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Exemplary Teachers
The names of exemplary teachers were reported by school officals. Only districts that responded to the Inquirer's Report Card survey are included in this list. To seach this list press "Control-F."
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District |
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| Bucks |
Bensalem |
Charlotte Kresge, Dennis Jones- Principal of the Year; Diane Richman, Elementary Teacher of the Year; Lillyan Koszowski, Secondary Teacher of the Year. |
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| Bucks |
Centennial |
Wendy Collins, William Tennent High School, Art, District Outstanding Achievement Award and Semi-finalist for 2005 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Robert Burnley, Klinger Middle School, Librarian, District Outstanding Achievement Award. Judith Greene, Longstreth Elementary School, Kindergarten, District Outstanding Achievement Award. Ted Abel, William Tennent High School, English. Robert Stremme, Longstreth Elementary School, 5th grade, Semi-finalist for National Teachers Hall of Fame and co-writer of the reference book "The Scholastic Book of Lists." Robert Tuffner, William Tennent High School, ELL, named Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. Edmund Austin, William Tennent High School, Social Studies, awarded a history fellowship by the Bucks County Historical Society.
Barbara Truhan, Klinger Middle School, math; Thomas Batemen, Klinger Middle School, music; Mary Ellen Gilbert, Longstreth Elementary School, fourth grade; Jean Meyers, Leary Elementary School, first grade named to Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Michael Sander, William Tennent High School, Social Studies, selected as part of the Keystones:Technology Integrators program sponsored by the PA Department of Education. Ellen Vacchiano, William Tennent High School, Art, Artwork was selected to be exhibited in the Annual Bucks County Exhibition, New Hope, PA. Susan Romanyszyn, Klinger Middle School, Math, state-level finalist for Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Tyrone Dinkins, William Tennent High School, Music, elected vice president of the Bucks County Music Educators Association. Patricia Pierantozzi, Longstreth Elementary School, fifth grade, chosen to create the teacher's guide of the mathematics and geometry unit for K'NEX Industries, Inc. |
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| Bucks |
Central Bucks |
Jeff Evans, Middle School, Physical Education Teacher of the Year; Sally Stack, Gifted Educator of the Year; Dr. Jannelle, Principal of the Year; Dr. N. Robert Laws, Superintendent of the Year; George Mehler, Biology Teacher of the Year; Jenny Clark, Social Studies Teacher of the Year. |
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| Bucks |
Council Rock |
Susan McDonald, Rolling Hills Elementary School, Teacher of the Year finalist; Leland Huslein, Richboro Middle School, NEA Music Award. |
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| Bucks |
Morrisville Borough |
Dr. M. Scott, Music Dept., published assessment manuals for student performance |
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| Bucks |
Pennridge |
Paul Whitehouse and Irene Roberts, Seylar Elementary School, Janet Ogelby, Ann Hayes, Jennifer Butler, Guth Elementary School, Who's Who of American Educators; Mike White, Pennridge High School, math teacher, PA Student Council Association Advisor of the Year.
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| Bucks |
Pennsbury |
Steve Medoff, Forensics coach, Leading Chapter Award, National Forensic League, English; Barbara Brenermer, Family and Consumer Sciences, Pennsylvania Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year. Cindy DeMaria, Enviornmental Science, National Enviornmental Teacher of the Year Award, Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Conservation Education of the Year Award. Neal Dugan, Outstanding Teacher Award, The University of Chicago Science. Karen Wilsen, Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, Special Education. Andrea Garberina, Spanish, Fulbright Teacher Exchange scholarship, Hispanic Heritage Month Volunteer Award, Latino Leadership Alliance. Joe Gallo, Physical Education Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Christine Chalker, Selected to Kappa Delta Pi, 2d grade. Monica Jones, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Award, 2d grade. Frank Mazzeo, Outstanding Men of America Award, Instrumental Music. Joseph D'Alicandro, Jr., co-author "Percussion Time" C.L. Barnhouse, publisher, Instrumental Music. |
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| Bucks |
Quakertown Community |
Keystone Teachers:Thomas Murray, Strayer Middle School;
Audrey Nolte, Richland Elem School |
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| Burlington |
Bass River |
Betty Hubbs, basic skills instructor, District Teacher of the Year. |
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| Burlington |
Burlington City |
Olivia Baxter, Language Arts, BCJS, Masonic District Educator of the Year. Kathleen Petti, BCJS; Lisa Dold, BCHS; Kathy Gould, Lawrence, technology spec.; Kimberly McCormick, Smith, elementary, Eileen Rafferty, Smith, early childhood, 2003-04 Teacher of the Year winners. |
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| Burlington |
Burlington Township |
Katherine Burris, B. Bernice Young School; Shannon Hicks, Springside School; Kathleen Papa, Fountain Woods School; Mary Ann Stankinas, Thomas O. Hopkins Middle School; Lisa Porzuc, Burlington Twp High School, Teachers of the Year winners. |
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| Burlington |
Cinnaminson |
Warren Martin, New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance Teaching Award, VFW (County) Citizen of the Year. Fabiene Brown, director All South Jersey Junior High Chorus. |
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| Burlington |
Delran |
Karen Van De Vaarst, music; Julie Vranich, fourth grade, Joseph McCole, Middle School, English; Monice DeBiase, special education. |
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| Burlington |
Edgewater Park |
Liz McNamara, Ridgway Middle, special education teacher, 2004 National Certification Award; John Lestino, school psychologist, recognized by National Association of School Psychologists. |
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| Burlington |
Evesham |
Joanne Cadden and Joan Eckert, Marlton Middle School, family and consumer science teachers, won 2004 National Home Baking Association's Educator of the Year Award for their unit on Bread Science. |
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| Burlington |
Hainesport |
Elizabeth Griffin, teacher of the year. |
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| Burlington |
Lenape Regional |
Gary Williams, Seneca High School, chemistry teacher, 2004 Burlington County Teacher of the Year. Other 2004 Lenape District Teachers of the Year: James Hessler, Lenape, physics teacher; Phyllis Dimick, Shawnee, Spanish teacher; Ryan Dilks, Cherokee South, biology teacher; Dave Chambers, Cherokee North, physical education teacher. |
