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Dr. Eric Hahn of Ladue, First Peabody Logos Leader in Education This School Year
Teacher recognized for 25 years of dedicated service to students and the district.
Dr. Eric Hahn of Ladue High School was named the first Peabody Logos Leader in Education for the 2011-12 school year, and awarded $1,000 for his compassion and commitment to equality and democracy in education.
As a world history teacher for more than 25 years, Hahn is dedicated to ensuring that all high school students have access to advanced placement (AP) courses, and are prepared for the rigors of advanced curriculum.
Hahn is also truly dedicated to equality in education. Realizing that African American students remained underrepresented in AP courses, he was instrumental in creating a new program called “Students Taking Rigorous Instruction Developing Exceptionally” or “STRIDE,” and in its first year the program was responsible for doubling the number of African American students enrolled in sophomore AP history courses.
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The Peabody Logos Leaders in Education program rewards dedicated education professionals—from teachers and coaches to librarians and counselors—who inspire and motivate youth to succeed. Award recipients are selected throughout the school year by a committee of top educators and business leaders.
“Dr. Eric Hahn is a shining example of excellence in education. He engages students and inspires them to achieve their true potential,” said Vic Svec, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications for Peabody Energy. “Peabody created the Leaders in Education program to give outstanding educators like Eric the recognition they deserve.”
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In partnership with Logos School, the Leaders program was developed in Missouri in 2009, and reflects Peabody’s commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where the company’s employees live and work by honoring those who inspire students.
The 2011-2012 award program is continuing to accept nominations and is open to educational professionals of public, private and independent schools in designated communities where Peabody Energy employees live and work.
They can range from veteran teachers to individuals in support staff roles such as administrators, coaches or counselors.
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