outh Fayette SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Steelers Recognize Lion Leaders On and Off the Field
This fall, the Pittsburgh Steelers shined a spotlight on South Fayette Township School District by honoring both a dedicated educator and an outstanding student-athlete for their leadership, character, and impact beyond the classroom and playing field.
High School English teacher Mrs. Jeannie Scott was named the September recipient of the Pat Freiermuth Teacher Appreciation Award, an honor established by Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth through the Freiermuth Fund. The award recognizes educators who go above and beyond to support and inspire their students.
Mrs. Scott, who has taught at SFHS since 2014, was nominated by an alumnus who praised her compassion and commitment to students. In addition to her work in the classroom, Mrs. Scott serves as co-advisor of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, where she helps foster a welcoming, inclusive environment. Mrs. Scott received Steelers merchandise, $ 1,000 for classroom supplies, and recognition during the Steelers’ home game on November 2. As part of the award, she has the chance to win a classroom visit from Freiermuth.
South Fayette was also represented on the field as senior Connor Hiser was named a recipient of the Jerome Bettis Leadership Award, presented by the Steelers in partnership with The Mentoring Partnership, Giant Eagle, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The award honors high school football players who demonstrate leadership, service, and mentorship within their schools and communities.
A senior offensive lineman, Hiser was nominated by Head Coach Marty Spieler and recognized for his leadership on the team and his involvement in the National Honor Society, volunteer work with the Miracle League of Pittsburgh, Veterans Rock Concert, and mentoring younger students. He was honored at a January luncheon and during an on-field ceremony at a Steelers home game, with a $ 1,000 donation made to the South Fayette football program in his honor.
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NEWEST LION IS A COW
As the result of a nationwide initiative through Discover Dairy, and the efforts of Mrs. Rebecca Colangelo, enrichment teacher and math / science coach at the Elementary School, the students of South Fayette Elementary have adopted a calf named Lily-Lucy( aka Lily Loo). The school was paired with Lone Oak dairy farm, approximately 37 miles from campus, and receives bi-monthly updates about the calf which the farm refers to as Lucy. The elementary students, who held a contest to name the baby bovine, came up with their preferred name, Lily, and enjoy receiving photos and videos of her along with details of the farm and the cutting-edge technology used in modern dairy farming.
Mrs. Colangelo has also developed Moo-Mail in which students may draw pictures and write letters for Lily and place them in her Moo-box located in the first grade corridor at the school.
This year-long program is being incorporated across grades K- 2 in multiple subjects including science, math, literacy, social studies, STEM, English language arts, and art. Students read cow-themed books, draw pictures, experiment with making butter and curds, learn about milk production, and more. Mrs. Colangelo has been asked to present the“ Mooovelous Cow” unit she developed at the International Society for Technology in Education / Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development( ISTE + ASCD) conference in Orlando, Florida, this summer. The organization recognized her last year with its Up and Coming Award for exemplified excellence in developing projects other educators can replicate.