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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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