George Claypoole, a teacher at Hillendale Elementary School was given the Outstanding Teacher Award. Claypoole assisted in remediation of a stormwater containment project, and he also designed and built the school’s nature trail. He was joined by his principal, Steve Dissinger. In addition to the honor, he was presented with a check of $500 from the Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority, which is heavily involved in conservation efforts in London Grove.