Education

Cory Puppa graduated with honors from Steinbrenner High School in Lutz, Florida, as part of the second graduating class. Puppa then went on to attend the University of South Florida, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Science Education. Puppa was also a graduating member of the prestigious SCATTER Honors program at USF. After that, Puppa earned a Masters in Education in Educational Leadership from Florida Gulf Coast University, graduating with a 4.0 GPA.

Relevant Experience

Puppa is the Educational Specialist for VPK-12 Social Studies, AICE, IB, and AP at The School District of Osceola County, Florida. Previously Puppa was at Williams Middle Magnet School as the IB Coordinator and Magnet Lead Teacher and prior to that Puppa worked at Martinez Middle School as a Social Studies Teacher both in Tampa, Florida. Puppa also did one year in Virginia at the York County School Division as a Social Studies Teacher and a district-wide PLC Leader.

Professional Development

Cory Puppa works both privately and has worked with Hillsborough County Public Schools to deliver great PD.

• Social Studies Summer Institute
• Social Studies Professional Study Day
• Microsoft Training

Puppa can deliver PD on almost any topic. He has experience training pedagogy, SS content, and technology.

Awards

• Teacher of the Year at Martinez Middle (Hillsborough County Public Schools)
• Regional Economic Educator & Leadership Award recipient (USF Stavros Center / FCEE)