The Goddard Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the "The Language of Pictures" innovative teacher grant, a groundbreaking project designed to empower our growing English Learner student population at Clark Davidson Elementary and Oak Street Elementary.

Goddard Public Schools serves over 200 English learners, all with a diverse set of skills and cultural backgrounds, and represent more than twenty languages in our District. English Language Learner Teacher (ELL), Ashley Zoglmann, saw a unique opportunity to help her students thrive and applied for an Innovative Teacher Grant. This grant introduces an innovative approach: wordless picture books!

By removing the barrier of written text, these books allow students from pre-K through 4th grade to build essential listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a safe, engaging way. “Utilizing wordless picture books in EL instruction allows students to practice language in a guided manner while giving them access to choose topics of interest or familiarity. Wordless picture books facilitate practice of their reading and language skills, meeting them at their English proficiency level, and helps students find success in reading and reading skills,” shared Mrs. Zoglmann. While the books remain wordless, Mrs. Zoglmann is able to help unlock and transform students' English language comprehension.

"The Language of Pictures" grant ensures that regardless of their current English proficiency, every student can find success, discuss stories, and unlock their full English potential. This is an investment in their futures and a testament to the power of creative teaching!

Thank you, Mrs. Zoglmann for your dedication and innovative approach to expanding possibilities for our youngest learners in Goddard Public Schools!

Clark Davidson Elementary Teacher Grants

INSPIRING MINDS & EXPANDING POSSIBILITIESFOR CLARK DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY

2024-2025 Emily Pezzola- 2nd Grade Teacher

2024-2025 Ashley Zoglmann- ELA Specialist

2023-2024 Michelle Hepner - PreK Teacher

2023-2024 Shanae Riggs- 4th Grade Teacher

2022-2023 Maggie Holder - Physical Education Teacher

2021-2022 Danielle Vequist- Physical Therapist

2021-2022 Kristina Scott- At Risk Math Teacher

2021-2022 Rachel Abdulaziz- Social Worker

2020-2021 Rachel Dodge- Early Childhood Teacher

2020-2021 Emily Pezzola- 2nd Grade Teacher

2020-2021 Kari Sutter- Teacher

2020-2021 Heather Wood- 2nd Grade Teacher

2019-2020 Kelly Cocking- Teacher

2019-2020 Tammy Spencer-

2018-2019 Liz Ewing- Kindergarten Teacher

2018-2019 Linda Moffitt- Music Teacher

2017-2018 Kristina Scott

2017-2018 Maggie Holder