This award "recognizes an outstanding elementary classroom teacher of reading/language arts. It honors Eleanor M. Johnson, founder and editor-in-chief of Weekly Reader, who died in 1987. The award includes a monetary prize of US$1,000 supported by a grant from Weekly Reader Corporation".
The award will be officially announced on Monday, April 30 at the First General Session at the Annual Convention in Chicago.
I am pretty psyched and thankful to my Principal Dave, AUSSIE Literacy Consultant Lisa, coteacher Lauren and my student's parents for their beautiful nomination letters of support.
It looks like I am going to Chicago!
13 comments:
alright gary!!!!! congratulations - much deserved!
Thanks love xo
As a former Weekly Reader fan, I am very proud and excited for you!
Oh excellent. I'm not at all surprised though. Congrats to you, Gary.
Joy - It has been a good 24 hours. A walk through Central Park at midnight, sweet dreams and now this!
Hilary - Thanks so much!
I am not surprised, congrats!
Ms. M
BTW, why can't I subscribe to the comments anymore? :(
Ms. M
Ms. M. - Thank you so very much!
I have no idea what is going on with the comments section. It looks totally different now and I don't see any settings that either allow or disallow subscribing to comments. If anyone has any information please let me know.
It's back! :)
Ms. M
Congrats to you, Gary!!
Congratulations...way to go!
Wow! Congratulations - well deserved!
Can't wait to read your blog after your trip and award!
Ms. M. - That is good news. I have no idea why but at least it is back. :)
Xpressive - Thanks! The money will be put towards my doctoral studies in reading assessement with deaf chidren so stay tuned for how that develops over the next year.
Christopher - Thank you!
Pauline - Thanks! I have never been to an IRA convention but the whole thing looks massive and overwhelming. Have you ever attended? If so, any tips for getting through it?
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