The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence has announced the recipients of its annual Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grants, which support innovative classroom projects and professional growth at Bonnie McBeth Learning Center.

Out of 28 applications, five educators were selected to receive grants totalling $5,585:

• Joy Anderson
• Jennifer Apollo
• Stphanie Matile
• Abigail Roberts
• Carolyn Simpson

The foundation also partnered with BMLC Principal Kristin Brower to award the first-ever Bonnie McBeth School Grant. This $5,000 grant enables eight teachers to attend a professional conference in March and share the knowledge they gain with their colleagues. The recipients are:

• Karla Budz
• Stacy Butera
• Nicole Cagle
• Lindsay Data
• Laura Martin
• Dana Rakoci
• Nicole Ramos
• Andrea Tuck

These awards honor the legacy of Bonnie McBeth by providing ongoing opportunities for teachers to expand their skills and enhance the learning environment for all students.