Philadelphia Eagles Nouryon All-Pro Teachers

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Laurie Smith is a middle school educator with nearly 20 years of experience inspiring students to become curious thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and lifelong learners. After beginning her career in the business world, Laurie found her passion in education and has served students as a classroom teacher, interventionist, curriculum leader, and instructional coach. She currently teaches middle school math at St. Katharine Drexel Regional School, where she brings learning to life through hands-on learning, STEM challenges, real-world connections, and opportunities for students to evaluate, collaborate, and create. Laurie believes students learn best when they are given the freedom to ask questions, make mistakes, try again, and discover what they are capable of achieving.

Beyond her classroom, Laurie is committed to supporting the whole child and regularly gives her own time to help students in science, math, and other areas where they need additional encouragement. She believes that sometimes a student needs more than just a scripted lesson. Students need someone who believes in them until they are ready to believe in themselves. Laurie hopes her students leave her classroom with more than just number sense and mathematical concepts. She wants them to leave with confidence, resilience, curiosity, and the belief that they can make a difference in the world. Being named a Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro Teacher of the Year is an incredible honor, and Laurie is grateful for the opportunity to represent the educators who show up every day believing in the potential of every child.

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Jennifer Jones has been a dedicated Speech Therapist (also known as a Speech Teacher) for the past 28 years, currently serving in the Woodstown-Pilesgrove School District. She earned her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Kean University in 1998 and has devoted her career to the public school system, supporting students with diverse learning differences, including Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental disorders. Jennifer brings specialized skills in adapting instructional strategies, implementing targeted interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and families to build truly inclusive learning environments.

While improving her students' speech, language, and communication skills is central to her work, what fills Jennifer's heart most is connecting with her students beyond the classroom—whether attending Homecoming and Prom to watch them flourish or building meaningful community partnerships. Last spring, she joined coworker Katie Nicotra to support the Eagles Autism Foundation by assisting with fundraising ventures and running in the Eagles Autism Challenge. Katie's team raised over $10,000.00, which brought the Eagles Cheerleaders to their school and welcomed "Robert," a service dog who has had a profound impact on the lives of their students. She is honored to be recognized as an Eagles All-Pro Teacher.

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Tracey Cooke is a Northeastern University graduate who has been teaching for over 22 years across the Northeast Region; including Maryland, Baltimore City, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. During that time, she has influenced communities and students in over 6 schools and across several grades; 5th-7th. She's also worked as a Dean at Daroff Middle School. Tracey is currently the 7th grade ELA Teacher and Grade level at KIPP West Preparatory Charter School.  She has influenced countless students and families.  Encouraging young people, helping them to recognize their own potential, and celebrating their successes. Her passion and efficacy for teaching shows her student's engagement, energy, and scores.

Along with her reputation, she has a sparkling list of recognitions and awards mirroring her vested interest in educational development. Some awards and accolades include: (most recent) Eagles & Nouryon All-Pro Teachers 2026, Constance Clayton Award Teacher of the Year, KIPP Portrait of an Educator, and KIPP West Preparatory Student Excellence Data Award Winner. Tracey loves God, her family, and all the relationships she's built along the way.