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In the photo are Sherry Colgate of Sierra Tel Communications Group and
Jon Corippo. Mr. Corippo was nominated for the honor by Sierra Telephone.
Jon
Corippo, a seventh grade teacher at Coarsegold Elementary School, has
been selected as the Rural Teacher of the Year by the Foundation for Rural
Education and Development (FRED). Mr. Corippo was nominated for the honor
by Sierra Telephone. All OPASTCO telco members are invited to nominate
one teacher for the award. As the award recipient's nominating telephone
company, Sierra Telephone will be recognized at the 2003 OPASTCO Summer
Convention in Grand Traverse, Michigan.
Coarsegold Elementary School will receive a grant of $5,000 for technology
upgrades and expansion as a result of Mr. Corippo's selection. The nominees
were evaluated on implementation of creative teaching strategies; inspiring
students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn; showing active involvement
and leadership in professional development and extra-curricular activities;
effectively using telecommunication technology as a resource to enrich
learning; and playing an active role in the school and community. Each
year, FRED recognizes one outstanding educator who represents classroom
teachers throughout rural America. "To have one of our teachers recognized
as the most outstanding educator in rural America is a tremendous honor,"
comments Coarsegold Union School District Superintendent Bill McCabe.
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