REPUBLIC AREA RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL ADVANCED DEGREE OR AN ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION AWARD
FOR ACTIVE TEACHERS
Description
· The Advanced Degree award for 2024 is $500.
· Applicant must be currently pursuing an advanced degree in education, or another area of certification.
· Deadline for receiving application is June 30, 2024.
· Award money must be used in-state (Missouri) at an accredited college or university.
Qualifications
· Applicant must be currently employed by Republic, Willard, Ash Grove, or Walnut Grove.
· Applicant must attend a Missouri college or university with a fully accredited teacher education program.
Requirements
· Applicant must present a letter of reference from principal or superintendent.
· Applicant must include an original typewritten essay with the application. The guidelines are one paragraph per topic to address the following:
Educational objective
Outlook or philosophy
Financial need
· The award will be payable to the individual to aid in the cost of classes or books..
Availability
Notification to the recipient will be by August 1, 2024.
FOR ACTIVE TEACHERS
Description
· The Advanced Degree award for 2024 is $500.
· Applicant must be currently pursuing an advanced degree in education, or another area of certification.
· Deadline for receiving application is June 30, 2024.
· Award money must be used in-state (Missouri) at an accredited college or university.
Qualifications
· Applicant must be currently employed by Republic, Willard, Ash Grove, or Walnut Grove.
· Applicant must attend a Missouri college or university with a fully accredited teacher education program.
Requirements
· Applicant must present a letter of reference from principal or superintendent.
· Applicant must include an original typewritten essay with the application. The guidelines are one paragraph per topic to address the following:
Educational objective
Outlook or philosophy
Financial need
· The award will be payable to the individual to aid in the cost of classes or books..
Availability
Notification to the recipient will be by August 1, 2024.
REPUBLIC AREA RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION
ADVANCED DEGREE AWARD FOR ACTIVE TEACHERS
Application to be received by June 30, 2024.
Mail application and documents to the following:
Wilena Farwell, 210 S. Forest Lane, Republic, MO 65738
NAME ____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS _____________________________PHONE _________________
MAILING ADDRESS OF SCHOOL _________________________________________
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY PLANNING TO ATTEND ___________________________
MAILING ADDRESS OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ___________________________________________________________________
FIELD OF TEACHING __________________________________________________
DEGREE SOUGHT ____________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS TO INCLUDE WITH APPLICATION
· Letter of reference from principal or superintendent
· Original typewritten essay on three topics listed
RARSPA 2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: Allison Thomas
The RARSPA Scholarship Committee award Allison Thomas with the 2023 $500 Scholarship. Allison is a 5th grade teacher at Lyon Elementary School in the Republic School District. She has and enthusiasm for creating effective lessons that improve student outcomes and increase student engagement. She is using the money to complete her Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
The RARSPA Scholarship Committee award Allison Thomas with the 2023 $500 Scholarship. Allison is a 5th grade teacher at Lyon Elementary School in the Republic School District. She has and enthusiasm for creating effective lessons that improve student outcomes and increase student engagement. She is using the money to complete her Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
RARSPA 2022 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: Kameron Coates
The RARSPA Scholarship Committee awarded Kameron Coates (pictured here with wife, Kasey) the 2022 $500 Scholarship. Kameron is a science teacher at Willard who teaches advanced science classes, such as AP Chemistry, and others. Kameron's AP Chemistry students scored higher on their test scores than the average of the national and international student test scores. He is using the scholarship to complete his Master's Degree.
The RARSPA Scholarship Committee awarded Kameron Coates (pictured here with wife, Kasey) the 2022 $500 Scholarship. Kameron is a science teacher at Willard who teaches advanced science classes, such as AP Chemistry, and others. Kameron's AP Chemistry students scored higher on their test scores than the average of the national and international student test scores. He is using the scholarship to complete his Master's Degree.
RARSPA 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Elizabeth Wright and Blake Peterson
RARSPA President Rebecca Shaw presented scholarship checks to Elizabeth Wright and Blake Peterson today at our monthly meeting. Elizabeth teaches at Schofield Elementary here in Republic and is seeking her Masters in Special Education with Autism Certificate at Drury University. Blake teaches at Willard High School and is planning to attend Evangel to seek a Masters of Education in Literacy. Congratulations!
RARSPA President Rebecca Shaw presented scholarship checks to Elizabeth Wright and Blake Peterson today at our monthly meeting. Elizabeth teaches at Schofield Elementary here in Republic and is seeking her Masters in Special Education with Autism Certificate at Drury University. Blake teaches at Willard High School and is planning to attend Evangel to seek a Masters of Education in Literacy. Congratulations!
RARSPA 2017 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: ALICIA BURTON
Alicia Burton is a graduate from Ash Grove High School. She is attending MSU, pursuing a degree in education with an emphasis in early childhood. Currently she works part time at the MSU preschool in the infant class.
The award will be offered yearly to a candidate who either graduated from or is a resident of Republic, Willard, Ash Grove, or Walnut Grove. The scholarship is designed for an outstanding student from a fully accredited teacher program at a Missouri college or university.
The RARSPA committee is Cindy Crabtree, Wilena Farwell, Bev Vernier, and Barbara Self.
Alicia Burton is a graduate from Ash Grove High School. She is attending MSU, pursuing a degree in education with an emphasis in early childhood. Currently she works part time at the MSU preschool in the infant class.
The award will be offered yearly to a candidate who either graduated from or is a resident of Republic, Willard, Ash Grove, or Walnut Grove. The scholarship is designed for an outstanding student from a fully accredited teacher program at a Missouri college or university.
The RARSPA committee is Cindy Crabtree, Wilena Farwell, Bev Vernier, and Barbara Self.
RARSPA 2016 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: KELSEY WOODS
Kelsey Woods is a graduate from Republic High School. She is seeking a degree in education with an emphasis in early childhood education. She began her program of study at Ozarks Technical Community College, then studied for a year at College of the Ozarks. She took last year off to give birth and enjoy spending time with her son, Gabriel. She is enrolled at Missouri State University this fall to finish her degree program.
Kelsey Woods is a graduate from Republic High School. She is seeking a degree in education with an emphasis in early childhood education. She began her program of study at Ozarks Technical Community College, then studied for a year at College of the Ozarks. She took last year off to give birth and enjoy spending time with her son, Gabriel. She is enrolled at Missouri State University this fall to finish her degree program.
RARSPA 2015 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: CLAYTON HAMILTON
Clayton Hamilton is a graduate from Republic High School and is currently studying at Missouri State University. He is seeking a degree in education and plans to become an AG teacher. Clayton is the recipient of the $500.00 scholarship from the Republic Area Retired School Personnel Association.
The RARSPA committee is Cindy Crabtree, Wilena Farwell, and Barbara Self.
Clayton Hamilton is a graduate from Republic High School and is currently studying at Missouri State University. He is seeking a degree in education and plans to become an AG teacher. Clayton is the recipient of the $500.00 scholarship from the Republic Area Retired School Personnel Association.
The RARSPA committee is Cindy Crabtree, Wilena Farwell, and Barbara Self.
RARSPA 2014 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: RACHEL DUTTON
Rachel Dutton, a Missouri State University student obtaining a degree in elementary education, is the recipient of the $500.00 scholarship from the Republic Area Retired School Personnel Association.
Pictured are Barbara Self, left, Rachel Dutton, center, and Wilena Farwell, right.
Rachel Dutton, a Missouri State University student obtaining a degree in elementary education, is the recipient of the $500.00 scholarship from the Republic Area Retired School Personnel Association.
Pictured are Barbara Self, left, Rachel Dutton, center, and Wilena Farwell, right.