First Recipients of the Merry Ellen Eason Educators Fund Named

Harper Creek Community Schools is proud to announce the first recipients of the Merry Ellen Eason Educators Fund grant, awarded through the Harper Creek Educational Foundation, an affiliate of the Battle Creek Community Foundation. This fund was established in honor of Merry Ellen Eason, a dedicated teacher and the first Technology Director for Harper Creek Community Schools, who was named Michigan's Outstanding Technology Director in 2007.

This year’s grant recipients are Jody Ledbetter, Multi-Tiered Support Systems specialist at Beadle Lake Elementary, and Jennifer Borders, Special Education teacher at Harper Creek Middle School. Mrs. Ledbetter will be attending the Innovative School Summit, while Mrs. Borders will attend the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children conference.

Harper Creek Community Schools is deeply grateful to the loved ones of Merry Ellen Eason, particularly her partner Jim Keeler, for their generous contributions that make this grant possible. These funds not only honor Merry Ellen’s legacy but also allow our staff to bring new and innovative ideas to the classroom, enriching the educational experience for both students and colleagues.