2024: Philadelphia Voted Matthew Kay- Science Leadership Academy Best Teacher!
Matthew Kay- Science Leadership Academy
1482 Green Street
(215) 400-7830
scienceleadership.org
Matthew Kay has helped pioneer the vision at Science Leadership Academy. It first opened its doors in 2006 with the aims of providing a curriculum to prepare students for college and the life ahead through strengthening crucial traits that will be leaned on in the years ahead, all through the lens of science. Kay uses his passion for the sciences to help students fuel their drive to learn about the world through a heavy emphasis of practical work and performance-based learning. Partnerships with the Franklin Institute allow for some amazing development opportunities for students, and Kay’s dedication to his craft has allowed many to take their first steps into the world of science and technology.
2023: Philadelphia Voted Omar Ali – Northeast High School Best Teacher!
Omar Ali – Northeast High School
1601 Cottman Avenue
(215) 728-5018
nehs.philasd.org
Omar Ali was a 2019 recipient of The Lindback Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award and continues to shine as a dedicated teacher at Northeast High. Ali teaches video game development, web design, and communications technology and holds multiple industry certifications. An engaging teacher, he works to get students interested in STEM.
2022: Philadelphia Voted Matthew Kay Best Teacher!
Matthew Kay
1482 Green Street
(215) 400-7830 – scienceleadership.org
Matthew Kay is an English teacher at Science Leadership Academy, a high school offering a college-preparatory curriculum that focuses on science, technology, mathematics, and entrepreneurship. A product of The School District of Philadelphia, Kay is one of SLA’s founding teachers and the athletic director and varsity boys basketball coach. Kay is also the founder and coordinator of the PYPM Slam League, which hosts slam poetry competitions for youth across Philadelphia. Kay graduated from Saul High School, West Chester University, and PennWest California, and is the published author of Not Light, But Fire.
2021: Philadelphia Voted Janet Jackson Best Teacher!
Janet Jackson
6340 Wayne Ave
(215) 400-3630 – lingelbach.philasd.org
Learning is interesting and fun in the city’s school district classroom belonging to Janet Jackson, the kind of educator parents hope their kids will have. Janet Jackson at Anna L. Lingelbach Elementary School delivers lessons in a clear, organized manner and approaches her students with respect and effective communication. Jackson was recognized for her service in 2019 as a recipient of a Lindback Distinguished Teachers Award. She exudes shining qualities in academia as a communicator, listener and collaborator. Students gain a life-long love of learning in a classroom run by this star member of the city’s public school team!
