Congratulations to our 2025 Spring Gripp Grant recipient Kelly Shoemaker at Wilmette Jr. High School!
Kelly oversees the Latin Program at WJHS and runs an immersive and experiential Living City of Pompeii project with 8th Grade Latin students. The goal of the project is to recreate structures that existed 2,000 years ago in the ancient city of Pompeii. Students are assigned a structure (homes, bath houses, temples, restaurants, etc.) and are responsible for bringing it to life through a historical simulation.
Through our Gripp Grant, Kelly will purchase durable re-useable materials for building up to 30 playhouses, along with art materials, costumes, and props. We are excited to see this project come to life for years to come!