CMHS Educator
Honored with
“Leaders in
the Classroom”
Award
D
r. Sandy Cavanaugh knew that representatives from
Chevron were touring her seventh-period classroom
this past October. The longtime Canon-Mac teacher
also knew the company was interested in the school store
concept and associated curriculum she helped spearhead.
What she didn’t expect was to be honored right there—
right in front of her students—with a Chevron/Steelers
Leaders in the Classroom Award. But that’s just what
happened.
“I was extremely surprised—I had no clue,” she said. “It
was very nice that students were able to see this as well
and know that this effort- and award- was for them and the
school store.”
Ms. Cavanaugh is one of 16 recipients of the award,
which is bestowed upon selected nominees from Western
Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia who utilize
innovative and highly engaging STEM instruction on a
daily basis.
Nominated by assistant high school Principal Ken Crowley
for developing hands-on curriculum that challenges students
to creatively solve real-world problems, she received a $1,000
grant to support her innovative approach to learning.
But that’s not all: Cavanaugh also was awarded tickets to
the Dec. 17 Steelers vs. Patriots game, where she will join the
other 15 winners for an on-field recognition ceremony.
Congratulations, Ms. Cavanaugh!
Donation Helps Blessings in a Backpack
Do More Good at CMSD
A
$1,250 donation from
Kamatsu Corp. to Blessings
in a Backpack will help the
nonprofit do more good in
the Canon-McMillan School
District.
Blessings in a Backpack
provides free food – items
like granola, canned soup and
Ramen – for the weekend to
children who qualify. This is
the fifth year the nonprofit has
partnered with the district.
A crew from Kamatsu
stopped by South Central
Elementary School in
November to drop off the
check and to help package the
food the children would take
home that week.
A huge THANK YOU to the
company for their time and
generosity!
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