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| Burlington |
Lumberton |
Linda Reuter and speech teacher Hope Eisenberg, 2001 Best Practice winners for "Our Community Alphabet Tour," special education program; Christie Haverkamp and school counselor Andrea Thorpe, 2001 Best Practice winners for "Different is Better" sixth grade first-day orientation program; Jennifer Leonardi, grade five teacher, 2003 Best Practice winner "Going West," an interactive trip across the Oregon Trail; Melissa Isgro and Betsy Kapulskey, middle school teachers, Best Practice winners for "Segregation Simulation," a one-week segregation experience developed for seventh graders; Patricia Hutchinson, Lumberton Middle School, Recognition as Middle School Principal of the Year in 2003 from MetLife and the National Association of Middle School Principals; Donnamarie Wojtko, 2003 Burlington County Counselor of the Year by the New Jersey School Counselors Association. |
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| Burlington |
Medford |
Jamie Scarlett, Chariville School, first grade teacher, Fulbright Scholarship and traveled to Japan; Linda Farnsworth, Chairville School, Reading Specialist, Orton Gillingham Award. |
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| Burlington |
Medford Lakes |
Judy McKeever, Neeta Teacher of the Year; George Rogers, Nokomis Teacher of the Year. |
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| Burlington |
Mount Laurel |
Maureen Barrett, Harrington Middle School, eighth grade teacher, 2004 Outstanding Teacher of Biology for New Jersey by the National Association Biology Teachers. Maureen Barrett, Christina Smith, Harrington, District Awards for scientific study of the Isle Royale Moose/Wolves Population; Kris Vassos, Hillside, computer teacher, District Award for Apple Distinguished Educator; Donna Kinn, Hartford School, fifth grade, District Award for Long-Distance Learning Project. |
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| Burlington |
N. Burlington Co. Regional |
Governor School Teachers of the Year for 2004: High School, Brian Wolverton; Middle School, Janet Washington; John Lindner, N.J. International Association for Jazz Education "Jazz Educator of the Year" 2002; Valerie Gargus, N.J. Thespian "Outstanding Thespian Director" 1998-99; Chris Pinto, All-South Jersey Regional Band Director 2004. |
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| Burlington |
Pemberton Township |
Debbie Hyklema, pre-school Fort Dix Elementary School Teacher of the Year. |
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| Burlington |
Rancocas Valley Regional |
Susan Hercock, Rancocas Valley Regional High School, English Teacher of the Year. |
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| Burlington |
Riverton |
Christine Durante and Susan Dechnik earned a Geraldine Dodge Fellowship to travel to Mexico to study Monarch Butterflies. Mr. Ernest Leven, Geraldine Dodge Fellowship to study poetry, NJ Institue for Humanities for study at Monmouth University. LindaJane McCormick, Burlington County Education Technology Training Center for an outstanding classroom lesson. Rosemarie Whelan, Karen Molloy and Christine Rago, County and State recognition for their participation in the voyage of the USS New Jersey. Christine Durante and Doreen Walter selected to appear on the Classroom Closeup television production highlighting their student volunteer program with seniors in our community. Rosemarie Whelan and Bernadette Marino earned county recognition for their projects honoring Women in History Month. |
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| Burlington |
Shamong |
Teacher of the Year: Sue Bryan (IMS) and Charlene Martin (IMMS); Fulbright Memorial Scholar: Lisa Greenstein (IMS). |
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| Burlington |
Southampton |
Nancy Joyce, Southampton Township School, first grade;Carol Pero, Southampton Township School, special education; Selina Toothman, Southampton Township School , world language |
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| Burlington |
Springfield |
Nancy Holmes, Debra Webster and Dawn Shook have won technology grants and related awards. Pat Sepessy, Sandy Secouler and Rebecca Sweitzer have attained Character Education grants to fund Safety Patrol, Peer Mediators and Safety and Self Esteem programs for staff, students and community. Sharon Downey is being honored by Who's Who Among America's Teachers for her academic achievement. |
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| Burlington |
Tabernacle |
Roberta Brittain, Elementary School; Eileen Steitz, Middle School |
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| Camden |
Audubon |
Beth Canzanese, Camden County Teacher of the Year 1999-2000, is a language arts and social studies teacher at Audubon High School. |
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| Camden |
Berlin Borough |
Kathleen Miller, third grade, District Teacher of the Year; Sue Ann Comfort, language arts, Honorable Mention -Princeton Teacher of the Year Program; Barbara Rote, science, Wal Mart Grant Awards supporting enviornmental studies and paying tribute to our grandparents; Etzel Brower, Industrial Arts Technology, Partnership with Southco Corp. to assist with supplies, and professional expertise to explore Math and Zero Infinity. |
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| Camden |
Brooklawn |
Kathleen McMahon, Alice Costello School, forth grade |
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| Camden |
Camden |
Ken Dawson, Camden City Schools, Teacher of the Year; Suzette Ortiz, Creative Arts High School, Gold cup winner International Festival, Verona, Italy; Gracelynn Johnson, Camden High School, National Environmental Science Award. |
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| Camden |
Cherry Hill |
Norma Kensinger, Rosa International Middle School, was named outstanding teacher of the year for 2003 by the New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Richard Mann, physical education teacher at Cooper and Johnson, received a Professional Achievement Award by NJ AHPERD. Marcia Brown and Joyce Humpert-Nece, Barton Elementary School were 2003 Best Practices Award Winners. Jennifer Aristone, Carolyn Grossi, Dennis Kaiblinger, Chris Lind, John McCormick and Dan McMaster, Rosa International Middle School, were 2003 Best Practices Award Winners. Audrianne Levine and Victoria Casdia, bilingual/ESL kindergarten teachers, were recognized through the selection of their program as a model program by the state DOE. Diane Muller, Marketing Education teacher at Cherry Hill High School East was selected as the New Jersey Marketing Education Teacher of the Year for 2003-04. Wilson Colon, elementary world language teacher at Barton and Cooper, has received National Board Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Shirley Perkins, teacher at Stockton Elementary School, has been recognized for educational excelence in this year’s edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.
