2 From Rose Tree Media Nominated As Teacher of the Year Finalists

Two teachers from Rose Tree Media are among the 2017 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year finalists, the state Department of Education announced this week.

Sandra Lin and Phoebe Simmington from Rose Tree Media School District are among the 12 educators nominated by students, parents, colleagues and members of the community.

“Every day teachers are making a difference in the lives of their students in communities across the commonwealth,” Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera said. “The Department of Education applauds this year’s finalists, who represent the commitment and professionalism that so many Pennsylvania educators share.”

Here is the complete list of 2017 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year finalists:

• Patricia Cekella, Pine-Richland School District
• Jill Geesey, Penns Valley Area School District
• Megan Henry, Lower Merion School District
• Lyndsay Levengood, Brandywine Heights Area School District
• Sandra Lin, Rose Tree Media School District
• Allison Mackley, Derry Township Area School District
• Katherine Meucci, Bethel Park School District
• Colleen Reiner, Manheim Central School District
• Phoebe Simmington, Rose Tree Media School District
• Emily Smoller, Bethel Park School District
• Michael Soskil, Wallenpaupack Area School District
• Julie Weaver, Southern Tioga School District

The finalists must be prepared to effectively carry out the duties of the state’s Teacher of the Year, which will be announced in December 2016, including being Pennsylvania’s nominee for National Teacher of the Year, the Department of Education says.