2 Montco Teachers Honored With National Award

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Two Montgomery County teachers who work at different Malvern School locations have been honored with a unique national honor.

Cheryl Ann DeStefano, a preschool lead teacher at the West Norriton Malvern School, and and Chelsea Moyer, a pre-kindergarten lead teacher at the Blue Bell Malvern School, were both recognized during the weekend's virtual ceremony.

“We are extremely proud of these exceptional teachers who represent all of our incredible teachers and staff at The Malvern School,” Kristen M. Waterfield, CEO and founder of The Malvern School, said in a statement. “Early childhood teachers are often unsung heroes, but the past year has shined a light on just how critical they are to children’s development and well-being, the dynamics of modern families and the economy overall."

The distinction, the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards, was given 27 teachers nationwide. Moyer was ranked among the top 10 of recipients, and was considered for the Helene Marks National Child Care Teacher of the Year Award.

"For our teachers to be honored among many outstanding early learning professionals who have gone above and beyond to ensure young children and their families continue to thrive is a great honor," Waterfield added.

The Malvern School, a year-round private pre-school for children aged six weeks to 12 years old, was founded in 1998 and 27 locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.