Teacher recipients of our district's Champions of Education award in 2003 were: Elaine Schultz, Russell Knight fourth grade teacher; Sue Yoder, Kilmer Elementary School; Rosario Casiano, World Language Teacher, Cherry Hill West; J.D. Munday, High School West Latin Teacher; Herm Hoffman, Science Teacher, Beck Middle School; Maureen Meloche, Kindergarten Teacher, Kingston Elementary School; Tim Keleher, instrumental Music Teacher, Cherry Hill East; Robert Nation, theater teacher, Cherry Hill East;James Mark, Instrumental Music Teacher, Cherry Hill West; Barbara Mitidieri, English Teacher and Student Activities Coordinator,Cherry Hill West. High school vocal music teachers Christine Bass and James Boeckle at Cherry Hill West, and Laurie Lausie and Cindy Ferguson at Cherry Hill East; and Greg Galiardi, journalism teacher at High School East. |
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| Camden |
Clementon |
Cathe Bare, Clementon Elementary School, Gifted and Talented, honored as a Gifted Child Fellow. John Adolf, Clementon Elementary School, physical education, awarded a Jordan Fundamentals Grant. Karen Thumm, Clementon Elementary School, fourth grade teacher, presenter for the International Convention of Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Donna Stephan, Clementon Elementary School, technology coordinator, designed an award winning district website. Honors include the Diamond Web Award, "Best Bet" on USA Today Educational Website, Golden Web Award. |
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| Camden |
Haddon Heights |
Laird Ottman, math;Nancy Foster, art; Debra DiPaolo, health and physical education, all Haddon Heights High School. |
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| Camden |
Haddon Township |
Karen Kiick, high school art Teacher; Beth Nice, elementary art teacher; Brian Lewis, high school french teacher; Joseph Burke, high school history teacher/dept. chair, Project 540 advisor. |
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| Camden |
Haddonfield |
Loretta Macconi, School Nurse of the Year (National), Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School; Judy McGonigal, Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School; Christopher Gwin, Memorial High School. |
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| Camden |
Lawnside |
E. Muneerah Higgs, Fulbright Scholar. |
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| Camden |
Lindenwold |
Donna DeMaria, School # 4; Jeannette Gorham, School # 5; Oliver Smith, middle school; Deborah Mosley-Duffy, high school. |
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| Camden |
Oaklyn |
Joseph Powell, Camden County, Teacher of the Year. |
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| Camden |
Pennsauken |
Charles Arnold, Pennsauken High School social studies; Richard Bonkowski, PHS social studies; Ellen Cassidy, PHS family/consumer sciences; William Coyle, Pennsauken Middle School mathematics; Dennis Damm, PHS latin; Virginia Gerst, Central School first grade; Michele Gillis, Delair School first grade; Lisa Haines, PHS english; Donna Malinowski, Fine School Resource Room; Trever Miller, PHS science; James Morris, Jr., Central School ESL; Ellsworth Morse, PMS Computers; Allan Nemore, Intermediate School Health/Phys Ed.; Julianne Revenis, Intermediate School language arts; Katherine Ruhl, Intermediate School sixth grade;Karen Stocker, Carson School special education. |
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| Camden |
Pine Hill |
2003-04 Teacher Recognition Awards: High School, Douglad Stuart (math);Middle School, Marilyn Dunbar (special education);Dr. Albert Bean School, Dale Wark (preschool); John H. Glenn School - Linda Simek (physical education) |
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| Camden |
Somerdale |
Deborah Halpin, special education, Who's Who Among America's Teachers, (2004); Betsy Botka, vocational/career awareness, Who's Who Among America's Teachers, (2000). |
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| Camden |
Sterling High School |
Mary Anne Morgan won 2004 NJ Governor's Award for Outstanding Leadership in Visual Arts Education. Teachers of the Year for the last 3 years: 2004-05 Irene Maskaly; 2003-04 Kathleen Fastiggi; 2002-03 William Ulrich. |
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| Camden |
Stratford |
Linda Donati - Yellin School Teacher of the Year, Maureen Gardiner - Parkview School Teacher of the Year. |
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| Camden |
Voorhees |
Paul Junkin, Voohees Middle School, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher: Teacher Appreciation Award by Target Stores – nominated by a student from 30 years ago. Norina Patriarca, E.T Hamilton School, 3rd Grade Teacher: Teacher of the Year, Wal Mart of Berlin – nominated by current and former students. |
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| Chester |
Avon Grove |
