Partnerships for Innovation

ORAU unveils Extreme Classroom Makeover for Rocky Hill Elementary’s Jordan Haney
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
FY10-50
Aug. 10, 2010
Who: Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU); in partnership with Knox County Schools
What: ORAU unveils the results of Jordan Haney’s Extreme Classroom Makeover.
Announced this past April as the grand-prize winner of ORAU’s 2010 Extreme Classroom Makeover, Mr. Haney received a $25,000 grant to outfit his classroom with the latest in educational technologies.
The fifth-grade teacher from Rocky Hill Elementary School has been working hard all summer to select his new technology and install it in his classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how he plans to incorporate some of those items into his everyday curriculum!
When: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 2 p.m. (media may want to arrive at 1:45 p.m. to set up)
Where: Rocky Hill Elementary School
1200 Morrell Road
Knoxville, TN 37919
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is a university consortium leveraging the scientific strength of 101 major research institutions to advance science and education by partnering with national laboratories, government agencies, and private industry. ORAU manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for the U.S. Department of Energy.
ORAU awards Rocky Hill Elementary School $25,000 in 2010 Extreme Classroom Makeover competition
Pam Bonee
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Communications
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