Chadds Ford, PA (March 25, 2025) |
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Delaware Valley Excellence in Teaching Award, recognizing outstanding educators who have made a significant impact on students and their communities in the Philadelphia region.
These exceptional teachers were selected from hundreds of nominations and will be honored at the FMFCU Foundation Celebration on April 10, 2025. The award, presented annually by FMFCU Foundation, is sponsored by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU), and The Daily Times. It celebrates educators who go above and beyond to inspire learning, foster innovation, and create meaningful experiences in the classroom. Each recipient will receive a $2,000 grant—$1,000 for the teacher and $1,000 for their school.
2025 Delaware Valley Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients
- Christi Barton – Brandywine Wallace Elementary School | Downingtown Area School District
- Erin Bohannon – Harris School | Southeast Delco School District
- Lindsey Bulla – Skyline Middle School | Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Sean Carey – Garrettford Elementary | Upper Darby School District
- Shawn Comfort – Cook-Wissahickon School | The School District of Philadelphia
- Nora Connell – DCIU
- Elizabeth Gali – Bywood Elementary School | Upper Darby School District
- Sarah Goudy – Greenwood Elementary School | Kennett Consolidated School District
- Melissa Haebel – Wallingford Elementary School | Wallingford-Swarthmore School District
- Michelle Kaczmarski – Manoa Elementary | Haverford Township School District
- Seanier Keyes – John B. Kelly Elementary School | The School District of Philadelphia
- Tess Lutz – Great Valley High School | Great Valley School District
- Shannon Murphy – Marple Education Center, DCIU
- Laura O'Kane – Coebourn Elementary, Pennell Elementary | Penn-Delco School District
- Julie Plater – Glenwood Elementary School | Rose Tree Media School District
- Derek Reed – Ardmore Avenue Elementary School | William Penn School District
- Kelly Skinner – Unionville Elementary School | Unionville Chadds Ford School District
- Emily Skoczen – Chichester Middle School | Chichester School District
- Nicole Werner – Interboro High School | Interboro School District
- Monica Willans – Radnor Elementary School | Radnor Township School District
"Teachers play a crucial role in shaping the future, and this award is our way of recognizing their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to students," said Rick Durante, FMFCU Foundation Executive Director. "With so many incredible nominations, selecting this year's recipients was no easy task. We are honored to celebrate these outstanding educators and their contributions to education in the Delaware Valley."
The FMFCU Foundation Celebration is an annual event that highlights individuals and organizations committed to education and community impact. Tickets and sponsorships are available at www.fmfcufoundation.org/events
For more information about the Delaware Valley Excellence in Teaching Award and other FMFCU Foundation initiatives, visit www.fmfcufoundation.org.