Barbara Vanderkraats, Avon Grove High School, Vocal Music Teacher, 2004 Jesse Ball DuPont Educators Award; Karen Norris, Fred S. Engle Middle School, health and physical education teacher, Keystone Technology Integrator Award; Steve Hanna, Fred S. Engle Middle School, seventh grade social studies teacher, Chester County Middle School Citadel Heart of Learning Award; Ruth Anne Bryant, Avon Grove High School, English teacher, Citadel Heart of Learning Award, Educator of the Year for Chester County, Coach of the Year for Chester County Academic Competition; Dwight Weaver, Avon Grove High School, band director, PMEA District 12 Citation of Excellence Award, President of the PMEA District 12; Natalie Ortega-Moran, Avon Grove High School, Spanish teacher, Pennsylvania State Human Civil Rights Award; Nancy McElroy, Avon Grove High School, English teacher, Who's Who Among American High School Teachers; Gary Habbart, Avon Grove High School, mathematics teacher, Who's Who Among America's Teachers; Rashmi Kumar, Avon Grove Intermediate School, gifted education, West Chester University Distinguished Education 500, 2004-05 Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry Golden Apple Recognition Award. |
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| Chester |
Downingtown Area |
Jill Miller, Keystone Technology Integrators Award; Linda Brook, West Chester University Educator 500 list and Teacher of the Year Award from the Brandywine Valley Association; Lynore Griswold, Margaret Devine, Julie Bannan, Julie Smith, Lucinda Long, Ellen Crowley, Who's Who in American Teachers. Disney National Teacher Nomination; Award in Geography/Social Studies for Project Called Geo-Buddies. Charlene F. Finj, Citadel Heart of Learning Award. Nancy Robinson, One of Twelve Outstanding Educators by the College of New Jersey. Stephen McKee, Outstanding Service Award from CCIU. Julie Smith, The Gift of Time Teaching Award. Lucinda Long, DASD Favorite Teacher Essay by Student. Debra Farrell, "Lend a Helping Hand" Mural Award for Drug Prevention by the U.S. Dept of Education and Learning Systems Group. Ellen Crowley, Two accepted lesson plans on the Lewis & Clark Expedition accepted for publication by the Educational Web program ExplorePaHistory.com. Linda Leib, Selected as Member of the PDE Reading Assessment Committee for third and fourth grades. Mark Wood, author of "Beyond Classroom Enrichment: Creative Units for Gifted Students" published by Gifted Education Press. Rebecca Desmond, Coach Verdieck Award for High School Coaching from the Professional Tennis Registry. |
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| Chester |
Great Valley |
Nikki Salvatico, elementary, 2005 PA Teacher of the Year. |
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| Chester |
Kennett Consolidated |
Jane Cornell, high school, ESL, Citadel Heart of Learning Award; Daniel Maguire, fifth grade teacher, Keystone Award for Technology Integration. |
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| Chester |
Octorara Area |
Ann Appolloni, reading specialist, Octorara Elementary School, Citadel recognition. Sue Sweet, Octorara Primary Learning Center, Citadel recognition. Martha Soles, Instructional Support Teacher, Octorara Primary Learning Center was inducted into the Octorara Hall of Fame and also received the district's Golden Apple award. Alysia Coldren, first grade teacher at the Octorara Primary Learning Center received the district's Golden Apple award. Diane Palmer, first grade teacher at the Octorara Primary Learning Center was an honoree at the Octorara Community Education Foundation for her commitment to serving the community. Neil Chippendale, social studies teacher at the Octorara Area High School was elected Academic Coach of the Year. The Octorara High School Guidance Department received the Kenneth B. Hoyt Exemplary Career Guidance Program Award. William McWatter, science teacher at the Octorara Area High School received the Citidel Heart of Learning Award Distinguished Teacher in Chester County. |
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| Chester |
Owen J. Roberts |
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| Chester |
Oxford Area |
Basia Manisso, high school social studies teacher, The Citadel Heart of Learning Award. |
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| Chester |
Tredyffrin-Easttown |
Walter Thompson, New Eagle Elementary School, third grade; Mary Jo McQuate, New Eagle Elementary School, art; Zan Lombardo, Valley Forge Middle School, Art; Mike Marchiondo, Valley Forge Middle School, Science; Jim Shaughnessy, Valley Forge Middle School, Economics; Rebecca Millspaugh, Devon Elementary School, Learning Support; Mary Kaye Rhude-Faust, Conestoga High School, Family and Consumer Sciences; Delvin Dinkins, current administrator, Conestoga High School, English; David Zimmerman, Conestoga High School, European History; Gary Kershner, Conestoga High School, Art History; Richard Gusick, current administrator, Conestoga High School, U.S. History; Joan Brier, Conestoga High School, Math. |
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| Chester |
Unionville-Chadds Ford |
Bethany Clemson, Unionville High School, special education, Citadel Heart of Learning Award. Claire Ryan, Chadds Ford Elementary, first grade; Anita Spizzirri, CF Patton Middle, special education; Stephanie Madsen, CF Patton Middle, science; Nancy Hofer, Hillendale Elementary, technology; George Claypoole, Hillendale Elementary, Health and Physical Education; Ellie Hayes, Pocopson Elementary, art; Don Silknitter, Unionville Elementary, fifth grade; Eileen Boensch, district English as a second language; Kelley Wilson, Unionville High School, librarian; Dave Lichter, Pocopson Elementary, fifth grade; Dr. Frank Deady, Unionville High School, guidance counselor, received District Staff Recognition Awards. |
