Erin Hould, Jennifer Peabody, Rhonda Schmitz, Sara Lucero, Candice Kelly, Keri Merwin, and Keeli Muscha

The team’s innovative teaching idea, “All Inclusive Playground,” focuses meeting the needs of all of their students, including those with special needs and disabilities, through the construction of a more inclusive playground. The Voya grant will be used to purchase a ground covering made from composite rubber so all handicap accessible devices can access the playground. The playground will also have a sensory walk and safe ramped play equipment. The team hopes to create a play area where students of all abilities are able to play together, while meeting the needs of students with mobility issues.