Northern Nevada Mathematics Council Scholarships for Teachers

Are you interested in attending a mathematics conference or professional meeting? NNMC provides several scholarships yearly. Look below for specifics and application dates.

Questions?? Contact Ann Boeser at Our Lady of the Snows School.

Download a copy of the cover form that needs to accompany each application here. Return all completed applications to:

Ann Boeser/Scholarship Liason

PO BOX 50875

Reno, NV 89513

Dave Logothetti Memorial Asilomar Scholarship

Dave Logothetti from Santa Clara University was that all too rare combination--a great mathematician and a great mathematics educator; he was very instrumental in developing the California Mathematics Council, especially CMC-North, into the strong viable voice for teachers that it is today. In his memory, CMC-North gives free registration to the annual Asilomar Conference, including room and board and a one-year CMC membership to a new or student teacher from each of its affiliates. Each affiliate is responsible for choosing the recipient of the award and sets up its own requirements. NNMC is the administering affiliate of this scholarship.

• One Dave Logothetti Memorial Asilomar Scholarship will be awarded yearly. Each scholarship is a one-time honor.
• Asilomar is held in Monterey on the first weekend in December.
• NNMC will not pay for substitute expenses.
• Registration and room and board on the Asilomar grounds will be provided by the California Mathematics Council.
• Recipients must be members of the Northern Nevada Mathematics Council.
• Priority will be given to member teachers or a student teacher who has not previously attended a mathematics conference.
• Recipients selected for this scholarship will be asked to write a review of the Asilomar Conference for the NNMC newsletter prior to reimbursement. This could include an activity from the conference.
• Scholarship applicants must include a short description of the following information along with the application on the cover form:
  1. Information about yourself.
  2. Your interest in mathematics.
  3. What you hope to gain by attending this conference.

Previous Logothetti Scholarship Winners:

	Libby Hoops, Bailey Charter
	Denise Trakas-Wendt, Hunsberger Elem

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Gary Tsuruda Good Teaching Asilomar Scholarship

California Mathematics Council is thrilled to have an award to honor one of the best middle school teachers in the country, and one who is still alive and well. In his honor CMC-North gives free registration to the annual Asilomar Conference, including room and board and a one-year CMC membership, to one teacher from each of its affiliates. Each affiliate is responsible for choosing the recipient of the award and sets up its own requirements. NNMC is the administering affiliate of this scholarship.

• One Gary Tsuruda Good Teaching Asilomar Scholarship will be awarded yearly. Each scholarship is a one-time honor.
• Asilomar is held in Monterey on the first weekend in December.
• NNMC will not pay for substitute expenses.
• Registration, room and board and a one-year CMC membership will be provided by the California Mathematics Council.
• Recipients must be members of the Northern Nevada Mathematics Council.
• Recipients must have demonstrated outstanding leadership or leadership potential.
• Recipient must have demonstrated service to NNMC.
• Recipients selected for this scholarship will be asked to write a review of the Asilomar Conference for the NNMC newsletter prior to reimbursement. This could include an activity from the conference.
• Scholarship applicants must include a short description of the following information along with the application on the cover form:
  1. Information about yourself.
  2. Your interest in mathematics.
  3. What you hope to gain by attending this conference.

NNMC Yvonne Shaw Memorial Scholarship

In honor of Yvonne Shaw, a long-time mathematics educator in Washoe County School District, NNMC has established the Yvonne Shaw Memorial Scholarship. Since Yvonne made a special effort to mentor newer teachers and involve them in professional activities, priority is to mentor newer teachers.

• Scholarships are available for actual expenses incurred at a conference up to $200.00. The recipient is responsible for all expenses. NNMC will provide reimbursement upon submission of itemized receipts following this conference.
• NNMC will not pay for substitute expenses.
• Recipients must be members of the Northern Nevada Mathematics Council. See the Membership page for details.
• Recipients selected for this scholarship will be asked to write a review of the conference for the NNMC newsletter prior to reimbursement.
• This scholarship can be received once every 3 years,
• Recipients may select from the following conference opportunities:
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conferences.
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conferences.
  • California Mathematics Council section conferences.
  • Any Nevada mathematics conference.
• Priority for scholarship selection will be:
  • First time to any conference on the list of eligible conferences.
  • Not previously receiving the award.
  • New or junior teachers.
  • Presenting at the conference
  • Demonstrated leadership in the mathematics education community.
• Scholarship applicants must include a short description of the following information along with the application on the cover form:
  1. The conference you are interested in attending.
  2. Information about yourself.
  3. Your interest in mathematics and/or attending a particular conference.
  4. What you hope to gain by attending this conference.

Previous NNMC Shaw Scholarship Winners:

	2000	Joe Albisu	Alice Taylor Elementary
	2000	Sue Gonyou	Caughlin Ranch Elementary
	2001	Jessica Fischer	Dilworth Middle School
	2004	Janda Lannigan-Piekarz	Glenn Duncan Elementary
	2004	Cathie Oppio	TMCC High School

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Grants for Teachers

Grants are available to help teachers implement an innovative idea that requires an expediture of funds. The number of grants will be determined by the amount of money received for ads in the newsletter. Applications must be received by the first day of each month in order to be considered at the board meeting that month. The maximum grant amount will be $50. Individual teachers are eligible for one grant per school year. Teachers must submit a receipt for material purchased either with the grant application or after receipt of the grant money.

For more information, contact Cathie Oppio coppio@washoe.k12.nv.us

Download a copy of the grant application here.

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