Jeanette L. Dooley Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2005 by Jim and Jackie Colt in honor of Jackie’s mother, Jeanette. Jackie taught as Adjunct/Clinical Professor in the School of Education for 20 years and in St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) for 30 years. The purpose of the scholarship is to retain the most highly qualified teachers in St. Vrain Valley and Adams 12 schools most impacted by poverty and cultural/language diversity. It supports selected teachers from these schools pursuing advanced education degrees in Literacy Studies. Eligible candidates must be current SVVSD or Adams 12 teachers in Title l schools enrolled in the Master’s in Literacy Program in the School of Education.