In this conversation, you'll hear educator Stephanie Justen and Flint Energies Youth and Education Specialist Blair Brown talk about the Bright Ideas teacher grant program. We discuss innovative teaching methods and the impact of grants on special education.

Stephanie shares her experiences as an itinerant teacher providing autism support and highlights her success with the Bright Ideas grant, which has allowed her to implement creative projects that enhance learning for her students. The discussion also covers the challenges of applying for grants, the significance of community support, and the positive outcomes of funded projects in the classroom.

⁠Apply for the Bright Ideas Grant on our website. ⁠⁠

• The grant application opened June 2, 2025
• Our early bird deadline is Friday, September 5, 2025.
• Final deadline is Friday, September 19, 2025.
• Contact Blair Brown with questions. Blair's ⁠⁠contact information can be found on the Bright Ideas page⁠⁠.

We also discuss the ⁠Operation Round Up/Foundation Grant⁠ on the podcast.

If you are a Flint Energies Consumer-member and you'd like to sign up to participate in Operation Round Up to support teachers like Stephanie Justen, simply enroll online here today! People like YOU make the Bright Ideas program possible. Thank you!

⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠ to get reminders on deadlines for these grant opportunities!

Keywords:

special education grant middle georgia, central georgia teacher grants, Flint Energies Bright Ideas grant, Peach County Schools Georgia

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

In this conversation, Jim Malooley, Director of Agrivoltaics Operations at Silicon Ranch, discusses the innovative intersection of agriculture and renewable energy through agrivoltaics. He explains how sheep farming can coexist with solar energy production, enhancing food security and creating job opportunities in rural communities.

The discussion also highlights the revival of shepherding as a profession, the importance of technology in traditional practices, and the potential for agrivoltaics to reshape the agricultural landscape.

Keywords:

Agrivoltaics, renewable energy, agriculture, solar panels, sheep farming, sustainable practices, community development, regenerative agriculture, energy security, food security

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine”

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

In this podcast episode of Front Porch Chats, you'll learn about Flint Energies' Bright Ideas Grant for Teachers among some of our other teacher grant programs.

Jake Harvey, Mossy Creek Middle School Teacher, has been the recipient of several of our teacher grants. He shares his winning curriculum entry ideas and how the process worked for him on the podcast.

⁠Apply for the Bright Ideas Grant on our website. ⁠

• The grant application opens June 2, 2025
• Our early bird deadline is Friday, September 5, 2025.
• Final deadline is Friday, September 19, 2025.
• Contact Blair Brown with questions. Blair's ⁠contact information can be found on the Bright Ideas page⁠.

We also discuss the Full STEAM Ahead Grant and our Operation Round Up/Foundation Grant on the podcast.

⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠ to get reminders on deadlines for these grant opportunities!

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)