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HUNTINGTON – State Senator Andy Zay and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick honored Teresa Knepple, science teacher at Whitko Middle School, at the Senate District 17 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on May 11 at Huntington University.
Along with 10 other teachers from each of the school corporations in Zay’s district, Knepple was honored for “… modeling a commitment to continuous improvement and constantly seeking new strategies to help students learn at higher levels," according to Whitko Middle School Principal Gene Sweeney, Ph.D.
The luncheon to honor teachers during the annual Teacher Appreciation Week was by invitation only, held in Habecker Dining Commons on Huntington University Campus. Honorees received a tour of Huntington County Community Center following the reception.
Knepple has coordinated the Adopt A Family Christmas fundraiser at Whitko?Middle School for the past 14 years. She has served as the Lego Robotics coach at Whitko Middle School for the past 16 years and the Middle School Science Academic coach for the past three years. Additionally, she coordinates the SUCCESS tutoring for RTI needs-based students and is the vice president and an active member of the Whitko Classroom Teacher’s Association for the past 24 years.
Sweeney, praised Knepple saying, "You will not find a candidate for this recognition with a deeper knowledge of best practices for helping students improve and for helping schools become better places. She leads with her heart and that is why her students excel. We are a better school community as a result of her compassion and teaching excellence. Teresa Knepple is a treasure to Whitko Community Schools, and it is a privilege to be able to honor her in this way.”
