We are so isolated and students have not experienced much life outside of the Deep Creek Valley. They did not have a vision of what they can do with their bright minds. The Dreamstarter grant provided an outside window to what is available in science and arts that they can learn more about, expand their experience and give them a broader dream. I cannot say adequately how much the program benefited my students and their families.
Running Strong launched Dreamstarter Teacher in 2017 as another way to support the dreams of Native youth: awarding educators grants to meet unmet needs of their Native students!
Dozens of school administrators, teachers, school counselors, and librarians have made a huge, lasting impact in the lives of their students with Dreamstarter Teacher grants. From robotics clubs to class field trips, and from school-wide cultural events to improving school libraries, educators are creating change in their communities by creating opportunities for Native students to grow, learn, and explore.
Learn more about how you can make an impact with a Dreamstarter Teacher grant!
Dreamstarter Teachers Make a Difference!
2021-2022 Dreamstarter Teacher Gwendolyn Couture helping students create impactful podcasts
2021 Dreamstarter Teacher John Twichel teaches more than just Robotics
Dreamstarter Teacher Meredith Schramm Develops new Cultural Studies Program
2021-2022 Dreamstarter Teacher Mark Browning – Greenhouse is for more than just Growing
2021-2022 Dreamstarter Teacher Kelda Britton takes her students on a Nome Cult Walk in the shadow of their tribal descendants
2021-2022 Dreamstarter Teacher Robert Hall, 960 Plants, and 127 tub gardens in his school
Conveying Hope and Strength in the Midst of so Many Devastating Historical Events: Dreamstarter Teacher 2021 Dr. Mary Anna Thornton Ph.D., MAET (Master of Arts in Educational Technology)
Dreamstarter Teacher John Price: Establishing a Native American Enrichment Program
June 2021 E-News: Food Sovereignty, Summer Youth Feeding Program, and more!
2021-2022 Dreamstarter® Teacher Applications are Open!
Mid-Year Report from the 2020-2021 Dreamstarter Teachers!
Meet the 2020 – 2021 Dreamstarter Teachers!
