Our Impact
In our first year, PACE membership grew by more than 55%. When Colorado educators learn that they can become members of an organization that does not endorse, support or contribute to any political cause or candidacy and concentrates solely on improving our education system, teachers join.
Partnerships
PACE actively collaborates with universities, foundations, and businesses to advance educational issues, particularly in the areas of professional development.
Challenger Learning Center of Colorado - PACE collaborates with Challenger Learning Center of Colorado to provide Colorado teacher/class scholarships to attend on-site or virtual space/science workshops/simulations (flier / application).
University of Colorado Science Explorers - PACE works with CU Science Discovery, Science Explorer teacher/student workshops (Science Explorers flier, Science Explorers description).
Science & Engineering Fair Teacher Awards - PACE, the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair, DonorsChoose.org, Space Foundation, and CSU work to recognize outstanding Colorado science and math educators who have supported student research as demonstrated at the Colorado Science and Engineering fair (application).
Colorado League of Charter Schools - PACE sponsored the CLCS 14th and 15th Annual Colorado Charter Schools Conferences.
Colorado Council of the International Reading Association - PACE sponsored the CCIRA 2008 and 2009 Conferences on Literacy.
Courage to Risk - PACE sponsored the 2009 Courage to Risk Collaborative Special Education Conference.
Colorado Music Educator Association - PACE sponsored the 2009 CMEA Conference.
The BETR (Business and Education Talent Readiness) Project - PACE is collaborating with BETR personnel to support school/business partnerships for teachers and students.
PACE supported rural educators who participated in BETR's Tuesday Tours.
CSU Pueblo - PACE collaborates with CSU personnel and provides funds for a variety of professional development activities, (flier front, flier back, 2008/2009 events).Colorado Council of the International Reading Association - PACE sponsored the CCIRA 2008 and 2009 Conferences on Literacy.
Courage to Risk - PACE sponsored the 2009 Courage to Risk Collaborative Special Education Conference.
Colorado Music Educator Association - PACE sponsored the 2009 CMEA Conference.
The BETR (Business and Education Talent Readiness) Project - PACE is collaborating with BETR personnel to support school/business partnerships for teachers and students.
PACE supported rural educators who participated in BETR's Tuesday Tours.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs - PACE has collaborated with UCCS personnel to conduct research on Colorado education issues and sponsored the UCCS College of Education 2008 Culturally Responsive Teaching and Counseling Symposium, 2009 Culturally Responsive Teaching and Counseling Symposium.
National Association of Street Schools - PACE sponsored NASS's 11th Annual Conference, dedicated to supporting at-risk students.
Rachel’s Challenge - PACE collaborates with Rachel's Challenge to improve school climate and culture in Colorado, nationally, and internationally. PACE staff serve on the Rachel's Challenge National Educational Advisory Board.
Space Foundation - PACE collaborates with Space Foundation personnel to support the Space Foundation's Teacher Liason Program, Space Discovery Institute, and general professional development programming.
Donors Choose - PACE works with Donors Choose to provide funds and classroom resources for Colorado teachers.
Our list continues to grow as PACE works to provide connections for Colorado educators and students. PACE promoted and supported other professional development opportunities through various educational organizations (e.g., Colorado BOCES, the Colorado Chautauqua Association, the American Statistical Association, and the US Department of Education).Please visit our Professional Development link for additional partnerships.
Grants and Scholarships
National Association of Street Schools - PACE sponsored NASS's 11th Annual Conference, dedicated to supporting at-risk students.
Rachel’s Challenge - PACE collaborates with Rachel's Challenge to improve school climate and culture in Colorado, nationally, and internationally. PACE staff serve on the Rachel's Challenge National Educational Advisory Board.
Space Foundation - PACE collaborates with Space Foundation personnel to support the Space Foundation's Teacher Liason Program, Space Discovery Institute, and general professional development programming.
Donors Choose - PACE works with Donors Choose to provide funds and classroom resources for Colorado teachers.
Our list continues to grow as PACE works to provide connections for Colorado educators and students. PACE promoted and supported other professional development opportunities through various educational organizations (e.g., Colorado BOCES, the Colorado Chautauqua Association, the American Statistical Association, and the US Department of Education).Please visit our Professional Development link for additional partnerships.
Grants and Scholarships
PACE awards scholarships and mini-grants to deserving Colorado educators. 2008 - 2009 recipients included:
- Sonya Clark-Hughes (Denver Public Schools) - $400 mini-grant to purchase educational CD's and resources for her media center.
- Lois Shapiro (Boulder Valley School District Re-2) - $350 mini-grant to purchase math manipulatives for her classroom.
- Katie Coggin (Adams County School District 14) - $400 mini-grant to purchase math manipulatives for her classroom.
- Andrea Farley (Falcon District 49) - $50 mini-grant to purchase a world relief map for her classroom.
- Erik Miller (Colorado Springs District 11) - $400 mini-grant to purchase musical instruments for his classroom
- Janet Fuerniss (Thompson School District R-2J) - $350 mini-grant to purchase pedometers and resources for her classroom.
- Paula Dyer (Academy School District 20) - $80 scholarship to attend the Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers.
