David E. Pradell Award

Geographic Scope: Brookline Public Schools, Brookline, MA

Eligibility: Middle-school teachers who are recipients of a BEF Teacher Grant

Focus: Work that:

• Stimulates students' imagination and curiosity
• Helps students develop self-assurance and self-esteem
• Encourages student collaboration
• Instills an abiding sense of social responsibility

Award Type: Annual monetary award presented to one middle-school Teacher Grant recipient

Selection: Chosen by the BEF Teacher Grant committee of the Board of Directors

Purpose: Memorial award honoring David E. Pradell, a beloved teacher at Lawrence and Driscoll Schools for over 30 years (until his death in September 2020 at age 90). Pradell was known for fostering creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.

Recent Winners:

• 2025: Colleen Boyle, Runkle middle school Spanish teacher
• 2024: Amanda David, Baker ELA and social studies teacher
• 2023: Megan Burdy Kaufman, Baker and Driscoll visual arts teacher
• 2022: Elyse Terry, Heath School teacher

Contact Information:

• Brookline Education Foundation
• PO Box 470652
• Brookline, MA 02447
• Phone: 617.948.6999
• Email: bef@brooklineeducation.org

Application Process

This is a select award given to one middle-school Teacher Grant recipient chosen by the BEF Teacher Grant committee. No separate application is required — recipients are selected from among those receiving Teacher Grants.