|
|
 |
Lucy Wood
Robin Mis provided a well organized leadership conference for her chapters in the Ec area on Saturday May 19. In addition to the conference, time was provided to recognize Lucy Wood for her service and many contributions to PDK as a member, CML and area Coordinator. Jeannine Fox, and Gerry Lonsway were able to join Robin Mis and the Ec area PDK leaders in recognizing Lucy for her contributions to PDK. Lucy is a 35-year member. |
|
|
Dr. Debbie Mercer accepts permanent post as dean of FHSU's College of Education and Technology
 |
|
Jack Schofield
When Las Vegas broadcast journalist, Dave Berns, host of a popular KNPR talk show, needed a guest to clarify a breaking news story about the State University, he called upon local PDK board member Dr. Jack Lund Schofield. Berns went to the right person. Jack Schofield is not only one of the state's 13 Regents, but taught at the University as well. In a town whose current thrust is to elevate excellence in education from Pre-K through post graduate school, one couldn't ask for better credentials. |
Schofield has taught at every level—elementary, middle school and high school. Jack's credentials also include serving in WWII as a pilot for the Flying Tigers and at 83, is still current and awaiting his next mission for the Civil Air Patrol. Schofield earned his Bachelor's at 26, his masters at 45 and became Dr. Schofield at 72. Currently, Jack is the CEO of his construction company, heads the foundation to donate a restored B-25 to the Jack Lund Schofield Middle School, and is an active Kappan board member. Jack Schofield not only brings knowledge and wisdom to local broadcasters but to Kappan colleagues as well, always willing to share his experiences about life and the classroom.
To learn more about the interview and updates on educational issues in LasVegas, visit http://www.knpr.org. Jack can be reached at JackSchofield@hotmail.com. For updates on PDK activities in Las Vegas, see http://pdk1113.education.unlv.ed. |
Dr. Craig M. Ashbrook has received the 2005 Neil Miner Award. Each year, the National Association of Geoscience Teachers presents the Neil Miner Award to an individual for exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the earth sciences. This prestigious award was established in 1952 by the officers of the NAGT in posthumous honor of Neil A. Miner. The Award, presented each year since 1953, commemorates Neil Miner's concern for personal excellence and effective teaching. His ideals, his notably unselfish outlook on life, and his personal philosophy inspired his fellow teachers as well as his students. The Neil Miner Award was presented to Dr. Ashbrook October 16, at the NAGT luncheon held during the national meeting of the Geological Society of America in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dr. Ashbrook has been the recipient of numerous other teaching awards which include the Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 1202's Educator of the Year for 2003, VA Professor of the Year, the John Moss Award for excellence in college geology teaching and the NAGT Eastern Section's Outstanding Earth Science Teacher.
Dr. Ashbrook earned both BS and MA degrees at East Tennessee State University and his Doctor of Arts degree at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. He also holds numerous professional certifications and registrations including Certified Earth Scientist, Registered Professional Geologist, Chartered Geographer, and Registered Environmental Manager. Dr Ashbrook is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. |
| John Theodore (Ted) Sanders is a 29-year Kappan, having been initiated on 27 March 1976. A member of the Southern Illinois University Chapter, Ted’s career has included serving as president of Southern Illinois University, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education under President George H.W. Bush, and chief state school officer in Nevada, Illinois, and Ohio. He also served as president of the Education Commission of the States and in February was appointed executive chairman of Cardean Learning Group (formerly Unext.com LLC), an online education company specializing in higher education. In 1994, Ted contributed an essay to the PDK book, Teachers as Leaders. |
|
 |
|
