Kelli Kahn, with her sister, Kathy Adams, her niece, Casey Adams and her nephew, Billy Adams
POCOPSON — Kelli Kahn, first grade teacher at Pocopson Elementary School (PES), has been named as one of five finalists for the 2015 Citadel Heart of Learning Award for Elementary School Teacher Excellence, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District announced Thursday.
Kahn was one of 15 finalists, covering three categories and was selected from the almost 2,700 total nominations received this year.
The Citadel Heart of Learning Award program was created in a joint effort by Citadel and the
Chester County Intermediate Unit to recognize, honor and thank excellent teachers throughout
the county.
Kahn teaches first grade at Pocopson Elementary and this is the second time she has earned
this recognition for her outstanding contributions to our students.
“Kelly is a dedicated teacher that makes learning fun for her students,” PES Principal Andrew McLaughlin said. “She has built a learning environment that is full of energy, accepting of all personalities yet rich academically. She makes every one of her students feel special and provides them with a learning experience that they never forget.”
Kahn has earned the respect of her coworkers as well. At an awards ceremony held for her this week at Pocopson Elementary school, one of her coworkers, veteran teacher Dave Lichter said that, “Kelli is a true gift to our district and the teaching profession with all of her enthusiasm, energy, and empathy towards the students who are so lucky to have her for a teacher. What a great way for a kid to begin his/her academic career!”.
On May 5, Kahn will join finalists from all school districts in Chester County at the award banquet for final awards, where she will receive a $500 award that can be used in her classroom.
A total of 65 UCFSD teachers were nominated for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award:
Nominees:
| Joseph Ahart Scott Anderson Michael Audevard Christine Bailey Betsy Ballard Katherine Bodenstab George Crowley Charlotte DeNenno Faith Dilworth Lisa Dougherty Susan Feinstein Jessica Gallagher Rachel Marquette Fran Mulhern Perk Musacchio Cheryl Nelson Kathy Newell Dawn Oldenski Robyn Brazill Kevin Brode Stephanie Brown |
Clee Brun Christine Bunting Buddy Burgess Kelly Cicchino Cathy Cipollini Jennifer Clark George Claypoole Debbie Collins Lori Collins Emilie Conover Jay Cranston Kevin Crossman Marisa Gheris Catherine Gillespie Sally Greenwood Erin Grubb Ellie Hayes Christine Ilgenfritz Kelli Kahn Michelle Lafferty Farah Lawrence Veronique Liska |
Jerry Little Karin Little Sandi Litvin Charles Manning Vanessa Marchetto Kathryn Markloff James O’Rourke Todd Picard Labrae Rafferty Patrick Ricci Chrissie Rissmiller Amanda Ruch Judy Small Kristie Spina Jenny Steinen Ryan Stephens Joseph Sudimak John Walsh Heather Wanner Kathy Whitman Angela Wilbanks Barbara Williamson |
