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Rhonda Taylor latest HTT winner

Rhonda Taylor, pre-K teacher at Wandell Early Learning Center, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Taylor applied for the grant to purchase a new classroom rug. In pre-K classrooms, the classroom rug is a large part of daily activities. It is used in circle time, story time, lessons and for gathering. Classroom rugs usually feature colors, letters, numbers and shapes to support what the students are learning.

“It serves as more than just a decorative element; it is an essential teaching and learning tool that supports classroom structure, and routine for our 4–5-year-old learners,” Taylor said. “I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for my young students. A new classroom rug would enhance our learning space and positively impact daily classroom activities.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.

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Lauren Meier latest HTT winner

Lauren Meier, Health Science teacher at Elizabethton High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Meier applied for the grant to help cover some of the out-of-pocket costs for EHS’s Health Science students when they go to the National Skills USA Conference in Atlanta in late June. Seven EHS Health Science students will be competing in first aid/CPR, health occupations professional portfolio, health knowledge bowl and medical math.

“Attending this leadership conference provides students with a framework for developing essential skills for success in careers and life,” Meier said. “We hope to foster a more engaged and motivated learning environment by connecting our students to industry and helping them see the practical relevance of their education.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.

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Katelin McKeehan latest HTT winner

Katelin McKeehan, English teacher at Hampton High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Each May, McKeehan takes her students to Barter Theatre in Abingdon to enjoy a play. She will be using the HTT grant to help cover the cost of lunch for the students.

“We read plays out loud in class through our curriculum, and this will put into perspective the largeness of plays,” McKeehan said. “Many students are never introduced to plays and never get to experience them. We deal with low income students, and I do not want any of them excluded from this experience. I hope to relieve some financial strain on parents by using this money to insure if children cannot pay for their meals, there will be money to supplement that issue.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.

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Drive Thru Construction at Main Office

Construction has started on renovations and upgrades to the drive thru at NCCU’s Main Office. Please bear with us these next few weeks while we work to make these improvements to serve you better.

In the meantime, there are several options for our drive-thru users. We have a temporary drive-thru booth installed at the back of the Main Office and we are offering curbside service (just park in the front and give us a call 547-1200). Or, you can come in and see us too!
We look forward to serving you soon!
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Matt Wilson latest Helping Teachers Teach winner

Matt Wilson, English teacher and Speech and Debate coach at Happy Valley High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

The Happy Valley High Speech & Debate Team will be participating in public speaking tournaments in the next few months. The HTT grant will help pay for the students’ entry fees to the competitions.

“This affords the team members the opportunity to compete in public speaking events,” Wilson said. “From informative speaking to public forum debate, this activity allows students to think critically and communicate effectively. They become more confident critical thinkers and communicators; skills that are very valuable in the modern world.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.