Cle Davenport, a Deering High School TeacherWins Inaugural Award from Hanscom Air Force Base, in Massachusetts.

Cyle Davenport, a Deering High School science teacher, is one of ten educators throughout New England to win an inaugural Air and Space Forces’ Sentry Educator Award, instituted by the 319th recruiting Squadron at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts

The new award recognizes the top ten educators throughout New England who demonstrate support of Air Force Core Values of integrity, service and excellence.  Davenport received the award at a special surprise ceremony at Deering on May 22 at which squadron officials presened him with an Air Force Sentry trophy.

“This award is one way of embracing our partners in academia and recognizing them for developig our nation’s future and embodying our shared values of Integrity, Service and Excellence in all we do,” said Chief Master Sgt. Gervacio Maidonado, 319th Recruiting Squadron production superintendent,” said in a statement.

“I am fortunate to be a part of a school like Deering High school, where both staff and students are encouraged to find their passion and explore them,” said Cyle Davenport.  “We have the best students at our school, curious and bright, and eager to bring real positive change to their worlds.  The opportunities I have to ignite their learning is what keeps me coming back eay day.  I am honored to receive this award, which for me represents both the hard work and joy of teaching.”