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The Judges
Each year, The McGlothlin Awards are judged by a distinguished group of
regional educational leaders.
Blue Ridge PBS is grateful
to the 2009 McGlothlin Award judges who gave so generously of their
professional time:
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Dr. Merle Herndon,
Lynchburg City Schools
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Mrs. Adele Morris,
Craig Co. Schools
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Mr. Steve Sage,
Virginia Dept. of Education, Retired
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Mrs. Virginia Seale,
Ferrum College
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Dr. Donald Reichard, Sr.
Research Scientist and Special Assistant to the Provost, Higher Ed
Program, UNC Greensboro; and Emory & Henry College
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Dr. Suzanne Reid,
Emory and Henry College
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Mrs. Theresa Bell,
Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning, Raleigh, NC
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Ms. Tina Coffey,
Salem City Schools
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Dr. Tammy McGraw,
Virginia Dept. of Education
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Dr. "B.J." Brewer,
Associate Director of Administration and Staff Development, Roanoke
County Public Schools
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Dr. Maria Stallions,
Associate Professor of Education, Roanoke College
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Dr. Holly Robbins,
School of Teacher Education and Leadership, Radford University
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Dr. Liesl Baum-Combs,
Blue Ridge PBS TTI Master Teacher and Instructional Design Project
Manager for Creative Technologies in the Arts, Virginia Tech
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Mr. Tom Landon,
Teacher, Virtual Virginia
What the Judges Will Be Evaluating
The following qualities and abilities are observed throughout the
judging process:
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Teaching for at least 5 years, with plans to
continue in the teaching profession
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Answering how the travel portion of the
award will help "bring the world" to the classroom
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Commitment to the teaching profession and to
continuing professional development (for oneself, mentoring other
educators, and/or encouraging young people to become teachers)
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Inspiring students, other educators, and the
community to value and enjoy learning
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Meeting the diverse needs of learners
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Promoting a high level of student
achievement
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Personal intellectual, ethical, moral, and
social standards that inspire the nominees' students to lives of service
and social responsibility
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