for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching HONORING THE TEACHERS Region 12 Science Collaborative Waco,Texas February 24, 2009 Event support was provided by AT&T Foundation, a Regional Collaborative Statewide Corporate Partner
HONORING THE TEACHERS EVENT PROGRAM WELCOME Dr. Tom Norris Executive Director Education Service Center Region 12 GREETINGS Harriett Brodie District Director Office of The Honorable Ralph Sheffield Texas State Representative, District 55 Marsha Willis Professional Development Coordinator The University of Texas at Austin INTRODUCTION Laura Calhoun Project Director Region 12 Science Collaborative KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mike Baldree Superintendent Blooming Grove ISD RECOGNITION CEREMONY Presentation of Certificates of Achievement as evidence of dedication to life-long learning and commitment to the teaching profession. 1
SPEAKERS Mike Baldree Superintendent Blooming Grove ISD Harriett Brodie District Director Office of The Honorable Ralph Sheffield Texas State Representative, District 55 Dr. Tom Norris Executive Director Education Service Center Region 12 Laura Calhoun Project Director Region 12 Science Collaborative Marsha Willis Professional Development Coordinator 2
TEACHERS HONORED Science Mentors of the Year 2007-08 Shari Harris, Blooming Grove ISD Christina Wilson, Killeen ISD Sharon Orcutt, Waco ISD Science Teachers of the Year 2007-08 Hollie Moffett, Bruceville-Eddy ISD Lori Nixon, Waco ISD Peggy Anderson, Blooming Grove ISD Science Teacher Mentor Honorees Heather Alls, McGregor ISD Peggy Anderson, Kerens ISD Pam Baldree, Blooming Grove ISD Tammy Beard, Blooming Grove ISD Kim Berry, Robinson ISD Julleen Bottoms, Corsicana ISD Jennifer Davies, Temple ISD Christie Davis, Killeen ISD Kristy Decker, Westphalia ISD Don Densmore, Waco ISD Martha Dodson, Kerens ISD JoLynn Fisher, Blooming Grove ISD Prisscilla Fricke, Troy ISD Natalie Gutierrez, Midway ISD Mary Ann Haden, Blooming Grove ISD Angie Hammonds, University Charter School Shari Harris, Blooming Grove ISD David Hayes, Mexia ISD Linda Hewgley, La Vega ISD Mary Jeanes, Whitney ISD Shana Kaase, China Spring ISD Chris Kuykendall, Connally ISD Dana McMahan, Midway ISD Jason McQuerry, Kerens ISD Hollie Moffett, Bruceville-Eddy ISD Lori Nixon, Waco ISD Sharon Orcutt, Waco ISD Stacy Stoll, Killeen ISD Mary Tate, Marlin ISD Beverly Tucker, Killeen ISD Sue Wernecke, Kerens ISD Kenny Westmoreland, Temple ISD Tracie Wetzel, Fairfield ISD Bridget Williams, Killeen ISD Christina Salter-Wilson, Killeen ISD 3
TEACHERS HONORED Heather Alls, McGregor ISD Jennifer Davies, Temple ISD Tammy Beard, Blooming Grove ISD Martha Dodson, Kerens ISD Pam Baldree, Blooming Grove ISD Don Densmore, Waco ISD Kim Berry, Robinson ISD Natalie Gutierrez, Midway ISD 4
TEACHERS HONORED Prisscilla Fricke, Troy ISD Stacy Stoll, Killeen ISD Angie Hammonds, University Charter School David Hayes, Mexia ISD Mary Jeanes, Whitney ISD Mary Tate, Marlin ISD Mary Ann Haden, Blooming Grove ISD Chris Kuykendall, Connally ISD 5
TEACHERS HONORED Bridget Williams, Killeen ISD Sharon Orcutt, Waco ISD Sue Wernecke, Kerens ISD Christina Salter-Wilson, Killeen ISD Tracie Wetzel, Fairfield ISD Lori Nixon, Waco ISD Shari Harris, Blooming Grove ISD Hollie Moffett, Bruceville-Eddy ISD 6
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