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Knowledge Adventure Teacher of the Year Honored

mary | 07 May, 2007 10:45

Brooklyn, NY – Apr. 11, 2007 – An elementary school computer teacher who uses project-based learning to integrate technology into multiple curriculum areas is the Knowledge Adventure Teacher of the Year. Katarina Kupfer of P.S. 164 Caesar Rodney in Brooklyn, N.Y. was selected from a nationwide pool of candidates in the culmination of Knowledge Adventure's Teacher Awards Program.

Representatives from Knowledge Adventure joined students and teachers today at P.S. 164 to honor Kupfer who has won her school a computer lab, valued at $10,000, consisting of eight Dell computers equipped with all of Knowledge Adventure School’s software, as well as a full day of training for school staff. “Mrs. Kupfer is a phenomenal computer teacher. Her students are always engaged with creative projects and educational research. I am so proud that she has earned this national award. It is definitely well deserved,” said Danielle Bennett, the school’s assistant principal.

The rest of the school staff echoes Bennett’s sentiment. "Kathy Kupfer is a competent and dedicated teacher. Her knowledge of technology is an asset to the students, staff, and parents of P.S. 164," said Joann Altieri, the school secretary. (More)