Thomas Metcalf social studies teacher wins $50,000 classroom furniture makeover

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By Braden Fogerson

A 7th and 8th grade social studies teacher at Thomas Metcalf School won a $50,000 classroom makeover contest.

Andy Goveia was one of more than 550 K-12 teachers across the country to enter the fourth annual contest, held by KI Furniture. As one of three finalists from the central region he earned more than 23,000 votes to secure the classroom makeover. New features of the improved space will include a big table for students to collaborate, a lounging area, new desks and new space for storage.

“When you have young teenagers, their bodies are constantly changing, and so movement and comfort are huge,” said Goveia. “Having different spaces to sit — whether it is a comfortable chair, a desk, a place to write — that variety of furniture gives kids a chance to move and have some of that developmental need.”

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