News & Events

Empowering Young Minds: Mid-Carolina’s 2024 Bright Ideas Grants Fuel Innovation in Local Classrooms

This October, Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative awarded over $19,000 in Bright Ideas grants to support 20 innovative teachers across 15 schools in our community. These grants help bring creative projects to life, fueling student engagement and providing new opportunities for hands-on learning.

The Bright Ideas grant program empowers teachers to tackle challenges and inspire their students with unique classroom experiences, from cultivating vertical gardens to launching school podcasts. These projects reflect the dedication and vision of our local educators, whose ideas extend beyond traditional resources to make learning exciting and meaningful.

Congratulations to these passionate educators whose ideas spark curiosity and inspire a love for learning:

Anna Faust-Andrews, Carolina Springs Middle School
Caitlin White, Airport High School
Carl Tilson, Dutch Fork High School
Cherisha Floyd, Irmo High School
Collin Richardson, Airport High School
Corey Bedenbaugh, Batesburg-Leesville Middle School
Craig Andrysczyk, Oak Pointe Elementary School
Daniel Cummins, Lexington Technology Center
Grace Fields, Dutch Fork High School
Heather Studer, Chapin Middle School
Hillarie Collins, Saxe Gotha Elementary School
Ivey Hatfield, Batesburg-Leesville Middle School
Jaime Chason, Dutch Fork High School
Jennifer Farmer, Meadow Glen Middle School
Kimberly Hardin, Brookland-Cayce High School
Laura Bishop, Batesburg-Leesville Middle School
Leigh Ann Senn, Midway Elementary School
Meredith Miller-Rikard, Saluda Elementary School
Paul Duggan, Leaphart Elementary School
Stephanie Price, Centerville Elementary School

Each of these educators inspire creativity in the classroom and work hard to bring new possibilities to life. We are honored to support their vision and look forward to seeing the positive impact of their projects in the year ahead.