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CITGO Awards School Supplies and STEM Resources to "Fueling Education" WinnersHOUSTON, Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CITGO Petroleum Corporation recently announced the winners of its sixth-annual Fueling Education program, an initiative designed to raise awareness of the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. From June through September, educators within the CITGO footprint entered the sweepstakes by submitting a brief description of how they help inspire STEM education within their classrooms. "We are committed to developing the next generation of STEM leaders," said CITGO Vice President Strategic Shareholder Relations, Government & Public Affairs, Rafael Gomez. "We also recognize that the people who will have the biggest direct impact are the teachers who are inspiring, educating and encouraging students every day. That's why we started Fueling Education six years ago – to reward and support exceptional teachers." Ninety First Prize winners received a $1,000 voucher for school supplies redeemable at National School Supply and a subscription to Steve Spangler's Virtual Science Workshop. Three grand prize winners -- Susan VanDeWater of Wieland Elementary in Pflugerville, Texas; Tracy Nicely of Green Springs Elementary in Green Springs, Ohio; and Casey Sentz of Anchorage Public School in Anchorage, Ky. – each received a $5,000 voucher for school supplies redeemable at National School Supply, as well as an in-school teacher workshop from Mr. Spangler for up to 100 teachers. "Steve caused a STEM movement in our little district which I will be forever grateful," said grand prize winner . "Our students are going to reap the benefits from us meeting him and catching the wonder of STEM." The Fueling Education program is one of many efforts aligned with the CITGO signature educational initiative called the CITGO STEM Talent Pipeline. The goal is to expand STEM education and career opportunities for students in the company's operational areas. Since the Pipeline's inception in 2016, CITGO has awarded more than $1.5 million toward programs that promote the importance of STEM education and provide educators with much needed resources. About Steve Spangler About CITGO View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/citgo-awards-school-supplies-and-stem-resources-to-fueling-education-winners-300762685.html SOURCE CITGO |