ROCK HILL, S.C. — Friday was not an ordinary day for social studies teacher Thomas Monza at Castle Heights Middle School.
Monza was presented a $2,000 check from the Rock Hill Schools Education Foundation to fund supplies for a new program for students that will involve e-Sport or video gaming.
“It’s about communication and team work and team building, and there’s definitely some math,” Monza said.
He applied for the grant from the nonprofit Rock Hill Schools Education Foundation, which executive director Megan Paat said raises money for projects to keep students and teachers engaged.
Educators spend about $750 annually out of their own pocket to fund activities in their classroom, according to Paat.
For Monza, he is excited about the future program and grateful.
“Hopefully that excitement will carry over to people coming out to join the program,” Monza said.
Monza’s project is one of many the foundation is funding with nearly $60,000 in funding.
>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9′s Anthony Kustura captures the moment Monza learned about the grant money he is receiving.
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