Track and Field Alum Quintin Cooks Awarded Go Teach Dr Pepper Giveaway
11/8/2024 3:13:00 PM | General, Men's Track & Field, The Golden Flashes Club
Cooks was a five-year a member of the Kent State men's track and field program. He is earning a Master of Arts in Teaching, with an Early Childhood Education Licensure, and will graduate his masters program this December before officially starting his career in January. He earned Magna Cum Laude honors in his undergraduate degree of Applied Communication.
Quintin has been student teaching at Holden Elementary in third grade since last spring, exhibiting a passionate work ethic, competence and enthusiasm for teaching. Quintin has assimilated seamlessly into this classroom experience and loves his students who also adore him.
Athletically, Cooks earned MAC champion honors across in the 800-meter and 4X400-meter relay events as well as garnering conference, CSC and USTFCCA academic accolades over the course of his collegiate career.
In 2023, over $350K in funds was awarded to the third cohort of student-athletes from ten conferences and HBCUs that are pursuing careers in teaching and coaching.
The CFP Foundation and Dr Pepper are dedicated to growing the Go Teach initiative to place qualified teachers in classrooms across the nation. Over the next five years the CFPF and Dr Pepper are awarding a collective $1.5 million in awards to provide support and recognition for student-athletes majoring in education.
The CFP Foundation is the largest sports entity supporting K-12 educators in America. For more information about the CFP Foundation, visit cfp-foundation.org.
Mid-American Conference Grand Prize Winner of $10,000:
Quintin Cooks, Kent State, Men's Track and Field
Recipients of $2,500 in awards:
Hunter Garretson, Akron, Men's Track and Field
Jessica Hoffman, Ball State, Softball
Amy Velasco, Bowling Green, Women's Basketball
Kaylin Ricci, Buffalo, Women's Soccer
Hannah Havrilla, Central Michigan, Field Hockey
Rebekah Knapp, Eastern Michigan, Women's Swimming and Diving
Katey Richason, Miami, Women's Basketball
Drew Hoth, Northern Illinois, Football
Maddie Wilcox, Ohio, Softball
Jessica Cook, Toledo, Women's Basketball
Rissa Bajusz, Western Michigan, Softball
About the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers
The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation is the 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving as the community engagement arm of the College Football Playoff, supporting education across the country. The CFP Foundation's primary cause platform, Extra Yard for Teachers, is dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment and professional development. The CFP Foundation utilizes multiple partnerships to execute its initiatives and support positive educational outcomes. To learn more, visit cfp-foundation.org and follow Extra Yard for Teachers (@CFPExtraYard) on social media.
About Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), is the oldest major soft drink in the United States. Since 1885, the 23 flavors of Dr Pepper have earned legions of fans that enjoy its unique, refreshing taste. The brand is available in Regular, Diet, Zero Sugar, Caffeine Free, Cream Soda and Cherry varieties. For more information, visit DrPepper.com or keurigdrpepper.com. For the brand's latest news and updates, follow Dr Pepper at Facebook.com/DrPepper or Twitter.com/DrPepper.
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