Mississippi Power awards teachers nearly $28,000 in Environmental Education Grants
Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power recently recognized local teachers across the state for their commitment to education and environmental science with Environmental Education Grants.
The company presented nearly 50 teachers with grants totaling an impressive nearly $28,000. Environmental Education Grants are used to assist teachers’ science lessons with equipment and supplies. This is the largest group of grant proposals and recipients since the program’s inception in 2015.
“We’re proud to continue to support educators throughout our service territory,” said Environmental Affairs Director Michael Harvey. “Each year we’ve seen these grants truly make a difference in local schools and drive innovation among students. I’m confident we’ll see continued success with this program and I look forward to see what our teachers and students do with this year’s grants.”
This is the sixth year that Mississippi Power has awarded teachers with Environmental Education Grants. To date, more than $130,000 has been awarded to nearly 220 teachers.
Pass Road Elementary School’s Melanie Davis is a previous grant recipient and over the last three years has built an extensive garden for her students. This year, she’s using the grant to add a worm farm and composting station.
“We have been so lucky to receive this grant over the last few years,” said Davis. “The garden provides a hands-on learning experience and allows them to research environmental topics they care about and display what they’ve learned in a fun way.”
Check out the full list of recipients below.
2022-2023 Mississippi Power Environmental Education Grant recipients
- Whitney Landrum, Waveland Elementary
- Brandi Hoxie, Popp's Ferry Elementary
- Morgan Elam, Biloxi Back Bay Elementary
- Danielle Whittington, Columbia Elementary
- Dennis Denmark, Resurrection 7th Grade
- Megan Bermond, St. Vincent De Paul
- Melinda Perronne, Holy Trinity Elementary
- Malia Triggs, North Forrest High School
- Della Morgan, Benndale Elementary
- Melanie Davis, Pass Road Elementary
- Lacey Vitalec, Hancock High School
- Nicole Ladner, Hancock Middle School
- Stephanie Hight, Hancock Middle School
- Mary Terwilliger, Three Rivers Elementary
- Evelyn McQueen, D'Iberville High School
- Julie Slocum, Crossroads Elementary
- Michelle Barrow, West Wortham Elementary
- Danielle Ladner, Saucier Elementary
- Jessica Norris, Saucier Elementary
- Victoria Barshop, North Gulfport Middle School
- Virginia McLaughlin, St. Martin Middle School
- Rosemary Hodgson, St. Martin East
- Amy Wilson, Vancleave Middle School
- Karen Ramsay, Vancleave Upper Elementary
- Kelly Soberoski, Longleaf Elementary
- Paige Randall, Lamar School
- Tiara Milsap, Laurel Upper Elementary
- Leah Webb, Laurel Upper Elementary
- Jennifer Gordon, Quarles Elementary
- Kristen Hanson, East Marion High School
- Marlo Shepherd, West Marion Primary School
- Mary Amanda Cobia, East Marion Elementary
- Billy Carroll, Moss Point Career & Technical Education Center
- Marilia Absher, Elizabeth Keys Education Center
- Michaela Ware, St. Martin Middle School
- Daneen Menke, Ocean Springs Middle School
- Cynthia Burks, Jackson County Exceptional School
- Allison Webb, Central Elementary
- Farrar Cagnolatti, Central Elementary
- Kristen Sayles, Central Elementary
- Angela Ring, CCTI College & Career Institute
- Nicle Rosenberg, Gautier High School
- Hannah Ziska, Central Elementary
- Tammy McKenna, Pass Christian High School
- Connie Skrmetta, DeLisle Elementary
- Melinda Randall, Lighthouse Academy
- Gabriel Rule, Stone Middle School
Now in its 98th year of operations, Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), produces safe, reliable and affordable energy for more than 191,000 customers in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. Mississippi Power was honored with a Community Partner Impact Award from the Center for Energy Workforce Development for its innovative and ongoing efforts to build a diverse workforce. The Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve recently recognized Mississippi Power for its commitment to its military workforce. Mississippi Power has nearly 160MW of solar capacity at four locations across the company’s service territory, including Southern Company’s first project to combine the latest, cutting-edge solar technology with battery storage. Visit our websites at mississippipower.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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