Newsmaker: Leonard Carter

Age: 49

Family: Wife, Melinda, 48; son, Christopher, 21; daughter, Jessica, 15

Residence: Homewood

Occupation: Music teacher at Conroy Education Center and football coach at Peabody High School

Education: bachelor's of arts degrees in general music education and voice from Carlow University

Background: For two decades, Leonard has taught music to children and coached the Peabody High School Highlanders' football team. He also volunteers with the anti-crime initiative Men Against Destruction Defending Against Drugs and Social Disorder.

Noteworthy: Carter recently received the Dignity and Respect Champion Award presented by the Center for Inclusion at UPMC for his devotion to helping children.

Quote: "I think it's a gift that God gave me to relate to children, and it's something I enjoy. It's important to be able to work with kids, give back to the community and help prepare the future generation."