Abington Teacher, Mr. Jeffrey Chou, Named

2011 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year

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It is with great pride and honor that we share with the Abington School District and wider community that Mr. Jeffrey Chou, sixth grade teacher at Highland Elementary School, has been named as the 2011 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.

At ceremonies on Tuesday, October 5, 2010,  Mr. Chou was recognized in Harrisburg at the Teacher of the Year Conference. 

Following the conference, Pennsylvania Representative Josh Shapiro announced the award at the House of Representatives and at a briefing with Governor Ed Rendell.

Mr.  Chou was selected as one of only 12 Teacher of the Year Finalists in Pennsylvania.  When it was announced that he was a Finalist, students and colleagues commented how Mr. Chou puts the needs of students first, getting children actively involved in their education, and how he was an early user of educational technology to enhance teaching and learning.  Dr. Kaemmer, principal of Highland Elementary School, stated “Mr. Chou is an excellent role model for students as well as for fellow teachers.  He goes to great lengths to support students –including sending encouraging, congratulatory letters to his students when they enter high school and when they graduate.”