Programs

Pittenger Grant

Grants

For Principals

The OEF awards a Pittenger Grant each year, in a competitive process, to a school building principal. The Grant commemorates the work and vision of John C. Pittenger, who helped create the Foundation. John believed passionately in the importance of education, having served as PA Secretary of Education, as a Professor at Harvard, and as Dean of Rutgers Law School. The Pittenger Grant funds important educational goals that can impact an entire building.

Grant Winners

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2025 Tami Motes, Principal of Penn's Grove School

Tami Motes, Principal at Penns Grove School, has been awarded the Pittenger Grant. The funds will be used to purchase furniture, equipment, and games for school-wide events. These items will help foster a sense of community and enable students to develop their social skills.

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2024 Dr. David Hamburg, Principal of Jordan Bank Kindergarten Center

The Pittenger Grant was awarded to Dr. David Hamburg at Jordan Bank Kindergarten Center. The grant will provide outdoor learning stations to encourage constructive play. Students will be able to use props to explore a variety of careers such as firefighters, chefs, and builders.

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2024 Matthew Hovanec, Principal of Elk Ridge

The Pittenger Grant was awarded to Mr. Matthew Hovanec of Elk Ridge Elementary School. The grant proposal will provide upgraded playground equipment and blacktop areas for the recess yard. These improvements may include a backstop wall, playground equipment, and playground graphics.

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2022: Lisa Yingst-Pyle, Principal of Nottingham

The Pittenger Grant was awarded to Nottingham Elementary School, where principal, Ms. Lisa Yingst-Pyle proposed a grant for a projection and audio visual installation for the Nottingham LGIA. (Large group instruction area) This projection system will be made available to Nottingham staff, students, district/building level administration, and community, professional and government organizations.