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| Delaware |
Garnet Valley |
Fellows of the National Writing Project as a result of their participation in the 4 week seminar: Sandy Lesham, Denise Carpenter, Megan McAfee, Dolores Algeo, Cathie Cooper, Renee Finley, Karen Beck, Martha Butler, Tina Dean, Donna Kain |
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| Delaware |
Haverford |
Ed Weiss, high school teacher, selected by The National Endowment for the Humanities to participate in an American Revolutionary War Study. Brad Seigerman, high school teacher, Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award given by the Sons of the American Revolution. |
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| Delaware |
Interboro |
Janice Barcaro, FBLA; Peggy Wagner, FMCU, Dottie Raffacle and Audry Reinsil, environmental education. |
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| Delaware |
Marple Newtown |
Meredith Gerhard, Russell Elementary, fourth grade, Technology Integrator of the Year. Angela Matt, Loomis Elementary, fifth grade, Preserve PA History State Recognition. Isabelle Francolini, Paxon Hollow MS, counselor, 2004 Teacher of the Year. |
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| Delaware |
Penn-Delco |
Linda Cook, Pennell Elementary School, fourth grade; Cynthia Kravatz, Coebourn Elementary School, elementary gifted; Amy Jenkins, Northley Middle School, sixth grade; Joe Owsley, Sun Valley High School, mathematics; Linda Haines, Sun Valley High School, foreign language. |
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| Delaware |
Radnor |
Mark Springer, a teacher at Radnor Middle School, received the National "Distinguished Educator" Award from the National Middle School Association. Bob Hostetler, Terri Parkinson, Jason Sherlock and Paul Wright named to Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2004 edition |
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| Delaware |
Ridley |
Dr. Arthur Smith, Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year; Dorothy Waninger, Presidential Science Teacher of the Year; LuAnn Crosby, Richard Higham, William Schoeninger, Teacher of the Year finalists. |
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| Delaware |
Rose Tree Media |
James Ciccarelli, Penncrest High School, National Society of High School Scholars exceptional role model. George Munro, Steven Silva, Antoinette Lyons, Penncrest High School, recognized by Who's Who Among American Teachers for the year 2004. Steven Silva, selected for participation with www.ExplorePAHistory.com. Lorraine Bury, Penncrest High School, selected to receive "Snag in the River Award" given by the Delaware Valley Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development. Mark Samilenko, Centennial Award from Philadelphia University. |
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| Delaware |
Springfield |
Rose Follmer, Sabold, reading specialist; Anita Rauch, scenic reading specialist; Dr. Jeff Benton, high school video specialist; George Trout, high school industrial arts; Ellen Eckman, middle school mathematics. |
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| Delaware |
Upper Darby |
Wayne McAllister, former PA Elementary Principal of the Year; Joseph A. Galli, Sr., former PA Middle School Principal of the Year; Mari Preis, 2003 PA Teacher of the Year Finalist; Leslie Forberger and Anna Schneider, 2003 PA Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists. |
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| Delaware |
Wallingford-Swarthmore |
David Mendell, Wallingford Elementary School, third grade; Marcia Reed, Wallingford Elementary School, art; Maureen Tancredi, Wallingford Elementary School, first grade; Cheryl Nichols, Wallingford Elementary School, second grade; Henry Pearlberg, Strath Haven Middle School, music; James Comey, Strath Haven Middle School, language arts and gifted coordinator; Mike Ciavola, Strath Haven Middle School, computers; Francine Balay, Strath Haven Middle School, reading; Shoshanna Gottlieb, Strath Haven Middle School, science; Ellen Green, Strath Haven Middle School, counselor; Dianne Berger, Strath Haven Middle School, family and consumer science; Karin McCurdy, Strath Haven Middle School, foreign language/FLES; Frederick Gautzsch, Strath Haven Middle School, foreign language; Mary Reindorp, Strath Haven Middle School, language arts; Jennifer Gillespie, Strath Haven Middle School, science; Cathy Dunn, Strath Haven Middle School, language arts; Gary James, Strath Haven Middle School, social studies; Emily Farrell, Strath Haven High School, language arts; Jack Hontz, Strath Haven High School, music; Dave Waldman, Strath Haven High School, social studies; Kevin Clancy, Strath Haven High School, physical education; Mike Barr, Strath Haven High School, special education. |
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| Gloucester |
Clearview Regional |
Diane Cummins, high school English teacher, 2004 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year; Margaret Delia, middle school guidance counselor, Gloucester County Counselor of the Year. |
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| Gloucester |
