Many artists and arts lovers trace their initial spark of interest back to a performing arts teacher. It’s from these teachers that students learned to express themselves, assert their individuality, collaborate with others—and most of all, discover that distinct sense of excitement and possibility many of us get from the performing arts. And so, Wolf Trap rewards the teachers who make it all possible—particularly those creating innovative new programs.
2023-2024 Grant Recipients
High School Grantees:
- Sharkey Andrews, McKinely Technology High School (DC Public Schools)
- Meredith Barnes, Fairfax High School (Fairfax County Public Schools)
- Tony Cimino-Johnson, Rock Ridge High School (Loudoun County Public Schools)
- Patrick Fritz, Stone Bridge High School (Loudoun County Public Schools)
- Candis Gamble, Suitland High School (Prince George’s County Public Schools)
- Hannah Kerr, Albert Einstein High School (Montgomery County Public Schools)
- Barry Moton, Anacostia High School (DC Public Schools)
Middle School Grantees:
- Jacquima Caulton Burgess, Friendship Armstrong Public Charter School (DC Public Charter Schools)
- Karine Chapdelaine, Groveton Elementary School (Fairfax County Public Schools)
- Tiffany Hitz, James W Robinson Secondary School (Fairfax County Public Schools)
- Sandra Jean, Eliot-Hine Middle School (DC Public Schools)
- Damaris-Lydia Odebode and Erik Jacobs, Willard Middle School (Loudon County Public Schools)
- Nicholas Prosini, Friendship Armstrong Public Charter School (DC Public Charter Schools)
Interested in applying for the 2024-2025 school year? Application information will be available in the spring. Email
edugrants@wolftrap.org with questions.