Michigan Transition Services Association

2008 Regional Mini Grant Winners

This year, the MTSA has increased mini-grant awards available to each Region to $2,000 for a total of $10,000 distributed over the five regions in the state. Funds must be used to benefit a special needs person or group of persons in their Transition to the world of work.

Congratulations to our Winners!

Region 1

Deanna Avery / Boyne Falls High School	Transition Curriculum Materials CAMS & STAMS Math Series
Tammy Myers /Johannesburg-Lewiston H.S.	Community Exploration
Ann Pasch / Suttons Bay High School	Exploring Community Participation Leisure Activities
George Armstrong & Lilly Donaldson Petoskey High School	Preparing Students for Careers and Further Education

Region 2

Michelle Newman & Karen Fate Chippewa Hills School District	Field Trip Expenses
Dan Simonds & Lynn Harris Midland Public Schools	Prevocational Job Shadowing Opportunities
Mikke Kilts & C. Raab Bay City Central High School	Michigan Products Field Trip
Mary Kuckle / Saginaw ISD	College Orientation

Region 3

Bobbie Jo Maly / Hudsonville High School	“Reviving Resumes”
Larry Phillipi / Dorothy Legg Learning Center - Coldwater	Nutrition for the Future
Lu Hoffman / Portland High School	Specialized Transition Equipment and Supplies
Paul Mazurkiewicz / Wesley School - Muskegon	Gardening and Greenhouse Activities
Linda Staib & Patti Martin / Greenfield Schools	Student Business
Louise A. Foltz / Portland High School	Student Run Businesses

Region 4

Mary Gabler / Algonac High School	Sailing on the Tall Ship-Highlander Sea
Anna Dusbiber & Jennifer Chapin-Smith Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living	Stipends for Youth Council Members
Rebeckah Ralls & Dawn Keith / Washtenaw ISD	Communicating with Jitterbug Cell Phone
Monica Stevens / Grosse Pointe High School	JOBS Assessment for Work Based Education Planning

Region 5

Michelle Kanipes / L.L. Wright M.S. - Ironwood	Social Skills Development
Deanna Krieg / North Central Jr./Sr. High School	Field Trip to Chicago
Sue Baumler & Tina Grabowski Stephenson H.S.	Field Trip