East Greenwich |
Marilyn Sweeten, Christine Bellace, Mary Foster, Ann Nicely. |
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| Gloucester |
Franklin |
Reading Recovery Teachers at Mary F. Janvier School received the Best Practices Award: Barbara Earl, Terri Griffin, Alice Miller and Jane Rickershauser. District Teacher of the Year: Barbara Earl. Teacher Recognition Awards: Mary F. Janvier School - Louise Burgess; Caroline L. Reutter School - Barbara Freund; Main Road School - Lisa Waechter |
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| Gloucester |
Gateway Regional |
Melody Epley, Science teacher, Teacher of the Year; Amy Pierce, Family and Consumer Science teacher, Outstanding Educator Award; Cheryl Lemon, Science teacher, CITE/JTATE Award for Exemplary Use of Technology to Teach Content in a Student Teaching Experience. |
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| Gloucester |
Glassboro |
Susan Sawyer-GC Teacher Recognition; Lori Kaszupski-Golden Apple; J. Harvey Rodgers School; Sandra Debes, GC Teacher Recognition; Thesarea Chiarelli, Golden Apple; Shelly Petrozza, Golden Apple; Dorothy Bullock School; Josephine Stamper, GC Tchr Recognition; Mary Aruffo, Golden Apple; Thomas Bowe School; Denise Barr, GC Teacher Rec.; Michelle Wellman-Murray, Golden Apple; Intermediate School; Robin Boyd, GC Teacher Recognition; Daniel Beaver, Golden Apple; High School. |
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| Gloucester |
Greater Egg Harbor |
English Department Excellence Award; Gene Barber, Absegami High School Teacher and Wrestling Coach of the Year; Darlene Kopania, Oakcrest Teacher of the Year; Linda Gronlund, Absegami Teacher of the Year; Rose Brady, Absegami Teacher and NJSIAA Girls Gymnastics Official of the Year. |
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| Gloucester |
Greenwich |
Christine McLaughlin, Anne Wooton, Teacher of the Year winners; Lisa Villacorta, Instructional Aide of the Year. |
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| Gloucester |
Harrison |
Michelle Fox, Harrison Township School; Kathy Burgin, Pleasant Valley School, Teacher of the Year winners. |
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| Gloucester |
Kingsway Regional |
Karen Jennett - Kingsway M.S. - Special Education; James Eitel - Kingsway H.S. - Music |
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| Gloucester |
Logan |
Diane Warren, Eric Ray received South Jersey Math Partnership Grants. Deborah Adams, 2004-05 State Reading Coach. |
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| Gloucester |
Monroe |
Dawn Symonds, Radix Elementary, Dana Stow, Radix Elementary, Elizabeth Cerino, Whitehall Elementary. Schools earned their National Board Certifications. JoAnne Rumpf-Oak, Knoll Elementary.; Vicky Zazzali, Radix Elementary.; Mark Sauter, Whitehall Elementary.; Virginia Kane-Holly, Glem Elementary; Babara Capone, Williamstown High School; Lynn Murray, Williamstown Middle School; Teacher of the Year winners. Lori Long, Williamstown High School, awarded a Presidential Award for the Advancement of Forensic Science. |
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| Gloucester |
National Park |
Jennifer Musimeci, Art Teacher, Fulbright Memorial Award Winner. |
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| Gloucester |
Paulsboro |
Kate Strong, elementary, gifted and talented teacher, Fulbright Travel Grant to Japan. |
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| Gloucester |
Pitman |
The district Teacher of the Year was Maryann Lovelace, High School Social Studies. There were four other teachers recognized for Teacher of Year for their school: Melva Toy, Middle School; Rebecca Roesler, Kindle School; Kris Mollenhauer, Memorial School; Jackie Bradley, Walls School. |
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| Gloucester |
South Harrison |
Heidi Wagner, District Teacher of the Year. |
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| Gloucester |
Swedesboro-Woolwich |
Jennifer O'Keefe, Margaret Clifford School; Amy Kline, Governor Charles Stratton; Christina Davison, Walter Hill School; 2003-04 District Teacher of the Year winners. |
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| Gloucester |
Washington Township |
Dona Tomczyk, Bells Elementary School, second grade, "2004 Spring Semester Outstanding Cooperating Teacher" - Widener University; Mary Byatt, Birches Elementary School, fifth grade, "Gloucester County Teacher of the Year"; Rick Ambacher, WashingtonTownship High School Technology Teacher; One of five recipients of the "Technology Educators Associaton of New Jersey (TEANJ) Innovative Technology Educator Award"; Beverly Siti, Hurffville Elementary School librarian selected to "Delta Kappa Gamma International Honor Society" Honoring Female Educators; Sandi Bregler, Bunker Hill Middle School Special Education Teacher; "Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2004"; Norma Meyer, Washington Township High School Music Teacher/Orchestra Director; Named to School Band and Orchestra Magazine's "50 Directors Who Make a Difference"; Lori McEntee, Whitman Elementary School Technology Teacher; Local "VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher's Award"; 2003-2004 Washington Township School District Teachers of the Year: Marc