14 teachers receive Environmental Education Grants

Mississippi Power has recognized teachers across southern Mississippi with Environmental Education Grants for the 2021-2022 school year.

Fourteen teachers from a dozen schools are claiming a share of $14,000 to assist their environmental science lessons with equipment and supplies.

“We’re proud to help these teachers enhance their lessons with our next generation of environmental stewards,” Senior Environmental Affairs Specialist Patrick Chubb said. “Students of all ages will reap the benefits of learning about the unique habitats of south Mississippi, and how we can preserve them for future generations.”

This is the sixth year that Mississippi Power has awarded environmental and science teachers with Environmental Education Grants. Since the program’s inception in 2015, nearly $120,000 has been awarded to more than 215 teachers.

2022 Mississippi Power Environmental Education Grant recipients

Billy Carroll – Moss Point High School

Melanie Davis – Pass Road Elementary School

Maggie Farrell – Sacred Heart Catholic School

Tracy Hanegan – Seminary Elementary

Brandi Hoxie – Popp’s Ferry Elementary School

Evelyn McQueen – d’Iberville High School

Carissa Rainey – Seminary Elementary

Julie Slocum – Orange Grove Elementary

Connie Skrmetta – Delisle Elementary School

Robin Soules – Orange Grove Elementary

Shellie Switzer – Harrison Central High School

Amber Thibodeaux – Lighthouse Academy

Lisa Washburn – North Woolmarket Elementary School

Danielle Whittington – Columbia Elementary School

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