2018 Innovation in Education Award

The 2018 Innovation in Education Award was presented to Maggie Bandstra and Celine Nienhouse, art teachers of South Elementary. They were nominated for their work with students in creating a 2017 Art Prize entry entitled “You Be You”. Students painted rock fish in a variety of patterns and colors representing the uniqueness of each child. The entry was awarded a $5,000 cash prize as a winner of ArtPrize’s new Youth Collaboration Award.

Pictured from left to right: Doug VanderJagt (HPS Superintendent), Maggie Bandstra,
Celine Nienhouse, Drew Ysseldyke (HEF President), Scott Holzwarth (HEF Board Member)

Pictured from left to right: Doug VanderJagt (HPS Superintendent), Maggie Bandstra, Celine Nienhouse, Drew Ysseldyke (HEF President), Scott Holzwarth (HEF Board Member)