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TEMS Teacher Wins 'Heart of Learning' Award
Beverly Jones Bell received the teaching award in a ceremony Tuesday.
Tredyffrin Easttown Middle School teacher Beverly Jones Bell is one of three teachers in Chester County to receive a 2013 Citadel Heart of Learning Award.Â
The "Heart of Learning Award" is a joint collaborative effort between Citadel and the Chester County Intermediate Unit, created to recognize dedicated teachers who impact the community.
Jones Bell, who retired earlier this school year, won for the middle school category, according to Citadel:
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An audience of more than 150 joined in congratulating not only the overall winners, but also the 12 other finalists beinghonored. [...] The special guest speaker was Amy Morton, Executive Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The event was also attended by board members of Citadel, Senator Andy Dinniman and Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.
Other winners included Rose Cappelli of Fern Hill Elementary School in West Chester and Susan Shelley of Unionville High School.
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