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ISU
one of only three institutions to receive 2002 Christa McAuliffe
Award
for leadership, innovation in teacher education program
This award
was presented by AASCU (the American Association of State Colleges
and Universities)
specifically for the quality of ISU's Professional Development
Schools partnership. [MORE]
Two Finalists for
the 2003 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Debbie Davidson, resides at Brownsburg, Grades 10-12 Business
BS Indiana State University, M.S. Indiana University
Ben Davis High School, 1200 N. Girls School Road,
Indianapolis Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township,
David Marcotte, principal; Dr. Terry Thompson, superintendent
Sandra K. Witherby,
resides at Richmond, Grade 2
B.S. Indiana State University, M.S. Ball State University
Vaile Elementary School, 300 S. 14th Street, Richmond
Richmond Community Schools, Chris Rodal, principal
Dr. Phyllis Amick, superintendent
Indiana Teacher of
the Year Winners/Runners-up
ISU Recipients
Since 1989:
Indiana Teacher of the Year
Winners:
2001 Kurran Strunk--AB, 1991 (Muessel Elementary School, South Bend)
2000 Kathy Politz--BS, 1970 (West Vigo Elementary School, Terre
Haute)
1990 Mary Kay Baker--BS, 1974 (Rise Learning Center, Indianapolis)
1989 Karen McKibbin--BS, 1972 (LaSalle High School, South Bend)
Indiana Teacher of the Year
Runner-Ups:
1999 Karen Molter--BS, 1973 (South Newton High School, Kentland)
1998 Jill Fairhurst-Taylor--BS, 1981 (Elementary School, Brownsburg)
1989 Brantley Blythe, Jr.--BS, 1967 (Teacher, Seymore)
Student teachers:
During the 2001-2002 school
year, 360 Indiana State University students taught in 50 elementary
schools and early childhood education facilities and 220 secondary
schools.
Indiana School Superintendents:
Thirty-five percent of all
Indiana school superintendents are ISU graduates.
Indiana Association of School
Principals:
The Middle School Principal of the Year for 2001 was 2000 Ph.D.
graduate Mark Eastridge.
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