Sean Fishback, David Yabu and Doug Knox

The team’s innovative teaching idea, “EverGREEN Project,” focuses on bridging the gaps between language arts, science and tech education. Through Voya’s grant award, recycling machines will be purchased to help support the repurposing of material for the students to re-create and design elements on their own. Once these machines are constructed, in science class, students will learn about the varying types of plastics, their uses, characteristics and their environmental impacts. The goal of the program is also for students to create projects that will directly impact the school community. For example, designing and building new furniture, school supplies, or other needs within the local community.