Deborah Coupe Rios Scholarship
Deborah was born in White Plains, New York. She was passionate about education and was regarded by many as environmentally conscientious. Working at the Meadowlands Environment Center allowed her to combine her two passions: education and the environment.
Deborah received great joy from teaching young children about the environment and the many ways to preserve it. She often spoke warmly of the joy on the children’s faces while exploring and discovering the site and the many natural beauties of the environment.
Deborah was an integral part of a team of educators at the Meadowlands who developed, implemented, and field-tested programs for people with disabilities that were so successful that they became national models.
Students must emulate Deborah’s core values of compassion and integrity.