Delco’s Teachers of Excellence

The Franklin Mint Federal Credit Foundation will present the Parent in Education ceremony in virtual form at 7 p.m. April 22. Given the unprecedented nature of the academic year and the 2020 ceremony not being held, last year’s recipients of the Excellence in Teaching Award will be honored at this year alongside the 2021 All Delco Hi-Q Team.

“Once it became apparent that the celebration would have to wait another year, we decided to move the awards to 2021 with the hope that we could give these teachers their well-deserved recognition,” said Rick Durante, FMCU vice president and director of corporate social responsibility and government affairs. “We may even reach more attendees since everyone can watch in the comfort of their own homes.”

For profiles and photos of all teacher honorees and a feature on Kevin Carlos Williams and Daniel Peters which ran in the

June 1, 2020 edition of the Times, visit the archives at www.delcotimes.com

The following teachers will be honored during Thursday’s ceremony:

· Alex McKnight, Garrettford Elementary, 5th grade

· Chris D’Esposito, Unionville Elementary, Health and Physical Education

· Jennifer Abernethy, Alexis I. DuPont HS, English Language Arts

· Persia Ali, Overbrook High School, Special education

· Candy Jakubowski, Henderson High School, Intervention Specialist (counselor)

· Kevin Carlos Williams, Springfield High School, German/Spanish

· Andrew Kane, Marple Newtown HS, Health and Physical Education

· Joseph Grello, Fugett Middle School, Science

· Dawn Gallagher, Keith Valley

Middle School, Autistic support

· Jacqlyn Gallagher, Blue Bell Elementary School, 5th grade

· Lindsey Wiley, Pennell Elementary, Autistic Support K-1

· Jennifer Rieger, Upper Merion Area High School, English, 12th grade

· Daniel Peters, Loomis Elementary, Music K-5

· Holly Curran, Prospect Park School, School Counselor

· Mary Keeley, Delaware County Intermediate Unit, Life Skills – Community Living and Learning Program

· Karen Bellamy, Media Elementary, Art 1-5

· Loretta Fedezko, E. W. Rhodes Elementary, English/ Writing/Social Studies

· Dietra Burton, Stetser Elementary, 1st grade

· Terri MacIntosh, St. Bernadette of Lourdes, Middle school math and religion

· Marlajean Fay, Upper Moreland Intermediate School