Experienced educator Cory Olcott has many years’ experience in the classroom. Most recently, Cory Olcott served TechBoston Academy, where as a Principal Intern, he worked to evaluate and provide feedback for teachers, made recommendations about using technology in the classroom, and encouraged collaborative learning. In addition to his education training, he has nearly 25 years of experience coaching water polo at California schools including Stanford University, Menlo School, and Palo Alto High School.

1. WOMEN’S WATER POLO
TEAM CLINCHES GOLD
IN RIO
Cory Olcott

2. Introduction
 Experienced educator Cory Olcott has many years’
experience in the classroom. Most recently, Cory Olcott
served TechBoston Academy, where as a Principal Intern, he
worked to evaluate and provide feedback for teachers, made
recommendations about using technology in the classroom,
and encouraged collaborative learning. In addition to his
education training, he has nearly 25 years of experience
coaching water polo at California schools including Stanford
University, Menlo School, and Palo Alto High School.
The USA women’s water polo team won its second gold
medal at the 2016 Olympic Games held in Rio. The win
makes them the only women’s water polo team to win two
gold medals since the sport was introduced at the games in
2000. Led by Captain Maggie Steffens, the team consists of
several California natives who have played for schools such
as Stanford and UCLA.

3. Women’s Water Polo
 In addition to its gold-medal win in Rio, the team has
clinched titles at the World Championship, the World
Cup, and the World League Super Final.
At the final game in Rio, Team USA beat Italy 12-5,
putting the Italians in the silver-medal position. The
bronze medal went to Russia, who beat Hungary 19-
18.
The game was an emotional victory for the team as
well as for Coach Adam Krikorian, who lost his brother
to a heart attack two weeks prior to the match. Team
members honored their coach with the win, placing
their medals around his neck during the medal
ceremony as a tribute to him and his efforts on their
behalf.