EXTON â Citadel Credit Union is honoring teachers from across the region for going âabove and beyondâ in teaching. Twenty-one teachers from across the Greater Philadelphia region have been named as recipients of the 2021 Citadel Heart of Learning Award. Three grand prize winners will be announced May 20 during a live Facebook event, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. More than 1,000 teachers were nominated this year â by their students, peers, parents and administrators and community members. âCitadel is proud to build strength in education through the Citadel Heart of Learning Award program,â Mike Schnably, senior vice president, Citadel Credit Union, said in a press release. âFor the past 20 years, weâve been honored to recognize teachersâ tireless efforts; but this year was certainly unique. Seeing how our local educators have adapted throughout the pandemic just reaffirms how vital they are to the community.â
The 2020 Coatesville winner Heather McBall of East Fallowfield Elementary receiving her award. During an academic year unlike any other, Citadel Credit Union is building strength in education by honoring 21 local teachers with the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. Teachers from across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties have been recognized after being nominated by their students, peers, parents, and administrators. The Citadel Heart of Learning Award, one of Citadel’s longest standing initiatives, was started 20 years ago in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), to recognize teachers who show dedication in and outside of the classroom, and truly go above and beyond in their role as educators.