Christopher Leonard Pennington

Past Participant

This Week's Question: What would you do with a $10,000 classroom grant?

Watch the video above to find out how the finalist answered.

The Finalist

Teacher's Name: Christopher Leonard Pennington

Grade: 9th-12th

Subject Area (If Applicable): Life Skills

School Name: Thomas Alva Edison High School

School City: Minneapolis

School State: MN

Teacher's Bio

Christopher Pennington is a Learning Disabilities teacher and teaches Employment and Independent Living at Edison High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He provides hands-on learning experiences for his students to prepare them for the real world, whether that means learning job skills or practical life skills. His program is currently focused on offering classes in cooking and nutrition, bike mechanics, woodshop and greenhouse gardening. He has integrated business, marketing, and design principles into his lessons, challenging students beyond their regimented classes. Most importantly, his lessons get students involved in their community so that they contribute to society in valuable ways.

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