Miller, second grade, Bells Elementary School: Marc Miller, 2nd Grade Teacher; Lauri Bronson, speech teacher, Birches Elementary School: ;Rosemary Coleman, School Nurse, Grenloch Terrace Early Childhood Center: ;Christine Brolly, 5th Grade, Hurffville Elementary School: Barbara Lawlor, second grade, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School; Marilyn Kaiser, first grade Wedgwood Elementary School; Cathy Bennett, third grade, Whitman Elementary School; Jeananne Mason, sixth grade English, Bunker Hill Middle School; Lois Steinberg, 7th/8th Grade Art Teacher, Chestnut Ridge Middle School: Kim Kalber, Special Education, Orchard Valley Middle School:Robert Duca, art, Washington Township High School: William McBride, science, Washington Township High School..Susan Rosen, Orchard Valley Middle School - |
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| Gloucester |
West Deptford |
Jill Scheetz, Middle School, special education, Teacher of the Year. Linda Hess, Green Fields Elementary, fourth grade, Who's Who Among American Teachers. |
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| Gloucester |
Woodbury |
Teachers of the Year: Carrie Rottina, Evergreen; Wendy Romano, Walnut; Linda Brewer, West End;Maureen Maguire, Jr. High School; Janet Hughes, Sr. High School; John Henry, Einstein Fellowship at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). |
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| Gloucester |
Woodbury Heights |
Rochelle Selby, Art, Woodbury Heights Teacher of the Year, 2004-2005 |
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| Montgomery |
Abington |
Priscilla Kinney, Copper Beech Elementary School, special education; Carolyn Weingard, Copper Beech Elementary School, gifted education; Mary Johnson, Copper Beech Elementary School, elementary curriculum specialist; Edward Harkins, Abington Junior High School, mathematics department chair; Kathy Christiana, Willow Hill Elementary School, elementary curriculum specialist; Ralph Maltese, Abington Senior High School, English teacher; Anne Murphy, Overlook Elementary School, sixth grade teacher; Ellen Brown, Overlook Elementary School, fifth grade teacher; Joseph Garcia, Highland Elementary School, second grade teacher; Charles Karl, administration, Home and School visitor. |
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| Montgomery |
Boyertown Area |
William Scheck, Junior High West, art; Richard Thomas, Senior High, science. |
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| Montgomery |
Cheltenham |
Elizabeth Susanin, Elkins Park School, classroom teacher, 2004 Fulbright Memorial Fund-Japan, 2003 Fulbright Hays Scholar-South Africa.
Cindy Goldberg, Glenside Elementary, second grade teacher, 2004, 2003, National Liberty Museum Young Heros Award, 2004 National Schools of Character Promising Practices Citation , 2003 Citigroup Foundation Award and Grant, 2002, 2000 Teaching Tolerance Award and Grant, 2001 Ben and Jerry's Award and Grant, 2001 McDonalds Innovative Educators Award and Grant.
Linda Roeder, English; Tina Gorman, Ed. Support, Cedarbrook Middle School; Dean Rosencranz, Math; Keziah LaTorre, English; Leni Windle, Guidance; Jacqui Benson, Ed. Support, Cheltenham High School received National Education Association Foundation grants for Phase Advancement Course and SAIL with the Cheltenham African-American Alliance.
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| Montgomery |
Hatboro-Horsham |
Wendy Amtmann, Blair Mill School; Joyce Justice, Crooked Billet School; Stacey Rathgeber, Hallowell School; Jacalyn Levine, Pennypack School; Jennifer Baker, Simmons School; Donna Wimmer, Simmons School; Robin Ayres, June Freeman, Keith Valley Middle School; Ben Winderman, Bobbiann Dorsi, Kenneth Trautwein, HH Senior High, Individual Schools' Champions of Learning. Joyce Justice, District Champion of Learning. Bobbiann Dorsi, Dr. Gerald E. Strock Commitment to Education Award. |
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| Montgomery |
Lower Moreland |
Joe Emrich, Lower Moreland High School, Social Studies National Teaching Award, "Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge Leavey Award"; Eddy Tonik, Frank McKee, Murray Avenue School, Who's Who in American Education. Nancy Hamill, Murray Avenue School, Habitat for Humanity Award. |
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| Montgomery |
Methacton |
Patricia McGinnis, Arcola Intermediate School, science teacher, National Middle School Science Teacher of the Year, Montgomery County Outstanding Science Teacher; Sharon Branca, Arcola Intermediate School, sixth grade math teacher, Pennsylvania Middle School Association Promising Practitioner Award; Karen Whiston, Arcola Intermediate School, science teacher, 2003 Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year; Nancy Marcinko, Methacton High School, Middle States Regional Office of the College Board Advanced Placement Recognition Award; Bert Hogstrom, Audubon Elementary School, fourth grade teacher, Wal Mart Teacher of the Year; Louise Gerdelmann, Audubon Elementary School, music teacher, 2004 "Teacher of Recognition" by the Pennsylvania State Teacher of the Year Award Program; Jeff Jacobs, Worcester Elementary School, physical education teacher, 2004 American Heart Association Outstanding Coordinator of the Year Award.
