Dr. Aaron Rea has been recognized as a recipient of the Data-to-Impact Educator Award, an honor that highlights educators who effectively use data and collaboration to improve student learning. Dr. Rea was nominated by Dr. Susan Gentile, Director of Instruction and Learning, in recognition of his leadership in using instructional data to strengthen teaching and support student success.
"Aaron has been instrumental in helping our schools use data in thoughtful and practical ways," said Dr. Gentile. "By working closely with building administrators and teachers, he has helped create a culture where teams use student data to guide instructional decisions and focus on the strategies that have the most impact on student learning."
Dr. Rea is one of only three educators in Pennsylvania selected to receive this recognition and will be awarded a $500 Curriculum Impact Mini-Grant to support programs that measurably improve student learning outcomes.
“I am thankful to Dr. Gentile for the nomination and honored to be recognized with this award," shared Dr. Rea. "I’m grateful to work alongside incredible teachers and administrators whose shared commitment to using data to improve student learning makes this work not only possible, but purposeful.”
The Data-to-Impact Educator Award celebrates educators who demonstrate exemplary practice by:
- Using curriculum planning, mapping, and professional learning to strengthen instruction.
- Drawing on student data to refine teaching and close learning gaps.
- Building collaborative structures—such as professional learning communities, department teams, and cross-grade partnerships—that benefit students across a school or district.
This recognition reflects Dr. Rea’s commitment to using data-informed practices and collaborative leadership to support continuous improvement and positive outcomes for students.