Honoring Education Professionals

One educator can make a profound difference. Educators inspire, guide, teach and lead. They also transform lives.

That's why Peabody Energy created the Leaders in Education program. By honoring education professionals – from teachers and coaches to librarians and counselors – we recognize the heroes in education who help our children achieve their true potential.

The Leaders in Education program rewards dedicated and compassionate educational professionals with grants and recognition at an annual dinner reception. Award recipients are selected throughout the school year by a committee of top educators and business leaders and each earn a $1,000 grant. More »

Leaders in Education Mission

Message from Peabody Energy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
As the world's largest coal company, Peabody Energy knows something about empowering people and economies. We created the Peabody Energy Leaders in Education program to empower great educators … More »

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Empowering Communities
Peabody Energy's mission as a community partner is to improve lives through strategic social investments that empower communities, educate the next generation, restore, conserve and beautify the environment, and engage our employees to give back … More »

Strengthening Education
At Peabody, we know that sustainable energy solutions power economic prosperity and improve quality of life. Similarly, education holds powerful potential for an improved future … More »


News Feed

Suburban Journals - February 1, 2012

Holy Cross teacher honored

In Memoriam of Kathleen Piner – January 30, 2012

Kathleen Piner Remembered for Her Dedication to Students

Lindbergh Lookup - January 27, 2012

Math Teacher Laura Thomas Wins Surprise Award

Maryland Heights Patch - January 27, 2012

Pattonville Teacher Rob Lamb Named Peabody Logos Leader in Education

Mt. Vernon Register-News - January 25, 2012

Teacher receives award for dedication

Suburban Journals - January 20, 2012

Rockwood teacher wins Peabody award

Evansville Courier and Press - January 17, 2012

Helfrich Park teacher Chad Hartmann recognized

Basin Radio Network - January 4, 2012

Local teacher receives $1,000 prize for her dedication

Carmi Times - December 28, 2011

Local teacher named Peabody Energy Leader in Education

WTWO-TV in Terre Haute, Indiana December 19, 2011

Chad LeDune of Carlisle Elementary and Junior High School was named a Peabody Energy Leader in Education.

Webster-Kirkwood Times December 9, 2011

WGHS's Dwight Kirksey Honored For Leadership

Generations News Letter Journal - December 8, 2011

Surprise! Proctor wins Peabody award

Gillette News Record - December 1, 2011

Gillette teacher earns $1,000 award incorporating exercise in the classroom

Webster Groves Patch - November 29, 2011

High School Student Support Aide Receives Top Honor

KSDK - November 23, 2011

Nancy Moore, math department chair at Visitation Academy, receives a Leader in Education award

Dubois County Free Press - November 21, 2011

Amber Hasenour, a Southridge math teacher, received recognition and $1000 this morning in a surprise ceremony

Daily Register - November 17, 2011

Eldorado teacher David Jones awarded by Peabody Energy

Press Release - November 7, 2011

Heather Nelson is recognized for her dedication to students and awarded $1,000

Press Release - November 1, 2011

Kathy Stephens of Hillcrest Elementary School was named the first local Peabody Energy Leader in Education

Alton Daily News - November 8, 2011

Pitts Receives Leaders in Education Award

Gillette News Record - November 3, 2011

Hillcrest teacher wins $1,000 from Peabody program

Basins Radio Network - November 2, 2011

Hillcrest teacher named Peabody Energy Leader in Education

Ladue Schools - November 1, 2011

Tim Beirne Recognized as Peabody Energy Leader in Education

News Magazine Network - October 26, 2011

Howell educator named Peabody Logos Leader in Education

St. Louis Post Dispatch - October 26, 2011

Education Digest

Ladue-Frontenac Patch - October 23, 2011

Dr. Eric Hahn of Ladue, First Peabody Logos Leader in Education This School Year

Gillette News Record - September 18, 2011

Peabody is looking for local leaders in education

South County Times - September 16, 2011

Notre Dame's Sister Janise Named Peabody's "Educator Of The Year"

St. Louis Post Dispatch - September 9, 2011

Education Digest

Suburban Journals - September 5, 2011

Berberich named Educator of the Year

Suburban Journals - September 4, 2011

McAteer named Peabody Energy Leader in Education

St. Louis Review - September 1, 2011

Sr. Berberich chosen Peabody Energy Educator of Year

St. Louis Post Dispatch - August 24, 2011

Education digest

University City Patch - August 23, 2011

Board Room Seeks to Recognize Classroom

PRNewswire - Aug. 17, 2011

Peabody Energy Expands its Leaders in Education Program: Call for Nominations Now Open

Saint Louis Review - May 4, 2011

Six Catholic Educators Recognized as Leaders in Education

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - March 21, 2011

Looking past struggles to see the potential can change a child's life

PRNewswire - August 25, 2010

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon Announces Tim Schnoeker as Peabody Logos Educator of the Year

Leaders in Education
2010-2011 Award Event

2011-2012 Honorees

Nancy Lochmann

Holy Cross Lutheran School

Ann Will

Newcastle High School

Pearl Thompson

St. Louis Charter School


Connie Bachmann

Sacred Heart School

David Hardesty

Conestoga Elementary

Debb Proctor

Newcastle High School