Press Release
FOR
IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Contact: Julie Linder
May
15, 2012
(314) 345-2367
4 SLPS Principals Named Peabody Energy Leaders in Education
Voting Now Underway for Peabody Energy Educator of the Year
ST. LOUIS, MO. May 15, 2012 –Four
SLPS principals have been recognized as top educators in the region by
the Peabody Energy Leaders in Education program, which supports
educators who foster the future workforce and prepare students to
compete in a global marketplace. This important investment helps to
strengthen education for the next generation.
Selected
throughout the school year by Peabody’s committee of top educators, and
corporate and business leaders, the St. Louis Public School District is
proud to recognize:
· Dr. Wanda LeFlore, principal at Kennard Classical Junior Academy
· Ms. Debra Leto, principal at Mason School of Academic and Cultural Literacy
· Mr. Brian O’Connor, principal at Nottingham Community Access & Job Training High School
· Dr. Amy Phillips, principal at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School
These
four honorees each received a $1,000 grant in surprise ceremonies at
their respective schools and will be recognized at an awards reception
in August. In addition, they are now eligible to move on to the next
stage of the program, which will name the 2011-2012 Peabody Energy
Educator of the Year.
To vote, please visit www.facebook/PeabodyEnergyLeaders between May 15th and June 15th. The 2011-2012 Peabody Energy Educator of the Year will receive an additional $5,000 grant.
For more information regarding the Peabody Energy Leaders in Education program, please visit www.peabodyenergyleadersineducation.org. For more information regarding the press release, please contact the Office of Public Information (314) 345-2367.
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Thanks,
Julie Linder
Media Relations
Office of Public Information-St. Louis Public Schools
Office Phone: 314-345-2367
Office Cell: 314-393-0572
Fax: 314-345-2665
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