An educator with the North Gibson School Corporation for over 40 years, Betty Ann McCullough was also a strong advocate for education in her community. The Betty Ann McCullough Education Seminar and Convocation Grant helps Gibson County schools host programs that strengthen educators’ skills in science, mathematics, and language arts. The Enrichment Project Grant supports schools, libraries, and public education organizations with innovative projects and equipment that expand learning opportunities for Gibson County residents. 2026 Education Seminar and Convocation Grant Recipient & Program Funded: East Gibson School Corporation | $10,000: Professional development presented by Dr. Todd Whitaker, one of the nation’s leading authorities on teacher and principal effectiveness, staff morale, teacher leadership, and school culture and climate 2026 Enrichment Project Grant Recipients & Programs Funded: East Gibson School Corporation | $630: Admission for Wood Memorial Middle & High School students to attend Physics Fun Day at Holiday World East Gibson School Corporation | $350: Tickets for Wood Memorial Intro to Sociology students to attend the International Food Expo at the University of Southern Indiana as part of a greater learning experience Haubstadt Community School | $275: Development of the Smart Space Project to enhance learning for students by creating a low-distraction environment Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana | $3,000: Financial, career, and entrepreneurship education programs for 1,500 Gibson County students Mudpuppy Palace | $1,800: Purchase of STEAM, nature exploration, and literacy activity supplies for monthly programs North Gibson Education Foundation | $2,930: Math and science instruction items for middle grades Owensville Community School | $600: STEM kits for 4 th grade students Gifts like this one carry Betty Ann's lifelong commitment to her students and community forward into a new generation of classrooms. We are grateful to everyone who has supported this fund and the educators and students it serves across Gibson County. To learn more about the Betty Ann McCullough Education Fund or to make a contribution in her honor, please contact us.

The Betty Ann McCullough Education Seminar and Convocation, Enrichment Project, and Teaching Achievement Grant Programs are now accepting applications. The Gibson County Community Foundation administers these three grant programs. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 9th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Betty Ann McCullough was an educator for the North Gibson School Corporation for more than 40 years and a strong supporter of education in her community. Along with several civic memberships, she was a member of the Gibson County Community Foundation advisory board. After Betty Ann McCullough passed away in 1997, three funds and grant programs were established in her memory. The Betty Ann McCullough Education Seminar and Convocation Grant Program provides funding to public and private schools in Gibson County to host educational seminars and convocations to enhance the knowledge and skills of educators in science, mathematics, and language arts. The Betty Ann McCullough Enrichment Project Grant Program provides funding to schools (including institutions of higher learning), libraries, and other public education organizations based or having substantial programs in Gibson County for innovative projects, programs, and equipment designed to enhance mathematics, science, and language arts educational opportunities for Gibson County residents. The Betty Ann McCullough Teaching Achievement Grant Program awards a public-school educator for outstanding dedication and success in improving the mathematics or language arts skills and knowledge of students in the public schools of Gibson County. The Betty Ann McCullough Education Committee will review applications and make recommendations for grant recipients. For additional information about eligibility and requirements or the grant application process, please contact Amy Smith, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact, at asmith@communityfoundationalliance.org. To learn more about creating a charitable legacy that reflects your values, contact Deanna Rhodes, Regional Director of Development, at drhodes@communityfoundationalliance.org.