Donna McCreadie, Teacher at Temple City High School, Named 2001 Honoree in Disney's American Teacher Awards; Teacher to be Honored at Gala Ceremony in Los Angeles.News Editors BURBANK Burbank, city (1990 pop. 93,643), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1911. Tourism and the entertainment industry are central to its economy; several motion-picture studios and television headquarters are here. Burbank's aerospace industry collapsed with the end of the Cold War. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 2001 Temple City High School Economics teacher, Donna McCreadie, one of Temple City's brightest stars in education, has been selected a Disney's American Teacher Awards Honoree hon·or·ee n. The recipient of an honor. Noun 1. honoree - a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments recipient, receiver - a person who receives something for 2001. McCreadie is one of only 35 teachers selected from the more than 111,000 nominations The Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Company received. McCreadie will join other outstanding teachers from across the country to be honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. for their talents, skills and commitment to their profession. "We're always thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to showcase some of America's most innovative teachers who are using creative teaching approaches in the classroom to help kids learn," said Laurie Lang Lang language LANG Louisiana Army National Guard Lang Langobardian (linguistics) LANG Los Angeles Newspaper Guild , Senior Vice President, Disney Learning Partnership. Since 1989, Disney's American Teacher Awards have saluted exemplary teachers in Kindergarten kindergarten [Ger.,=garden of children], system of preschool education. Friedrich Froebel designed (1837) the kindergarten to provide an educational situation less formal than that of the elementary school but one in which children's creative play instincts would be through 12th grade for innovative teaching methods that actively engage students in learning. The focus of Disney's American Teacher Awards is to recognize the teaching profession, showcase creativity in the classroom, and honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. those who can assist in developing creative teaching strategies in their school districts. This year, Disney received over 20,000 teacher applications from the more than 111,000 nominations submitted by telephone and e-mail. The 35 Honorees, chosen by a National Selection Committee comprised of distinguished educators, are nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. in one of 10 teaching categories. In November, one Finalist will be selected in each category, and the Outstanding Teacher of the Year will be chosen by the Honorees from among the 10 Finalists. The 10 teaching categories the Honorees are nominated in are: Elementary: Primary and Intermediate Middle School/Junior High: The Sciences and The Humanities High School: The Sciences and The Humanities Kindergarten through 12th Grade: The Arts; Team Teaching; Special Education; Wellness and Sports The Selection Committee is comprised of representatives of the following organizations: All Kinds of Minds American Association of School Administrators American Federation of Teachers The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Association of Elementary School Principals National Association of Secondary School Principals Council of Chief State School Officers Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Harvard University's Project Zero National Middle School Association National PTA National Education Association Council for American Private Education Council of Great City Schools Council for Exceptional Children Wellesley College The Galef Institute Past American Teacher Award Honorees The Walt Disney Company does not participate in the selection process. The Walt Disney Company will award each Honoree $10,000 and their schools will receive $5,000. The 10 category finalists will each receive $5,000. $25,000 will go to the Outstanding Teacher of the Year and $10,000 to that teacher's school. Disney's American Teacher Awards, part of Disney Learning Partnership, expands the company's commitment to education through support of innovative teachers, schools, and families to effectively engage kids in learning. Disney Learning Partnership is a philanthropic phil·an·throp·ic also phil·an·throp·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian. 2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: initiative supporting innovative approaches to learning that promote student success. As part of Disney's American Teacher Awards, Honorees participate in a unique professional development program focused on innovative approaches to teaching and learning and leadership development. Honorees and their principals will attend a summer institute to learn how to share their creative teaching practices and will also develop an action plan focused on improving professional collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. and teacher learning in their schools during the 2002-2003 school year. "Disney's American Teacher Awards is an honor," Lang said. "But to The Walt Disney Company, these Honorees are also an investment -- an investment in teachers who have that special gift of digging deep inside and unlocking the imagination we all know lies within every child. Donna McCreadie is one of those teachers." To arrange media interviews, contact Donna McCreadie directly at Temple City High School. |
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