awarded scholarship for studying elementary education
Nashville, TN (April 23, 2024) – Vanderbilt University student Nicholas McCoy has been named a Nancy Larson Foundation Scholar and awarded a $1500 scholarship in recognition of his inspiring leadership, personal narrative, and academic achievement.
The Nancy Larson Foundation proudly supports students across the country majoring in elementary education by awarding scholarships to deserving students each year. McCoy is one of nine recipients selected from the many applications received by the Foundation.
In his personal narrative, Nicholas explained, “The first event that led me to my future in education was having Mrs. Walsh read Charlotte’s Web to us in third grade. She read to us with different voices and I was enthralled by her captivating persona, style and energy. It was completely magical to a nine-year-old me. This moment made me not only fall in love with the book but also opened my eyes to the passion my teacher had for her profession. In addition, my grandparents were also educators who inspired me along the way. Helping others, especially in a teaching capacity, fills my life with joy. My sincerest dream is to become an educator and use my voice to help students discover their own magical abilities through learning.”
“Nicholas’ story of how he was inspired by his teacher reading to him in class is exactly the type of life experience that forms the foundation of a wonderful career in education,” said Nancy Larson. “He truly sees the importance of instilling a love of learning in children and understands what it takes to be a great teacher, mentor, and leader.”
Larson, an author, former teacher, and curriculum director, has dedicated her life to advancing elementary education. Nancy Larson® Science K–5 programs are classroom-tested and prepare children for upper-level science classes and careers in science. The program was written to provide in-depth science content in an easy-to-teach format.
About Nancy Larson Foundation
The Nancy Larson Foundation, founded in 2006 in Old Lyme, CT, awards prospective elementary educators scholarships to encourage and support their education. For more information, visit www.nancylarsonfoundation.org.