Angela Pisciotta Named Kindergarten Teacher of the
Year
The Gertrude Faust Potthoff 2005 Kindergarten Teacher of the Year reception was
held at the Carondelet Historic Center on Wednesday, September 28, 2005. The
winner of this year’s award, Angela Pisciotta of Mallinckrodt was joined
by her principal, Betty Blanchard and a host of family members to celebrate this
wonderful occasion. Also honored were the four finalists: Michelle Henderson,
Dunbar; Lakita Speed, Hodgen, Kathleen Rodemacher, Mitchell and Amy Bruckner,
formerly of Jefferson School. Funded through the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation,
this award program honors the talent and dedication of St. Louis Public Schools
kindergarten teachers by providing the winner a $1,000 monetary award from the
Foundation. Parsons Blewett Memorial Fund provides $500 for teacher supplies
and/or professional development. Additionally, Parsons Blewett provides $250
for teacher supplies and/or professional development for each finalist. Each
teacher and school received KTOY plaques.
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