CYA Top Educators Named at Eighth Annual Statewide Excellence in Education Ceremony.News Editors/Education Writers SACRAMENTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2001 Two of the top honors presented last week at the California Youth Authority's (CYA CYA Cover your ass. See Defensive medicine. ) Eighth Annual Excellence in Education awards ceremony in Riverside went to educators from Lyle Egan High School at Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility in Chino Chino (chē`nō), city (1990 pop. 59,682), San Bernardino co., S Calif.; founded 1887, inc. 1910. It is the business and processing center of a diversified farming (notably dairying) area. . Donald Mosher A mosher is a person who is crossed between goth/punk/skater they have long hair and listen to music like slipknot and metal music. Some people call them headbangers. At certain music shows they have something called a mosh pit, basically its a fight pit with loads of people bashing each other. , a culinary cu·li·nar·y adj. Of or relating to a kitchen or to cookery. [Latin cul  n arts instructor with 28 years of CYA service, was the recipient of the "Lifelong Achievement" award and "Educator of the Year" honors went to English teacher John Murphy A number of people have been named John Murphy
Mosher was recognized for distinguished service throughout his 28-year career with CYA. He is known as a dedicated instructor, who in addition to teaching culinary arts, leads his students by example towards teamwork, accountability and ethical behavior. His nomination read (in part), "Don is the ultimate professional... inspiring his students to make sound decisions in future choices." In accepting his award as "Educator of the Year," Murphy, an English instructor, thanked the staff he works with at Heman G. Stark and affirmed af·firm v. af·firmed, af·firm·ing, af·firms v.tr. 1. To declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true. 2. To support or uphold the validity of; confirm. v.intr. his belief in what and who he teaches. Murphy has always expected "excellence from his peers, his supervisors, and his students." A former Youth Authority ward presented the "Educator of the Year" honors to Murphy. In addressing the audience, the young man, now a college graduate and a former Fulbright scholar, indicated he has completed the circle, by returning to the Youth Authority to teach. The awards were bestowed during the CYA's Eighth Annual Excellence in Education ceremony to honor several categories of CYA staff and volunteers, who provide education to the "toughest" students in California. The nomination process is peer-initiated and the selection process involves both internal and external judging. The recipients were announced at an "academy award" style program, which was attended by nearly 200 individuals. (See www.cya.ca.gov for a full listing identifying all award recipients by category and their contact information.) "I extend my congratulations and appreciation to all the nominees, the finalists, and the recipients," said CYA Director Jerry L. Harper. "You represent what is best about the Youth Authority... and you make a difference in the lives of many." The CYA's Superintendent of Education Dorrine Davis praised the efforts of Youth Authority educators saying, "These individuals are our greatest resource... it is an honor to recognize them as some of the very best of the dedicated and talented people who daily provide education services to a challenging student body." Out of the approximately 6,400 students taught in CYA high school and college programs last year, 463 earned high school diplomas A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED. , with an additional 379 completing GED GED abbr. 1. general equivalency diploma 2. general educational development GED (US) n abbr (Scol) (= general educational development) → requirements, and 14 earning AA degrees. The CYA provides institutional training and parole parole (pərōl`), in criminal law, release from prison of a convict before the expiration of his term on condition that his activities be restricted and that he report regularly to an officer. supervision for juvenile and young adult offenders. The department also works with community organizations, local law enforcement, and other agencies on gang and drug suppression and delinquency delinquency Criminal behaviour carried out by a juvenile. Young males make up the bulk of the delinquent population (about 80% in the U.S.) in all countries in which the behaviour is reported. prevention activities. The department is responsible for 11,500 juveniles and young adult offenders, with 7,000 in 11 institutions and four conservation camps, and 4,500 on parole. In addition, more than 32,000 crime victims are on record to receive services from the department. |
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