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| Montgomery |
North Penn |
Peter Neu, Pennbrook Middle School, band teacher and director of North Penn High School Jazz and Lab Jazz Band, Calvacade Jazz Director of the Year; Cindy Louden, North Penn High School, English teacher, Philadelphia regional English-Speaking Union recipient "Globe Theater" Teaching Experience; David Hall, North Penn High School social studies teacher, Erin Hillyer, North Wales Elementary School, speech and language skills teacher, Lansdale Jaycees Distinguished Service Awards, honored educators; Linda Bryniarski, Bridle Path Elementary School, librarian, NPSD Superintendent's Honor Roll Award; Marie Walsh, North Penn High School, teacher, National Board Certification. |
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| Montgomery |
Perkiomen Valley |
District recognition during the 2003-‘04 school year:
Ryan Sullivan, HS Health and Physical Education; Don Fountain, HS guidance counselor; Lee Militello, MS guidance counselor, Recognized for coordinating the first Fitness Program for middle school students in conjunction with the PV Healthy Community Partnership; Barbara Russell, PVMS West Assistant Principal, Recognized for playing instrumental role in moving partnership efforts forward between PVSD and Wyeth for the purpose of furthering opportunities for students to learn what scientists in pharmacology societies are working on; Garreth Heidt, MS seventh grade Creative Expressions teacher; Christine Woods, MS seventh grade Creative Expressions teacher; Carla DiCicco, MS art teacher, Recognized for coordinating student training as volunteer docents to lead fellow students through an exhibit at Ursinus College’s Berman Art Museum; Sandy Knotts, recognized for coordinating the Japanese Exchange Program for 16 years between PVHS and Kamakura Jaqaquin Jr./Sr. High School; Wendy Elser, recognized for accepting the position of Japanese Exchange Program coordinator and completing a two-week visit from Japanese students to the Perkiomen Valley; Tara Parr, Evergreen Elementary, Technology Coordinator, recognized for writing the grant proposal for digital cameras for students to take on field trips and for use in the fourth grade PA Power Point Project; Diane Raspen, Elementary, gifted teacher, recognized for working with a team of fifth grade students as they competed in the Mission Mars Project sponsored by FIRST LEGO League where they received the Teamwork Award and competed at the University of Delaware and won the Research Quality Award; Carol Okonski, Carol Ewing, teachers, representatives of the Perkiomen Valley Education Association, they presented monies raised to PV Student Loan Association; Scott Fuhrman, HS Health and Physical Education teacher, recognized for coaching PV football for 20 years and generating Viking pride in the community; Leslie Strang, MS English teacher, Melissa Gorla, MS Assistant Principal, made presentation to PSBA on Differentiated Instruction.
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Pottstown |
Nicola Alutius, 4th Grade, Barth Elementary, Regional Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. Named to Who's Who Among American Teachers: Beth Yoder, Barth Elementary Art; Kelli Wolfel, 5th Grade, Barth Elementary; Kristen O'Dell, Middle School Language Arts; Kirsten Cherneskie, High School French; Robert Decker, High School Math; Evelyn Dudonis, High School Spanish; Leslye Blackwell, High School English; Teresa Fowler, Middle School Instructional Aide. School District Teacher of the Year: Dereth Hicks, Middle School Social Studies. Andrew Bachman, High School Mathematics, Pennsylvania State Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist. |
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| Montgomery |
Souderton Area |
Beth Creveling, Souderton Area HS, English teacher; Cathy Swanson, Lower Salford Elementary, Art teacher; Louisa Abney-Babcock, gifted education, secondary; Colleen Wegimont, Physical Education, Oak Ridge Elementary; Kathi Hussar, Math, Indian Crest Jr. High; Ruth Raisner, Jen Odenwald, Carolyn Brand, third grade, Salford Hills Elementary. |
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| Montgomery |
Springfield |
Joyce Huff, Enfield Elementary; Carol Rohrbach, high school; Marcy Klugman, middle school; Myra Plumridge, high school; Joyce Valenza, high schoolr. |
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| Montgomery |
Spring-Ford Area |
Judi Rickart, Brooke Elementary, kindergarten, Montgomery County Association for Retarded Citizens, Educator of the Year in 1996; Sue Pronchik, Brooke Elementary, counselor, 1999 Montgomery County Counselor's Association’s Kenneth D. Child Counselor of the Year Award. |
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| Montgomery |
Upper Dublin |
Randi Windheim, Thomas Fitzwater Elementary, reading, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Educator Award; Nicole Sprows, Maple Glen Elementary, fourth grade, Best Reading Student from Arcadia University; Janet Estrin, Maple Glen Elementary, Upper Dublin Medal for Outstanding Teacher. |
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| Montgomery |
Upper Merion Area |
Scott Cox, High School physics, Fulbright Teacher Exchange; Dr. Karen Geller, Middle School Assistant Principal, 2003 National Community of Caring Outstanding School Administrator Award; Peter Vreeland, High School, physics teacher, Named one of America's innovative educators in the 2003 Education's Unsung Hero Awards program sponsored by ING; Carolyn Ammazzalorso, special education teacher, Educator of the Year Award from MONTCO Office of Mental Retardation; Sharon Nardelli, high school librarian, Sen. Connie Williams 2nd Annual Librarian of the Year Award in the 17th Senatorial District; Lisa Burns, High School art teacher, Commendation from the PA Art Education Association and Council for Art Education. |
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| Montgomery |
Upper Moreland |
Jeanne Hofmann, Upper Moreland High School, ESL teacher, Educator of the Year by the Montgomery County Commission on Women. |
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| Montgomery |
Upper Perkiomen |
Emily Nester, Marlborough Elementary School, 2004 Freedom's Foundation National Award; Barbara Ryan, Upper Perkioemen High School, biology teacher, Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Educator. |
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| Montgomery |
Wissahickon |
Ellen Kosh, Wissahickon High School Enrichment, Keystone Technology Integrator; Stuart Schwartz, High School, math. |
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