Rita Sorrentino, the computer and technology teacher at Overbrook Elementary School was one of 20 regional teachers honored on March 14 by the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia for the annual Teacher as Hero Awards, sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Ms. Sorrentino, one of the original co-founding teachers of the Teachers Institute of Philadelphia, was honored for her many years of classroom service, her willingness to go “above and beyond” in contributing to the success of both students and colleagues, and her prolific creation of well-researched curriculum units both in the local TIP program at the University of Pennsylvania as well as the national seminar program at Yale University. Rita has also been active in Philadelphia Writing Project and numerous other teacher-centered programs. All TIP program members should be proud of Rita’s accomplishments. TIP is pleased to note that Ms. Sorrentino is the fourth teacher associated with the Institute to win this distinction in the past three years.
Ms. Rita Sorrentino, "Teacher as Hero" award honoree
The Teachers Institute of Philadelphia 