Panola College Foundation awards over $92,000 in faculty and staff grants
The Panola College Foundation awarded 36 faculty and staff grants, totaling $92,281 to support a variety of programs and areas at Panola College this year.
The grants allow employees at Panola College to pursue high-quality, imaginative, and innovative improvement of student success, professional development opportunities, and minor program enhancements such as equipment and supply purchases.
Alease Copelin, the chair of the Panola College Foundation, announced the recipients of the grants at a faculty and staff meeting on August 13 at the College.
“Each project we’re recognizing today reflects a commitment to student success,” said Copelin. “Whether it’s a creative classroom innovation, a breakthrough student support strategy, or a bold new way to inspire learning, these grants honor the efforts to make a real difference in students’ lives.”
The 2025-2026 grants include funding for the following:
Amanda Clements: Two Traveling Art Exhibits and Gallery Updates, Art Appreciation Field Trip, and Studio Kiln Replacement
Angela Lucas: Manipulatives for Psychology Students
Angie Musgrove: The Summit for Dual Credit Programs and Staff
Antiquene Nichols: Immunohematology Blood Cell Washer Centrifuge
Bobbie Smith: Student Field Trip to Armstrong McCall Beauty Event
Brian Naples: Student Field Trip to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and Holocaust Museum
Christine Dobbs: iPads and Video Recording Equipment for Education Program
Cory Roberts: Professional Development
Daron McDaniel: MetaQuest VR Headset
Dwaine Hubbard: Booth at Texas Music Educators Association
Dwayne Ferguson: Microsoft Office Certification Vouchers
Erik Choron: CompTIA IT Fundamental Exam Vouchers
Jacky Andreatta: Athletic Training Equipment
Jody Harris: Transcript Software
Katie Ferris: Student Support Materials
Kay Hawthorne: Geriatric Skin Conditions Kit
Kevin Rutherford: Concept Room Tutoring Aids and Student Engagement Equipment for Offsite Locations
Kimberly Funderburk: Updated Lighting for Q.M. Martin Auditorium and Prop Building Workshop
Kori Belrose: Mobile Storage Stations for Shelby College Center
Laura Wood: Task Chairs for Marshall College Center
Lisa Miller: Fundus Skills Trainer
Lori Ballard: Equipment for the Panola Promise Program
Miranda Hagans: NREMT Exam Prep and Geriatric Manikin Overlay
Molly Skeen: Student Support Materials
Nicole McCray: Rebounders for Volleyball
Rebecca Pittman: Equipment and Technology for the College Store
Stacey Martin: Mental Health Coaching for Rodeo
Texas Reardon: Equipment for Digital Learning
Wendy Green: Two Hydraulic Patient Lifts for CNA Program and Two Phlebotomy Workstations
Whitney McBee: X-ray Dental Manikin and EKG Simulator