Businesses Valuing Education (BVE) was founded in January 2013 by Akira Sushi Bar, Owassoisms, Youth Owasso and Shop Owasso First to provide Owasso K-12 educators with funding to help provide innovative learning opportunities for Owasso students. BVE funds school projects initiated by local educators and provides monthly awards for school improvement projects, guest speakers, equipment, curriculum and other enrichment opportunities across core curriculum.
Quinton Wong (Akira Sushi Bar), Shelly Colins (6th Grade Center), Blake Collins (6th Grade Center), Aura Thomas (Owassoisms), Patty Helm (6th Grade Center)
Each month, Owasso educators are invited to submit requests for awards by completing a brief online form. Applications are reviewed by the BVE Steering Committee and awarded based on: feasibility, number of students impacted, desired outcome, and timeline.
A $500 award was presented Owasso 6th Grade Center Art Teacher, Blake Collins on March 5, 2013. The grant will allow Mr Collins to purchase frames to display student artwork in the halls of the 6th Grade Center. The project will impact over 700 students through the beautification of the school and recognition of young artists.
If your business would like more information about partnering with BVE, please contact any sponsoring business. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of tomorrow’s leaders.
