PHILADELPHIA, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Axalta (NYSE: AXTA),
a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, and the
Philadelphia Eagles honored 10 Philadelphia-area teachers for their
commitment to students, school and community. The sixth-annual
All-Pro Teachers program received hundreds of nominations from
which 10 local teachers were chosen for their outstanding drive,
innovative teaching methods and the use of science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in their
classrooms.
Shirley Posey, an 11th
grade biology teacher at Imhotep Institute Charter High School and
one of the honorees, was recognized as the 2020 Axalta All-Pro
Teacher of the Year. Each of the teachers received a donation
toward continuing STEM education in their school, four tickets to
an upcoming Eagles game, a personalized Eagles jersey and football
and were automatically nominated for the 2020 Axalta All-Pro
Teacher of the Year.
"Education is the foundation of future growth and success, and
we recognize the criticality of exposing today's students to STEM
subjects," said Robert Bryant,
Axalta's CEO. "Axalta is proud to partner with the Philadelphia
Eagles to honor, support, and celebrate teachers and the role they
play in inspiring the next generation."
Posey was nominated by fellow teacher, Trichita Covington, who said, "Shirley's efforts
have helped to increase her students' biology scores on the
Keystone Exams and have motivated them to become innovative
thinkers by using their imagination to apply the information
they've learned in their textbooks. She's turned her biology
classroom into a learning space that is producing the next
generation of scientists and engineers." As the 2020 Axalta All-Pro
Teacher of the Year, Posey will receive additional funding and an
Eagles-themed pep rally to be held for the entire school, when
appropriate.
"The Philadelphia Eagles are proud to congratulate Shirley Posey, and all of the 2020 Axalta
All-Pro Teachers, on this well-deserved honor that recognizes their
inspirational commitment to STEM education, their professions, and
most importantly, their students," said Catherine Carlson, Philadelphia Eagles Senior
Vice President, Revenue and Strategy. "Through each of their unique
teaching styles and stewardship, these honorees are preparing their
students to be future leaders. We are thrilled to join Axalta, as
we do every year, in celebrating these unsung heroes for their
passion, dedication and enthusiasm in the classroom."
The 2020 Axalta All-Pro Teachers are:
- Andrew Bachman –
Pottstown High School, engineering and technology
- Dr. Ryan Baxter – West
Catholic Preparatory School, engineering
- Shaun DeLoche –
Delran High School, mathematics
- Vincent Doud – Woodbury
Jr/Sr High School, video arts design and innovation
- Shirley Posey – Imhotep
Institute Charter High School, biology
- Jess Kriegner – Ocean
City Intermediate School, mathematics
- Nancy Mulville –
Cinnaminson High School, business/computer science
- Brian Nucifore – Camden
County Technical High School, engineering
- Michael Omilian –
Moorestown Friends School, mathematics
- Melissa Tracy – Odyssey
Charter School, social studies
Every year, the Philadelphia Eagles and Axalta honor outstanding
fifth through 12th grade STEM educators across
the Greater Philadelphia region as part of the All-Pro
Teachers program. Axalta congratulates the 2020 winners and
encourages students and schools throughout the Philadelphia region to learn more about the
Axalta All-Pro Teachers program by
visiting https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/community/allproteachers/.
About Axalta
Axalta is a global leader in the
coatings industry, providing customers with innovative, colorful,
beautiful, and sustainable coatings solutions. From light vehicles,
commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors,
building facades and other industrial applications, our coatings
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity, and
enhance durability. With more than 150 years of experience in the
coatings industry, the global team at Axalta continues to find ways
to serve our more than 100,000 customers in over 130 countries
better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and
technology. For more information, visit axalta.com and follow
us @axalta on Twitter.
Contact
Jessica Iben
C: +1-267-398-8163
jessica.iben@axalta.com
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