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Franklin Kindergarten Teacher Lisa Jones ( left ) and her student Raegan Foote ( right ).

FRANKLIN KINDERGARTEN TEACHER RECEIVES $ 250 CLASSROOM GRANT

Franklin Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Lisa Jones received a $ 250 Kickline Cash for Classrooms Grant from the Kickline Dance Center .

She was eligible to apply for this grant because one of her students , Raegan Foote , is a student at Kickline .

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Mrs . Jones will use the grant money to create a Discovery Station in her classroom , that is designed to foster her students ’ creativity and problem-solving skills . The station will contain manipulatives , mechanisms and creation stations for the students .

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Barbara Eisel

SCIENCE TEACHER FEATURED IN DOE FILM

The United States Department of Energy asked Bethel Park High School Science Teacher Barbara Eisel to participate in a training film that the D . O . E . was making to show in schools in Hawaii .

The film described how to organize and train teams of students to participate in the Science Bowl Competition , and encouraged teachers to form their own team of students to compete in this nationally renowned event .

Mrs . Eisel was selected because she is the female science teacher in Southwest Pennsylvania who has coached Science Bowl teams for the longest number of years ( 10 ).

The Department of Energy interviewed her at Bethel Park High School for inclusion in the film .

TWO FRANKLIN TEACHERS RECEIVE APPLE AWARDS ethel Park

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Brittany Cook ( left ) and Lindsay Crowley ( right )

Two Franklin Teachers were presented with Apple Awards from the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National State Teachers of the Year for outstanding work in the classroom .

Receiving this honor were Second Grade Teacher Brittany Cook and Third Grade Teacher Lindsay Crowley . They received this award in recognition of their exceptional efforts in teaching , coaching and other efforts that support educational excellence , as well as for making a difference in the lives of students , their school district and community .

Both teachers were nominated by Franklin Fourth Grade Teacher Katherine Meucci , who was a Finalist for the 2017 PA Teacher of the Year .

Mrs . Meucci had this to say about Mrs . Cook : “ Mrs . Cook is widely recognized as a leader among the staff in the Bethel Park School District . Teachers view her as a knowledgeable resource . They respect and admire her willingness to share her knowledge , time , and countless resources she develops . She is an invaluable asset for professional development .”

As for Mrs . Crowley , Mrs . Meucci writes : “ Mrs . Crowley has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages , especially children . Her ability to connect with her students and her talent at teaching simple concepts , as well as more advanced topics , are both truly superior . She demonstrates her kindness and dedication for her students on a daily basis and volunteers her time whenever possible .”

Mrs . Cook and Mrs . Crowley received an Apple Award Certificate from NSTOY-PA and are listed as Apple Award recipients in the NSTOY-PA newsletter and website .

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