Project ReCharge

The NV Energy Foundation has provided Envirolution with an $8,000 grant. The funding will provide more classroom materials, updated curriculum and ongoing support, allowing these teachers to reach more students with the engaging STEM lessons. This follows a $7,000 grant by the NV Energy Foundation last January. “NV Energy is proud to help support Envirolution […]

The funding will be used to support the Professional Development of 20 Project ReCharge STEM teachers for the 2018-2019 school year and to supply them with necessary classroom curriculum and materials needed for a successful year. “The NGOE is pleased to be a partner in Project ReCharge. It is exciting to see and assist in […]

Linda Hixenbaugh is a Project ReCharge teacher at Carson High School. She teaches 9-12 grade environmental science and biology and has been teaching for 27 years. Her favorite pastimes are hiking, photography, painting, and advocating for the environment. Linda began her love for teaching in kindergarten, when helping her younger sister learn to read and […]

Athena Klock is a Project ReCharge teacher at Pine Middle School.  She teaches 7th grade integrated science and 7/8 integrated math and has been teaching for 13 years.  She and her spouse have a 10 year old son and she enjoys cooking, reading, and taking hikes. Athena’s favorite part of teaching is definitely the kids, […]

Peggy Merrell is a Project ReCharge teacher at Dayton High School. She teaches all grade levels of biology and environmental science. Peggy’s favorite part of teaching is when students “get it” and everything falls into place. If Peggy won the lottery, she would travel the world. Peggy promotes sustainability by using reusable grocery bags she […]

The Nevada Department of Education Math/Science Partnership Grant funded (NNEETTI) supported the expansion of Project ReCharge into: 2 new school districts, 11 new schools, 28 new teachers, 2,800 hours of PD, $37k in classroom resources and 1,981 students! Vanessa Robertson, Executive Director for Envirolution said “Project ReCharge is building momentum that will soon enable expansion across the […]

Marie Smith did excellent work preparing her HS students to propose energy improvements at Sparks High School as part of Project ReCharge. Their proposal to to replace light fixtures with LEDs is being funded!   Marie teaches Earth Science at Sparks High. Her favorite part of teaching is that it is a new challenge every […]

Nathan Shremshock is a Project ReCharge teacher at Eagle Valley Middle School. He teaches 7th and 8th grade science, and this is his second year as a full-time teacher, previously working as a backpacking guide. During his free time, he enjoys skiing, mountain biking and fly fishing. Nathan’s favorite part of teaching is the ability […]