Foundation awards scholarships to college students preparing to be elementary educators
Old Lyme, CT. (May 10, 2018) – Ten scholars from all over the United States have been chosen from applicants of aspiring teachers to be Nancy Larson Foundation Scholars. These exceptional future teachers have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their outstanding personal narratives, academic achievements and community service.
The Nancy Larson Foundation scholarships are open to students across the nation majoring in elementary education. Each year the Foundation awards scholarships to students who exemplify the highest commitment to academic achievement in education and community service work with children. The Foundation gives a minimum of five scholarships annually and reserves the right to give more at the discretion of the committee. This year we are thrilled to announce that there are ten recipients.
The Nancy Larson Foundation is proud to introduce this year’s winners, selected from many deserving applicants. The Nancy Larson Foundation Scholars for 2017 are:
- Svitlana Arroyo – University of Houston
- Scotty Burford – Kansas State University
- Karen Dougal – Boise State University
- Iva Georgiev – Lewis University
- Nick Holtzer – Saint Vincent College
- Natalie Larez – University of Arizona
- Julianna Montminy – Assumption College
- Makayla Mueller – Texas Lutheran University
- Alexia Touchstone – Corban University
- Victoria Williams – George Mason University
“These students represent the type of aspiring teachers that we want to support,” said Foundation founder Nancy Larson. “Our classrooms need intelligent, energetic, young educators who can provide the best possible learning environment for elementary students.” Larson, author of two nationally successful curriculum programs – Nancy Larson® Science K–5 and Saxon Math K–4 – launched the Foundation in 2006 to promote the highest standards in teaching.
College-level juniors, seniors and graduate students who have declared an elementary education major are invited to submit a personal narrative about why they want to teach, what personal experiences they have had that inspired them to teach and what qualities will make them excellent teachers. Applicants are also asked to include community service activities and experiences they have had working with children.
Larson, a former teacher and curriculum director, has dedicated her life to advancing elementary education. Nancy Larson Science K–5 programs were developed because teachers needed a classroom-tested science program that would prepare children for upper-level science classes and careers in science. The program was written to provide in-depth science content in an easy-to-teach format.