August 21, 2025 - The Panola College Foundation awarded 36 faculty and staff grants, totaling $92,281 to support a variety of programs and areas at Panola College this year.
The grants allow employees at Panola College to pursue high-quality, imaginative, and innovative improvement of student success, professional development opportunities, and minor program enhancements such as equipment and supply purchases.
Alease Copelin, the chair of the Panola College Foundation, announced the recipients of the grants at a faculty and staff meeting on August 13 at the College.
“Each project we’re recognizing today reflects a commitment to student success,” said Copelin. “Whether it’s a creative classroom innovation, a breakthrough student support strategy, or a bold new way to inspire learning, these grants honor the efforts to make a real difference in students’ lives.”
The 2025-2026 grants include funding for the following:
- Amanda Clements: Two Traveling Art Exhibits and Gallery Updates, Art Appreciation Field Trip, and Studio Kiln Replacement
- Angela Lucas: Manipulatives for Psychology Students
- Angie Musgrove: The Summit for Dual Credit Programs and Staff
- Antiquene Nichols: Immunohematology Blood Cell Washer Centrifuge
- Bobbie Smith: Student Field Trip to Armstrong McCall Beauty Event
- Brian Naples: Student Field Trip to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and Holocaust Museum
- Christine Dobbs: iPads and Video Recording Equipment for Education Program
- Cory Roberts: Professional Development
- Daron McDaniel: MetaQuest VR Headset
- Dwaine Hubbard: Booth at Texas Music Educators Association
- Dwayne Ferguson: Microsoft Office Certification Vouchers
- Erik Choron: CompTIA IT Fundamental Exam Vouchers
- Jacky Andreatta: Athletic Training Equipment
- Jody Harris: Transcript Software
- Katie Ferris: Student Support Materials
- Kay Hawthorne: Geriatric Skin Conditions Kit
- Kevin Rutherford: Concept Room Tutoring Aids and Student Engagement Equipment for Offsite Locations
- Kimberly Funderburk: Updated Lighting for Q.M. Martin Auditorium and Prop Building Workshop
- Kori Belrose: Mobile Storage Stations for Shelby College Center
- Laura Wood: Task Chairs for Marshall College Center
- Lisa Miller: Fundus Skills Trainer
- Lori Ballard: Equipment for the Panola Promise Program
- Miranda Hagans: NREMT Exam Prep and Geriatric Manikin Overlay
- Molly Skeen: Student Support Materials
- Nicole McCray: Rebounders for Volleyball
- Rebecca Pittman: Equipment and Technology for the College Store
- Stacey Martin: Mental Health Coaching for Rodeo
- Texas Reardon: Equipment for Digital Learning
- Wendy Green: Two Hydraulic Patient Lifts for CNA Program and Two Phlebotomy Workstations
- Whitney McBee: X-ray Dental Manikin and EKG Simulator
