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Upper Darby honors longtime educator Joanna DeVito with Service to Children award
Summary
Joanna DeVito, a 26-year educator at Upper Darby High School who has served as teacher, freshman academic facilitator and assistant principal, received the district's 27th annual Service to Children Award.
Joanna DeVito was honored by the Upper Darby School District Board of School Directors on May 26 with the 27th annual Service to Children Award for her years of service and leadership.
Board president Murphy Marcy recounted DeVito’s career beginning in August 1998 at Upper Darby High School, noting her roles as a math teacher, freshman academic facilitator and later assistant principal. Marcy praised DeVito’s commitment to students, saying DeVito has helped “shape confidence, character, and community.”
Colleagues described DeVito’s leadership growth and impact on students both inside and outside the classroom. The board asked attendees to join in congratulating DeVito and recognized her contributions as part of the meeting’s opening recognitions.
Why it matters: The award highlights long-term educator contributions in the district and public recognition of leadership that supports students’ academic and social development.
What’s next: The board included the recognition in its public record; no further action was announced.
