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Rich Kressly is an experienced educator specializing in technology education, with a career spanning over 29 years across various school districts and roles. Currently serving as a Technology Education Teacher at Upper Perkiomen School District since August 2018, Rich also advises the TSA and Robotics teams and coaches baseball. Prior experience includes teaching at Bethlehem Area School District, where Rich instructed technology education and PLTW engineering courses and advised related extracurricular activities. As Education Manager at VEX Robotics, Inc., Rich developed curriculum and supporting materials for K-12 STEM education globally. Additional teaching roles encompass positions in English and technology education across several districts, contributing to curriculum development, mentorship, and various extracurricular initiatives. Rich holds a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Kutztown University and has obtained teaching certifications from Ursinus College. Rich’s robust background emphasizes a commitment to STEM and robotics education, teacher training, and curriculum innovation.