L to R: Quinton Wong (Akira Sushi Bar). Meridith Harrison (Owasso 7th Grade Center), Aura Thomas (Owassoisms)
Congratulations to Ms. Meridith Harrison, Vocal Instructor at the Owasso Seventh Grade Center! Ms Harrison was presented with a $500 “Businesses Valuing Education” Classroom Award on Thursday, March 28, 2013. The funds will be used to purchase a multiple CD burner. The new equipment will duplicate multiple CDs in a fraction of the time and will allow for the production of practice CDs for classroom activities, All-State, Circle the State, Northeast Oklahoma Honor Choir, and more. The grant will impact more than 140 vocal students at the Owasso Seventh Grade Center.
Businesses Valuing Education (BVE) is committed to partnerships that provide support for teachers as a means of improving student achievement. Founded in January 2013 by Akira Sushi Bar, Owassoisms, Youth Owasso and Shop Owasso First, BVE provides 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.
The deadline for consideration for the next award is Friday, April 26th. Click here for details and a submission form, which takes just five minutes to complete. 
