Appalachian Power has awarded more than $48,000 in grants to teachers, schools and robotics clubs across West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee.
Nearly $6,000 in Teacher Vision Grants went to educators for classroom projects. Another $42,000 went to schools and clubs for use with the FIRST robotics program.
Appalachian Power President and COO Chris Beam said the company has a strong commitment to education, especially STEM-based programs.
“Education is the key to a brighter future for our children,” Beam said. “We are committed to supporting our talented educators with our Teacher Vision Grants, and FIRST Robotics Grants, which enable students to gain experience in science and technology.”
The Appalachian Power Teacher Vision Grant program provides aid ranging from $100 to $500 to classroom teachers in the company’s service territory. Projects that have an academic focus and a goal of improving student achievement are eligible for consideration.
Marion Senior High School was one of a handful of schools to receive $500 in Teacher Vision Grant funds.
This year, through the FIRST robotics initiative, Appalachian Power provided 27 grants to schools and robotics clubs. Based on the club level, grants from $250 to $6,000 were awarded.
Recipients of the FIRST Robotics Grant include Carroll County Middle, which received $500, Fancy Gap Elementary, which received $500, Carroll County High, which received $2,000, Hillsville Elementary, which received $500 and Southwest Virginia Community College, which received $6,000.
