GREENSBURG, Ind. – The Greensburg/Decatur County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently announced the recipients of their 2024 Teacher Grants, aimed at fostering innovation and enhancing educational opportunities for students in Decatur County. These grants, totaling $4,000, were awarded to four educators at Greensburg and North Decatur Jr-Sr High Schools.
Heather Comer, of Greensburg Community High School, received funding for her Early Childhood Education Immersive Community Classroom project. Through collaboration with READI 2.0 and Lilly Endowment funds, this initiative will provide students with a practical teaching environment to gain confidence before working directly with children.
Annie Wilkison, of Greensburg Community High School, was awarded a grant to establish a new healthcare simulation lab on campus, allowing more students to explore healthcare careers. Currently, the school’s simulation lab is off-site and only available to CNA students.
At North Decatur Jr-Sr High School, Megan Schildknecht secured funding for a series of immersive field trips to Dallara Race Car Manufacturer, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Cummins Diesel Plant, aiming to expose students to the diversity and innovation within the manufacturing industry.
School counselors, Barb Lecher and Jennifer Bowling were awarded a grant to launch a sports officiating course, which will provide students with the necessary training and certification to become certified IHSAA officials.
These grants were made possible through the generous support of Napoleon State Bank, Decatur County Memorial Hospital, Nipro PharmaPackaging, and Honda, who continue to invest in the future of Decatur County’s workforce and education system.
