Kathy Melzer Mini-Grant Recipients Announced

OSEA’s Kathy Melzer Mini-Grants help members pursue professional development opportunities with grants of approximately $400. 3 members in each Zone can receive a grant; the winners are chosen by lottery each winter. Congratulations to our 2022 Kathy Melzer Mini-Grants recipient! Applications for the next round of grants will close November 5, 2022.

Zone I

  • Kevanna Doolittle, Northwest Regional ESD Chapter 101
  • Genesis Sinai Guevara, McMinnville Chapter 90
  • Patricia Rodrigues, Beaverton Chapter 48

Zone II

  • Lindsey Romo, Gresham-Barlow Chapter 8
  • Lynn Hollenbeck, Gresham-Barlow Chapter 8
  • Angela Furian, Oregon City Chapter 14

Zone III

  • Amy Baxter, North Santiam Chapter 122
  • Maria Martinez, Central Chapter 124
  • Charmayne Robinson, Gervais Chapter 135

Zone IV

  • Elizabeth Cox, Marcola Chapter 132
  • Simone Buck, Springfield Chapter 4
  • Nichole Burian, Head Start of Lane County Chapter 600

Zone V

  • Annie Jennett, Ashland Chapter 42
  • Rebecca Steen, Rogue Community College Chapter 152
  • Shanna Pelke, Roseburg Chapter 21

Zone VI

  • Mackenzie Eriksen, Bend-La Pine Chapter 6
  • Kathryn Johnson, Redmond Chapter 84

Zone VII

  • Tammi Clark, Blue Mountain Community College Chapter 150
  • Serena Barker, Hermiston Chapter 10
  • Beann Smith, Hermiston Chapter 10