North Carolina – Discovery Education, a global education technology leader, today announced the winners of its first Discovery Education Awards. Discovery Education Awards recognize districts, schools and educators who leverage students' natural curiosity and desire to learn to increase achievement.
For the first time this May, the Discovery Education Awards recognized U.S. districts, schools, and educators who have impacted student learning by adapting and personalizing instruction to better spark curiosity and engagement. Recipients were selected through a competitive nomination and application process that highlighted the commitment of participating districts, 'schools' and educators to fostering student growth. The 2024 Discovery Education Award winners include:
earth of the year
- Kansas City School District, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Collier – Missouri
- Pasco County School District, Superintendent Dr. Kurt S. Browning – Florida
- Richland County Office of Education District 2, Superintendent Dr. Kim D. Moore – South Carolina
school of the year
- Franklin Area Intermediate School, Principal Dr. Robert Buffone – Murrysville, Pennsylvania
- Madison Rose Lane Elementary School, Principal Mr. Andre' Reyes – Phoenix, Arizona
Educator of the Year
- McKenna Akane, Middle School Educator, Alberton School District – Montana
- Frank Bogden, Technology Education Facilitator, Loudoun County Public Schools – Virginia
- Rodney Crouse, Elementary Educator, Guilford County Schools – North Carolina
- Debbie Martin, Instructional Technology Coach, Frederick County Public Schools – Virginia
- Rita Mortenson, Instructional Technology Coach, Verona Area School District – Wisconsin
To learn more about each of the outstanding winners, visit the Discover Education Awards website here.
Discovery Education is a global education technology leader providing cutting-edge digital solutions for learning anywhere. Serving 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, Discovery Education helps educators foster student curiosity through award-winning multimedia content, instructional support, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships.
“The districts, schools and educators we are honoring today through the Discovery Education Awards share this goal and go above and beyond the call of duty to foster student curiosity and promote academic success for all learners,” said Jeremy Cowdrey, CEO. said: Discovery education. “We sincerely congratulate everyone who participated in this inaugural event. Discovery Education is proud to be a collaborative partner as you work to engage students, inspire exploration, and achieve ambitious learning goals.”
To learn more about Discovery Education's award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media via: X (formerly Twitter)LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook.
Introduction to Discovery Education
Discovery Education is a global education technology leader that enables learning anywhere through cutting-edge digital platforms. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional support, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators provide equitable learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement around the world. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, with access to resources in more than 100 countries and territories. Global media company Warner Bros. Inspired by Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading educational technology solutions that support the success of every learner. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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