Garrett County Public Schools Fine Arts Teachers Receive Donation from Samantha Funding the Arts

Samantha Funding the Arts has generously presented the Fine Arts teachers of Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) with a $2,800 contribution to support student transportation to the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College.

This funding will make it possible for GCPS students to experience live performances presented through Stage West, enriching classroom instruction and strengthening connections to the Maryland Fine Arts Standards. By helping students access professional performances, Samantha Funding the Arts is ensuring that the arts remain a vibrant and essential part of education in Garrett County.

PICTURED:
Front row, left to right: Katelyn Martin, Music Teacher, Crellin; Leah Shaw, Music Teacher, Broad Ford; June McCroskey, Samantha Funding the Arts; Sally Shollenberger, Music Teacher, Accident and Friendsville; Ronni DiGioia, Art Teacher, Yough Glades; and Erin White, Theater Teacher, Southern High.
Back Row: Debi Beachy, Music Teacher, Grantsville and Route 40; Ben Kinsey, Music Teacher, Broad Ford; and Michael McEwen, Theater Teacher, Northern High.

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