The Baldwin Teacher Center provided five mini-grants for the 2009-10 school year, which culminated in innovative technology projects that enhanced education in the Baldwin schools.  

Baldwin Middle School teachers Tom Girolamo and Sean Michel received a grant for the Alternative Fuels Club to build an electric-powered vehicle as well as create a working hydrogen fuel cell that powered a toy car.  

Mr. Girolamo and Mr. Michel received a second BTC mini-grant for the Advanced Woodshop Club to continue the beautification of the school’s courtyard, including building a shed and rebuilding the pond in the courtyard.

Lenox School teacher Maria Arcodia received a BTC grant for her “A View for All” project so she could purchase an LCD projector to integrate technology into shared reading and viewing experiences, such as creating Big Books, viewing video clips, and watching education movies.

Baldwin Middle School teachers Margaret Kiernan and Valerie Mignone received a BTC grant for their “Voice Thread Digital Storytelling” project that used computer-based tools, namely USB headsets, to assist students in telling stories, thereby allowing them greater interaction with literature.  

Baldwin Middle School teacher Elcie Douce received a BTC grant for her “Let’s Play Games – Jouons Ensemble!” project in which students played computer-based interactive games to reinforce and retain the French language and their knowledge of French culture.