Cable's Leaders in Learning: In Their Own Words
by Cable in the Classroom (www.ciconline.org) · 25 episodes
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The Cable's Leaders in Learning Awards is Cable in the Classroom's annual awards program to recognize administrators, educators, community leaders and policymakers who demonstrate vision, innovation, action and transformation in education. The objective of the awards is to promote and encourage innovative learning practices by honoring individuals who have transformed an aspect of education on a large or small scale. To learn more or apply, visit http://www.leadersinlearningawards.org.
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Lynda Bergsma, Professor, University of Arizona
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Craig Lindvahl and Joe Fatheree, Teachres, Effingham and Teutopolis high schools, Illinois
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Jay Hoffman, Teacher, Tuttle Middle School, Vermont
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Gary Olsen, District Adminstrator, Dubuque Community School District, Iowa
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Ray Lund, Teacher, Thorton Academy, Maine
Ray Lund was recognized for his creation and implementation of Thornton Academy TV (TATV), a student-run television station. Lund’s students have developed long-running shows and h…
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The deadline for 2009 applications is less than one month away! We thought it might be helpful for individuals who are considering applying to hear from a couple of previous LIL wi…
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Raedell Coogler and Jessica Fredricks, Teachers, Bethune Academy, Florida
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RaSheda Workman, Teacher, Sunshine High School, Alabama
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Jenann Wakefield, Web Developer, Mesa County Valley School District, Colorado
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Dr. Cheryl R. Seals,District Administrator, Okaloosa County School District, Florida
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Dan Meyer, Teacher, San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, California
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Chuck Estep, Curriculum Resource Consultant, Monroe County Intermediate School District, Michigan
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Diane Downs, Louisville Leopard Percussionists, Kentucky
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David Considine, Professor, Appalachian State University, North Carolina
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Don Cerrone, Teacher, Jonathan Levin High School, New York
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Donna Bownds, Teacher, Clear Creek Elementary School, Texas
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Tony Knapp, Principal, NASA Explorer School-North Ridge Elementary, Cable Partnerships Award
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Thomas Gregory, Teacher, Gahanna High School, Cable Partnerships Award
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Scott McLeod, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, General Excellence Award
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Mechelle De Craene, Special Education Teacher, Very Special Techies, General Excellence Award
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