educational support

The Educational Support Committee supports public education, which includes:
  • Developing and supporting programs that promote improvements in public education for the citizens of Pennsylvania.
  • Encouraging and supporting students seeking careers in public education.
  • Promoting the positive accomplishments of Pennsylvania's public schools and the outstanding service provided by individuals employed in public schools.
Each spring our Chapter holds an awards luncheon to recognize Delaware County schools, public school employees, selected winners from the Delaware County Science Fair and students seeking a career in public education. The awards are the Lauretta Woodson Awards, the Educational Grant Awards, Delaware County Science Fair winners in four categories, and the Lauretta Woodson Scholarships. The Educational Grant and Lauretta Woodson School District Awards are given to selected school districts within Delaware County on a rotating basis.

Chapter Contact  - Educational Support – John Ruth    610-874-5940   jsr340@verizon.net

Click on the button titled 2020 Lauretta Woodson Scholarship Award Application to access and complete the application sections.  

2019 Educational Support awards 

Lauretta Woodson Awards
Rose Tree Media School District - $100 each and framed certificate
  • Teacher Award - Kimberly Michaels, Rose Tree Elementary School
  • Support Staff Award - Jennifer Blythe, Springton Lake Middle School

​Educational Grant Awards - Upper Darby School District 
    Kathleen Cain, Westbrook Park Elementary School

Lauretta Woodson Scholarships - $5,000 each
  • Sarah Hughes, Penncrest High School, Rose Tree Media School District
  • Zoe Demetriades, Upper Darby High School, Upper Darby School District

Frank Monaghan Memorial Scholarship - $1000
    Johnna Diehl, Sun Valley High School, Penn-Delco School District

Delaware County Science Fair Awards - $50 each
  • Zach Finley - Engineering (Factors Affecting the Route of Cetaceans)
  • Stanley Gian - Environmental Science  (RSA Encryption)
  • Aziyah Reed - Zoology (Low Cost and Energy Efficient Audio Based Security System)
  • Samiha Zarin - Computer Science  (The Seebeck Effect on Humid Air & Water)
NOTE: All students are Freshman at Upper Darby High School and all won First Place in the 9th Grade Division for their category