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    • I am a Sherlockian
    • I am a Teacher, Librarian, or Part of a Children's Musem or Theater
  • About the Beacon Society (Newsletters, Bylaws, Meeting Minutes)
  • Sherlock's Spotlight Gazette
  • How to Support the Society
  • The Jan Stauber Grant
    • Apply for a Grant
    • Past Grant Awards
  • The Beacon Award
    • Apply for an Award
    • Past Award Winners
  • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Novels
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- His Last Bow
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
  • Junior Sherlockian Society
  • Joel Senter Essay Contest
    • Essay Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • Essay Contest -- Age Levels
      • Essay Contest -- 4th-6th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 7th-9th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 10th-12th Grade Form
    • Essay Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Essay Contest -- Resources
    • Essay Contest -- Submit
    • More about R. Joel Senter
    • Past Senter Essay Contest Winners
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
  • Library Display Project
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    • Holmes for the Holidays
    • Beacon Booklist
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    • College / University
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    • Any Age Group
  • Fortescue Scholarship Exams
  • Important Links for Sherlockians
  • Contact Our Officers / Committees
  • The Life & Times in Victorian London
  • The Puzzles of Sherlock Holmes
  • The 60 Stories of the Canon
  • Sherlockian E-Times Archives
  • Sherlockian Societies
    • Learn About Sherlockian Societies
    • Locating a Sherlockian Society Map
    • Spotlight on Societies
    • Scuttlebutt from the Spermacetti Press

2017 Jan Stauber-Sherlock Holmes Literacy Grant Awards


This year we provided grants of up to $500 to twenty-two teachers and librarians to assist them in developing a teaching project to introduce more young people to Sherlock Holmes. Here are the winners for 2017:

1.Stacy Acuna

​St. Joseph School, La Puente, CA.

sjs8teacher@gmail.com

​“Introducing the scientific method to students through Sherlock Holmes"  (8th Grade) 

Report
2. Jill Altman

Saluda Primary School, Saluda, SC.

jaltman@saludaschools.org

​“Crime Solvers reading club for students" (2nd Grade)  
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3. Cara Bolley

Defiance Public Library, Defiance, OH. 

cbolley@defiancelibrary.org

​"Tweens Meet Sherlock Holmes"  (pre- and teenagers) 
Report

4. Elizabeth Buckhold

Bentley Middle School, Burton, MI.
 
ebuckhold@bentleyschools.org
   
"Promoting Reading and Family Literacy Through Sherlock Holmes"    

Report
5. Amanda Caple

Salem Elementary School, Fredericksburg, VA 

acaple@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

​"Introducing Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Using the Stories to Increase Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills"     
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6. Shannon Carlisle

Moore Elementary School, Franklin TN

carlislesha@fssd.org

​"Using Sherlock Holmes to Help Students Become Better Learners and Critical Thinkers" 
Report

Report
7. Brandon Carter

Bayless High School, St. Louis, MO.

bcarter@bayless.k12.mo.us

​"College Prepatory English Course Focusing on Sherlock Holmes" (High School)
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8. Cheryl D'Aloisio

Westside Middle School, Winder, GA.

cheryl.daloisio@barrow.k12.ga.us

​"Using Sherlock Holmes to Write Effective Argumentative Essays"  
Report

9. Mary Denham

Trinity Lutheran School, Springfield, IL. 

marydenham@ymail.com

​"Reading The Hound of the Baskervilles and Educating Students About 19th Century England"  

Report
10. Tish Fenn

Monroe Country Day School, Monroe, GA. 

Tish.Fenn@yahoo.com

​"Language Arts and STEM Program Featuring Sherlock Holmes"      
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Report
11. Amanda Flower

Hudson Library and Historical Society, Hudson, OH.  

amanda.flower@hudson.lib.oh.us

​"It's Elementary, Dear Sherlock"  

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12. Katie Heaton

Fairmont City Library, Fairmont City, IL. 

katieh@mvlibdist.org

​"Teen Read Week highlighting Sherlock Holmes"  (Teenager)     
Report

13. Stephanie King

Early Connections, Inc. Erie, PA. 

sking@earlyconnectionserie.org

​"Sherlock Holmes Goes to Summer Camp"  

14. Noelle Loupin

Harmony Elementary School, Harmony, ME. 

nloupin@aos94.org

​"Sherlock Holmes for Elementary and Middle School Students"
Report

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15. Brian Murley

Giant City School, Carbondale, IL.

bmurley@gcs130.org

​"Learning STEM Through Sherlock Holmes"

Report
16. Amber Nash

North Greene Schools, White Hall, IL.  

anash@northgreene.com

"Sherlock Holmes and Pop Culture"
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17. Linda Nowicki

River Ridge High School, New Port Richey, FL. 

lnowicki@pasco.k12.fl.us

​"Sherlock Holmes Book Club" 

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18. Paula Peterson

The Children's Museum in Easton, Easton, MA.
​
paula@childrensmuseumineaston.org

"Sherlock Holmes Mystery for Young Learners"
Report

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19. Holly Saunders

Bethel High School Library, Hampton, VA. 

hsaunders@hampton.k12.va.us

​"Sherlock Holmes in Breakout Activities"

20. Sara Schepis

Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, NY
.
sschepis@rcls.org

​"Happy Birthday, Sherlock Holmes!"
Report

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21. Anne Vantran & Jennifer Finn

East Bridgewater Public Library, East Bridgewater, MA. 

avantran@sailsinc.org

​"Sherlock Holmes and a Locked Room Mystery!  
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22. Kyla Waltermire

Collinsville Memorial Library, Collinsville, IL.
 
kylaw@mvlibdist.org

​"Sherlock Holmes Comes to the Collinsville Memorial Library Center" 
Report

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  • Home
  • First Time Visitor
    • I am a Student
    • I am a Librarian
    • I am a Sherlockian
    • I am a Teacher, Librarian, or Part of a Children's Musem or Theater
  • About the Beacon Society (Newsletters, Bylaws, Meeting Minutes)
  • Sherlock's Spotlight Gazette
  • How to Support the Society
  • The Jan Stauber Grant
    • Apply for a Grant
    • Past Grant Awards
  • The Beacon Award
    • Apply for an Award
    • Past Award Winners
  • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Novels
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- His Last Bow
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
  • Junior Sherlockian Society
  • Joel Senter Essay Contest
    • Essay Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • Essay Contest -- Age Levels
      • Essay Contest -- 4th-6th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 7th-9th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 10th-12th Grade Form
    • Essay Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Essay Contest -- Resources
    • Essay Contest -- Submit
    • More about R. Joel Senter
    • Past Senter Essay Contest Winners
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
  • Library Display Project
  • Additional Resources for Educators/ Students by Age Group
    • Holmes for the Holidays
    • Beacon Booklist
    • Elementary School
    • Middle (Junior) School
    • High School
    • College / University
    • Library Programs
    • Any Age Group
  • Fortescue Scholarship Exams
  • Important Links for Sherlockians
  • Contact Our Officers / Committees
  • The Life & Times in Victorian London
  • The Puzzles of Sherlock Holmes
  • The 60 Stories of the Canon
  • Sherlockian E-Times Archives
  • Sherlockian Societies
    • Learn About Sherlockian Societies
    • Locating a Sherlockian Society Map
    • Spotlight on Societies
    • Scuttlebutt from the Spermacetti Press