Pathways to Careers Teacher, Conner High School, Hebron, KY
"Every child has the right to learn the same information as others but not all students learn the same way." With this belief, Lynn involves students with learning through hob shadowing, internships, entrepreneur activities and co-op jobs. Lynn goes the extra mile to help her students find success in school and in the work environment.
Direct Vocational Special NeedsVocational Agriculture Educator, Gallatin County High School, Warsaw, KY
As a National Board Certified Teacher, Tony demonstrates respect for the ability of all students is always striving for ways to include them whether as an FFA Advisor, Co-collaborator on a biotechnology integration project, grant writer securing a $30.500 computer module classroom, or as a consultant to the special education team.
NAVESNP/Piney Mountain Press Student AwardBerks Career & Technology Center, Leesport, PA
As a student with an IEP for a reading disability, Trisha has graduated from Conrad Weiser High School and earned her cosmetology license from the Berks Career and Technology Center in 2004. She was active with SkillsUSA, and was employed at a local salon as a co-op student. She was the 1st place winner of the Life Work Challenge Award from PAVESNP. Trisha is currently continuing her education the the 500 hour Cosmetology Teacher Program at Berks C&T Center.
Special Education Teacher in the Occupational Services Program
Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Shawnee, OK
Through his leadership and innovation, Jason created the Organized People for People Day which featured a film screening about positive awareness for students with developmental disabilities and mental health. Jason also organized the Anyone Can Softball Tournament for persons with multiple disabilities and the Accessible Fishing Tournament involving participants with developmental and physical disabilities. His is also this years recipient of the Oklahoma Pride Award. this award is granted to an individual who promotes positive awareness to Oklahoma ACTE outside the classroom. Jason works tirelessly in professional organizations and is the current President of the Oklahoma Special Needs Division. He has spoken at numerous regional and national conferences.
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