- Juree Kunau (Falcon School District 49) - $250 scholarships to attend the Colorado Music Educator Association Conference.
- Lynn Day (Falcon School District 49) - $250 scholarship to attend the Colorado Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Conference.
- Carlos Rueda (Colorado Springs District 11)
- Katie Wiltgen (Roaring Fork School District)
- Ellie Coakley (Summit School District)
- Susan Sederstrom (Mesa Valley School District 51)
- Linda Baltich (Jefferson County School District)
- Joe Mock (Bethune School District)
- Sara Shackett (Jefferson County School District)
- Gail Trask (Academy School District 20)
- JoAnn Anderson (Burlington School District)
- Diane Williams (Poudre School District)
- Cindy Wiley (Thompson School District R2J)
PACE awards scholarships and mini-grants to deserving Colorado educators. 2007 - 2008 recipients included:
- Sarah Kaka (Woodland Park District Re-2) - $250 scholarship to attend the National Council for the Social Studies Conference (Press Release).
- Mark MacMillan (Colorado Springs District 11) - $350 scholarship to attend the Florida Educational Technology Corporation (FETC) Conference (Press Release).
- Raiza Guevara (Denver Public Schools) - $400 scholarship to attend a Summer Institute- AP Spanish Language program (Press Release).
- Kathleen Jackson (Falcon District 49) - $100 mini-grant to purchase art supplies for a geography project in her Kindergarten classroom (Press Release).
- Joshua Smit (Colorado Springs District 11) - $500 mini-grant to purchase new fitness equipment for the
- Martha Puckett (Academy District 20) - $200 mini-grant to buy books for her students to use as they participate in the Daily Five Literacy program (Press Release).
- Brandy Lynn Price (Falcon District 49) - $350 mini-grant to create a hands-on Civil War trunk for her students (Press Release).
- Krystal Miller (Charter School Institute) - $250 mini-grant to purchase materials and resources for
- Gina Susanne Dillingham (Widefield District 3) - $250 scholarship to support school participation in “Colorado Close Up,” a statewide, non-profit organization that helps students learn about state and local government (Press Release).
- Teacher Education Association (CSU Pueblo) - $250 scholarship to provide a classroom management workshop to pre-service students, student teachers, and area teachers (Press Release).
- Amanda Ness (Haxtun District R-2-J) - $250 mini-grant to purchase math manipulatives, centers, and learning resources for her third grade math class (Press Release).
- Bobbi Jo Smith (Harrison District 2) - $250 mini-grant to purchase science books and materials for her second grade class at
- Neil Browne (Valley District Re-1) - $350 mini-grant to purchase Innovation First’s newest robotics kit and accessories for his Technology Applications I and II classes (Press Release).
- Pedro Perdomo (Denver Public Schools) - $400 scholarship to attend a Summer Institute- AP Spanish Language program (Press Release).
- Terrill Nickerson (Pueblo District 60) - $400 mini-grant to purchase AMMMS modeling/simulation software for science classes at
- Sheryl Pearson (Huerfano District Re-1) - $250 mini-grant to purchase an electronic scale, petri dishes, and a kit for growing and studying bacteria for science classes (Press Release).
- Stephanie Jhones (Poudre District R-1) - $250 mini-grant to purchase children’s dictionaries for her classroom (Press Release).
Advocacy
Most importantly, PACE provides a wealth of advocacy and advisory support to hundreds of PACE members, teachers, administrators, board members, and educational organizations. Each instance provides an opportunity to promote and advance PACE core beliefs and purposes as well as collaboratively engage a wide range of stakeholders to build support for educational improvement and innovations in order to advance and improve Colorado’s educational system.
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From the News Archives
- 06/23/2010Free National Paideia Center Summer Institute
- 06/09/2010PACE Awards Ten Scholarships for Educators to Attend the Rachels Challenge Summit
- 05/11/2010PACE Awards Teachers for Students' Accomplishments
- 05/04/2010Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
- 04/23/2010New Rachel's Challenge Flier Unveiled
- 04/15/2010PACE Awards Colorado Springs Educators with Funds for their Classrooms
- 04/13/2010PACE Sponsors Local Educators and Students to Participate in Science Explorers at University of Colo
- 04/08/2010PACE Invites you to attend the Rachel's Challenge Summit
- 04/08/2010PACE Awards Grant to Colorado Springs Teacher
- 04/08/2010PACE sponsors University of Colorado Science Explorers Workshops
- 03/12/2010PACE Gives Over $1,000 to Fund Classroom Projects
- 12/02/2009Congratulations to Justin Darnell, 2010 Colorado Teacher Of The Year
- 04/29/2009PACE Awards Colorado Springs Challenger Learning Center Scholarships
- 04/02/2009PACE Sponsors CU Science Explorers
- 02/24/2009PACE Collaborates with CASE and Common Good on Zero Tolerance Study
- 09/16/2008PACE Mail Promotion
- 05/30/2008PACE Applauds the Innovation Schools Act of 2008
- 05/29/2008Teachers Deserve an Association Which Promotes the Professional Interests of Teachers
- 05/23/2008PACE Response to Deceptive Literature
- 02/20/2008PACE in the Gazette
- 08/27/2007What is a Professional Educator?