Allentown, PA (April 28, 2016) Allentown School District teacher, Chris Tempro, has a distinction that most teachers do not – that of Jeopardy! competitor. Fifteen of America’s brightest educators will be featured in the annual JEOPARDY! Teachers Tournament which will air May 2 – 13.
Tempro has been with the Allentown School District since 2002. During the 2015-2016 school year, he was the GEAR-UP Academic Coach for the fall and in February moved to become the Math Teacher at Building 21 Allentown High School. Prior to that assignment, he taught Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry (2010-2015) at William Allen High School; Algebra I and Algebra II at Trexler Middle School (2003-2010); and was a salaried substitute at Harrison-Morton Middle School (2002-2003).
Although the results of the competition cannot be revealed – viewers will have to watch the show, Tempro enjoyed the competition and educational comradery during this experience.
The teachers were competing for a $100,000 grand prize and a spot in the next JEOPARDY! Tournament of Champions. Additionally, Farmers Insurance, through its Thank America’s Teachers program, has presented each contestant with a $2,500 educational grant to fund classroom projects. Jeopardy! holds the Guinness World Records® title for the most Emmy® Awards won by a TV game show (32 Emmys), including the 2015 Emmy® for Outstanding Game Show. The show and its host, Alex Trebek, are in their 32nd season in syndication.
About Allentown School District
ASD serves more than 16,000 students in a network of 22 early childhood, elementary, middle and high schools located throughout the City of Allentown, PA. The Allentown School District is the third largest urban school district out of 500 districts in the Commonwealth. A shared vision of the community, parents, guardians, staff and faculty focuses on “Empowering Students for Life,” providing ASD students with the skills and academics they need to realize their aspirations whether they be college, career or technical focus. ASD goals are aligned and compatible with the Pathways to Success Framework while providing a balanced education to all students. Allentown School District employs approximately 2,200 teachers, staff and administrators. The District, founded in 1866 and celebrating its Sesquicentennial throughout 2015-2016, serves students from 43 countries speaking 26 languages with nearly 90 percent of households qualifying as low income. ASD is committed to providing safe learning environments in which all students have equal access to education programs and resources.
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Press Release provided by:
Kimberly Golden Benner
Director of Communications
Allentown School District
