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Elementary Teacher and Doctoral Student Nikki Birkbeck Named Finalist for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Nikki Birkbeck, an elementary science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM) teacher at Goodnoe Elementary School in Bucks County’s Council Rock School District and a two-time Penn State College of Education alumna and current Penn State World Campus doctoral student, has been named one of 12 finalists for the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award.

By Stephanie Koons

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