Tuesday, February 28, 2012

International Reading Association Award

I found out today that I was selected to be the recipient of the 2012 Eleanor M. Johnson Elementary Teacher Award!

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!
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13 comments:

  1. mouse (aka kimy)February 28, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    alright gary!!!!! congratulations - much deserved!

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  2. GaryFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Thanks love xo

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  3. Joy KeatonFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    As a former Weekly Reader fan, I am very proud and excited for you!

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  4. HilaryFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Oh excellent. I'm not at all surprised though. Congrats to you, Gary.

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  5. GaryFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Joy - It has been a good 24 hours. A walk through Central Park at midnight, sweet dreams and now this!

    Hilary - Thanks so much!

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  6. Ms.MFebruary 29, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    I am not surprised, congrats!

    Ms. M

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  7. Ms.MFebruary 29, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    BTW, why can't I subscribe to the comments anymore? :(

    Ms. M

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  8. GaryFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    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.

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  9. Ms.MMarch 1, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    It's back! :)

    Ms. M

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  10. Xpressive HandzMarch 1, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Congrats to you, Gary!!

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  11. christopherMarch 2, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Congratulations...way to go!

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  12. PaulineMarch 4, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Wow! Congratulations - well deserved!

    Can't wait to read your blog after your trip and award!

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  13. GaryMarch 4, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    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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