About the Andover Fund for Education
Founded in 1991, the Andover Fund for Education (AFE) is an independent, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization composed of community volunteers dedicated to supporting the pursuit of excellence in the public schools of Andover, Massachusetts. Twice a year, AFE awards grants to local educators for the implementation of new and creative projects designed to reinforce and supplement the core curriculum of the Andover Public Schools. Through its direct-to-teacher grants, AFE strives to promote instructional innovation that enriches the curriculum, inspires students and staff, and expands the community’s involvement in public education.
2012 Spelling Bee CANCELLED
With great disappointment, AFE has cancelled this year's Andover Spelling Bee. Unresolved issues, so close to the scheduled date of the event, have prevented the full participation of the community in this local tradition.
We very much appreciate the efforts of Andover principals and faculty to quickly organize teams, particularly in this time of uncertainty, to support this fundraising event and celebration of excellence in our public schools. We likewise thank the town officials--Alex Vispoli, Brian Major, Eileen Woods, and Steve Jankauskas--as well as the school principals--Patrick Bucco, Francine Goldstein, Pam Lathrop, Steve Murray, and Robin Wilson--who each year generously contribute their time, services, and good will in order to make the Bee a spirited and fun-filled evening for the community.
AFE will continue to award funding to teaching proposals which support our mission of innovation and excitement in education. Next spring, we will return to our annual schedule for the Andover Spelling Bee, welcoming team participation from all schools and from many community groups, and generous donations from numerous sponsors--all in support of the superb education for our children for which we all strive.
2013 Spelling Bee to be scheduled soon...
Plan to join us for a fun evening to support AFE...
Register a Team, Sponsor a Round of the Contest, Place an Ad in the Program, or Become a Friend of the Bee!
See photos from previous Bees
Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Grants Awarded
Congratulations to our Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 grant recipients!
In February 2012, AFE awarded a grant to Sharon Faulkner, an educator at Shawsheen Elementary School.
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Sharon Faulkner of Shawsheen Elementary School, center, with Barbara Neal of AFE, left, and Shannon Hartnett. Ms. Faulkner will use her AFE grant to increase K-2 students' exposure to and understanding of non-fiction by using read-aloud kits that give students guided practice in using graphic organizers to support text comprehension. |
In October 2011, AFE awarded grants to eleven educators: Jane Anthony (Wood Hill Middle School); Dolores Dunning and Hector Rodriguez (Andover High School); Kathryn Price (West Elementary School); Leela Scanlon (Doherty Middle School); and Ashlee Lefebvre, Kristen Mitchell, Hillary Brooks, Maria Hamilton, Lisa Spataro, and Colleen Billings (Wood Hill Middle School)!
Fall 2011 Grant Recipients |
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Jane Anthony of Wood Hill Middle School, right, with AFE board member Sue McLellan. "Deer? Oh Dear!" is a multi-year scientific study requested by the Conservation Commission; it will assess the impact of deer on forest vegetation. |
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Ashley Lefebvre, center, and Hillary Brooks, right, of Wood Hill Middle School, with AFE board member Sue McLellan. Not pictured: Mitchell, Hamilton, Spataro, and Billings. Their project, "iPad Applications," will study small-group use of iPad apps to explore content-based curriculum. |
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Kathryn Price of West Elementary School, right, with AFE board member Sue McLellan. Price will use her grant to procure and use emergent-level non-fiction books addressing topics ranging from airports and astronauts to mammals, rivers, and seasons. |
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Leela Scanlon of Doherty Middle School, right, with AFE board member Sue McLellan. Scanlon's eighth-graders will investigate a musician, singer, or group from each of the Spanish-speaking countries and create a video and audio montage of their findings. |
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Dolores Dunning of Andover High School, right, with AFE board member Sue McLellan. Not pictured: Hector Rodriguez. Dunning and Rodriguez's collaborative project introduces high schoolers to the Mexican holiday El Dia de los Muertos and guides them in the creation of traditional ceramic skull masks. |
Read more about our most recent grant awards here.
View photos of projects funded by AFE in our Photo Gallery.
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Honor a Teacher and Support AFE! The Andover Fund for Education invites you to recognize that outstanding Andover Public School educator through its unique "Honor a Teacher" initiative. More...
Fall 2012 Grant Applications Due October 15
TEACHERS: Apply for a grant to put your great ideas into action for our Andover students! We are looking for innovative projects that make learning exciting: just tell us what you would like to do! Projects should stimulate interest and learning in math, science, language, reading, writing, social studies, history, or other core curriculum fields. The deadline for submitting Fall 2012 grant applications is October 15th.
For more information, please see Grants Program and FAQ.
For grant applications and guidelines, see below.
Grant Application and Guidelines (word .doc)
Grant Application and Guidelines (PDF)
Andover High School: Winner of 2011 Spelling Bee
The AHS
AFE Grants Are Making a Difference
"This is WONDERFUL news! My students are going to be over the moon - as I certainly am. I wish you could see first hand what this will mean to them. I appreciate this so much!! THANK YOU!!!" - Ms. Kathryn Price, West Elementary School, November 3, 2011
"Many thanks for your consideration and funding of this project! This is an idea that began last school year that was often followed by thought of "if only I could provide all these supplies." I greatly appreciate the Andover Fund for Education enabling educators to reach out to the students in meaningful ways with engaging activities that enrich their experiences in our programs. I'm certain that research and multimedia presentations will be a big part of any workplace for these kids as they move on to multiple careers that we've likely never even heard of. . . .Muchas Gracias a todos!" - Ms. Leela Scanlon, Doherty Middle School, October 27, 2011
"Thank you so much. . . .This grant is much appreciated and will help many students!" - Ms. Ashlee Lefebvre, Wood Hill Middle School, November 3, 2011
"My thanks to everyone at AFE for all of the good work that you do for all of us. I can say that a very substantial part of the learning, experience, and excitement that students seem to value in their Engineering classes at West Middle School was directly enabled by AFE support in the last few years. That's a wonderful gift to those hundreds of students (and their teacher!) and is very much appreciated." - Mr. Daniel Miley, West Middle School, March 11, 2011
"It was a very interesting experience for everyone! The students learned a great deal about the law, and the process of presenting to a judge, as well as the normal procedures that occur with a trial." Read an account of Ms. Minda Reidy's "Proofs are all around us" project that combines mathematical proofs, drama, and the legal system done at Andover High School in the fall of 2007 (includes student comments). 11/7/07
Photo Gallery
See our Photo Gallery for pictures of AFE grants and events.
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