AWARDS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS
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GRANTS AND AWARDS FOR NON-MEMBERS
Penne Ferrell is an award for non-members.
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DKG CALIFORNIA HONORS CLAIRE LUK WITH
AREA XVII OUTSTANDING STUDENT TEACHER AWARD
Claire’s work ethics as a Pacific student and classroom student teacher have been stellar. As a Pacific student, she asks questions and reflects on her teaching practice which enriches her course colleagues as well. Claire is balancing her Pacific course, student teaching, work schedule and family responsibilities that suggest she is an outstanding student who deserves recognition. Claire represents the Pacific student body with distinction. As expressed by her Professional Practice instructor, Charlane Starks, “I chair several dissertation committees, so I know an advanced studies scholar when I engage with them. In my EDUC 141 course, which Claire enrolled in her junior year of studies, I recognized Claire as a future advanced studies candidate. Should she wish to pursue her Master and Doctorate in Education degrees, she will have my full support.”
Continuing, Ms. Starks says, “Claire has a teacher's presence in the classroom that conveys calmness and warmth toward all students, which illustrates her willingness to provide a safe learning environment. She enhances the classroom environment to its fullest capacity so that she can provide all students with access to the curriculum. Claire reflects nicely on her clinical practice experience to deliver lessons utilizing highly effective teaching methods, feedback, technology use, and other resources to support all students’ engagement with instructional tasks. Claire has the right professional educator disposition. She is thoughtful and is an absolute joy to work with, and the district and school community she decides to work in will be the greatest benefactor of this talented educator. Her commitment to the classroom and school community, whether within her classroom or here in courses at the university, is always on display. Claire has my highest recommendation for this award.”
Claire’s award was presented at Hamilton Elementary by Tau President Linda Christian, Area Director Pat Elston, and Barbara Nash who nominated Claire. She was honored to be recognized.
AREA XVII EARLY CAREER EDUCATOR AWARDS 2023
Area XVII recognized two Early Career Educators, teachers in their first to third year of teaching, who are doing an outstanding job in education. Each recipient will receive a certificate and a check from Area XVII funds and be recognized by the nominating chapter. Congratulations to these fine young educators
Alicia Garcia
Nomination by Eta Mu, Denise Carlson-Nieto
Alicia is a ray of sunshine every day. She comes to school every day to stand up and work hard for her students. Alicia is a second-year intern but teaches like a veteran. She loves her students, and they love her. She is masterful at engaging her students and provides the most welcoming environment for their best learning. We are proud to be her colleague and excited to see all she will accomplish.
Nomination by Eta Mu, Denise Carlson-Nieto
Alicia is a ray of sunshine every day. She comes to school every day to stand up and work hard for her students. Alicia is a second-year intern but teaches like a veteran. She loves her students, and they love her. She is masterful at engaging her students and provides the most welcoming environment for their best learning. We are proud to be her colleague and excited to see all she will accomplish.
Madyson Wolf Jackson
Nomination by Epsilon Nu, Gloria Bracco
Madyson is a continuous learner and dedicated to education. She has a passion for helping her students learn and grow. She is a positive and enthusiastic educator. She loves to teach phonics and reading and enjoys teaching the socially emotional learner and incorporating the learning throughout the different subjects. She is an expert in being flexible and adaptable to her work environment and student needs. She is continually growing in all areas with a focus on reading instruction. She loves small group instruction and building knowledge and reading in a positive and safe classroom environment for all her students.
Nomination by Epsilon Nu, Gloria Bracco
Madyson is a continuous learner and dedicated to education. She has a passion for helping her students learn and grow. She is a positive and enthusiastic educator. She loves to teach phonics and reading and enjoys teaching the socially emotional learner and incorporating the learning throughout the different subjects. She is an expert in being flexible and adaptable to her work environment and student needs. She is continually growing in all areas with a focus on reading instruction. She loves small group instruction and building knowledge and reading in a positive and safe classroom environment for all her students.