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EXTON — Citadel Credit Union is honoring teachers from across the region for going “above and beyond” 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 — by their students, peers, parents and administrators and community members.
“Citadel is proud to build strength in education through the Citadel Heart of Learning Award program,” Mike Schnably, senior vice president, Citadel Credit Union, said in a press release. “For the past 20 years, we’ve been honored to recognize teachers’ 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.” ....

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