North Penn Teacher Honored With National Award For Excellence

LANSDALE, PA — A North Penn teacher has been honored with a distinguished award from a national organization, the school district announced.

Kathleen Noce, a family consumer sciences teacher, was selected as the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars.

The award recognizes Noce as a "role model to pupils" who has shown "outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the profession. Noce was nominated by a student.

"Each year, student members of NSHSS are invited to nominate the educator who has made the most significant contribution to their academic career for the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award," North Penn said in an announcement regarding the award. "This honor recognizes exemplary educators whose passion and devotion inspire their students to grow and develop as scholars, leaders and citizens."

The goal of the National Society is to provide opportunities for high achieving students to advance their goals through unique learning experiences, internships, and scholarships.

“Dedicated educators who exhibit a commitment to excellence deserve our highest praise and appreciation,” NSHSS President James W. Lewis said in a statement. “Through our Educators of Distinction program and the grants we provide to support professional development and enrich classroom instruction, we hope to acknowledge and encourage the vital work of teachers, counselors and administrators who are shaping the intellect and character of our young scholars.”

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