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| NCAAHPERD Award Rrecipients 1999 |
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Superintendent of the Year
Harold Martin Brewer
Harold Brewer, Superintendent of Montgomery County Schools, has been chosen as this years NCAAHPERD Superintendent of the Year. Harold has spent many committed years in public education and has always put his desire to serve children first. Harold believes that all children can learn and it is his responsibility to make it happen. In his administrative role, he makes it happen by supporting the teachers in his system and by providing needed resources.
Harold has a strong interest in comprehensive school health education and is exploring ways to make this a reality through collaborative efforts between the schools and the community. Harold wants to improve the health of all children and provide a safe environment
Undergraduate Scholarship Award
Amber W. Cartwright
Amber Cartwright is a Senior at East Carolina University majoring in Dance Performance. Her overall GPA is 3.9 and a 4.0 in her major. He extensive resume includes recognition as a University Scholar, volunteer work in creative dance for children, and volunteer work in therapeutic riding for disabled children.
Amber is active with the wheelchair dance company at ECU known as "Wheelpower" which she states has broadened her dance vocabulary and has enhanced her knowledge of the field. Her career goals are to pursue an MFA degree in Interactive Art and Dance Technology, to perform, to contribute to the choreographic process, and to assist in the creation of multimedia effects.
North Carolina Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Scholarship
Kelly Michelle Jones
When NCAIAW was dissolved in 1983 money was transferred to NCAHPERD for management and investments to fund a scholarship for a female athlete. This year that athlete is Kelly Michelle Jones. Kelly is a senior Environmental Science major at Meredith College with a GPA of 3.86. She spent a semester in Kenya, Africa, as part of a team studying policies decisions related to the interactions of people and large animals in park areas. She plans a career related to conservation.
As captain of the tennis team, she helped her team rise to national prominence among Division III schools. Her coach states that Kelly demonstrates daily the ideals of sportsmanship, fair play, love of sport and competitive zeal.
Nathan Taylor Dodson Scholarship
Michael Thomas Whitehurst |
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| DANCE Awards |
Dance Superintendent of the Year
Eric Smith
Dr. Eric Smith came to Charlotte in August of 1999 after serving as superintendent of the Newport News and Danville school systems in Virginia. Dr. Smith began his career as a teacher, principal and district administrator in Florida. Since Dr. Smith's arrival in Charlotte, CMS test scores have risen across the board, the number of student taking and succeeding in advanced-level courses has increased dramatically, and the Bright Beginnings Program for 2,000 four year olds who might otherwise have begun kindergarten behind their peers has become a national model for early intervention.
Student Scholarship Award
Carrie Cooper
The dance student scholarship is a young lady who is very talented as well as hard working. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance and Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She hopes to use these two different disciplines in a unique way. Carrie plans to work with people who have eating disorders, impaired motivation and depression. Carrie has had dance training with e Nutmeg Ballet School in Connecticut, and received her high school diploma from the North Carolina School of the Arts. She recently choreographed and performed a piece entitled "Liberation," which was selected to represent USCG at the American College Dance Festival in March. Congratulations to Carrie Cooper, the Dance Student Scholarship winner.
Dance Educator of the Year (K-12)
Noel Grady-Smith
The K-12 Dance Educator of the Year is a woman of many talents, which are too numerous to name. She presently teaches in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, where she is loved by students and teachers alike. She always seems to have a bottomless well of energy from which those around her draw. She has been a leader in promoting her school to be an A+ arts enriched school. Education is not just a profession form her; it is a way of life. Through some of the toughest adversities any person must face, she has maintained a quiet grace and dignity, while continuing to teach her students; this time about the ups and downs of life. You can see why Noel Grady-Smith has been chosen as this year's winner of K-12 Dance Educator of the Year.
Dance Educator of the Year (University/College)
Sherry Shapiro
Sherry Shapiro received her doctorate in education from the program in Cultural Studies and Dance at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She joined the faculty of Meredith College in 1989 where she developed the licensor program in dance that she continues to direct. She is the author of many articles about dance education, the body and culture. She has published two books: Pedagogy and the Politics of the body; Towards a Critical Praxis and Dance, Power and Difference; Critical and Feminist Perspectives in Dance Education. Serving state, national and international dance organization, she has been an advocate for the importance of dance as a part of the basic education of all children.
NCAAHE Health Education Teacher of the Year (Secondary)
Jo McGill
The North Carolina Association for the Advancement of Health Education would like to present their 1999 Health Education Teacher of the Year award to Mrs. Jo McGill. Jo is one of two health educators that are responsible for delivering Buncombe County Schools Safe and Drug Free Schools Program. Jo has been teaching health education in the public schools since 1981. She has worked as an educator in the Buncombe County School System, as well as serving as the Health Education Coordinator in Jackson and Macon County Schools from 1985-1989. Since 1989, Jo McGill has been primarily responsible for delivering the substance abuse and violence prevention curricula at the middle and high school levels in Buncombe County. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Jo has been a member of the grant writing team from the Safe and Drug Free Schools and also conducts numerous staff development activities. It is with great pleasure that NCAAHE presents the 1999 Health Education Teacher of the Year Award to Jo McGill. |
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| NCAAHE Awards |
Distinguished Friend of Health Education Award
North Carolina Comprehensive School Health Training Center
The North Carolina Association for the Advancement of Health Education presents the 1999 Distinguished Friends of Health Education Award to the North Carolina Comprehensive School Health Training Center. The center was established at Appalachian State University in 1994 to strengthen the quality of health education by providing workshops throughout the state for teachers and other school personnel. Under the direction, leadership and expertise of Dr. Donna Breitenstein, the Center has become the standard for quality school health education training and materials in North Carolina. The writing of Successfully Teaching High School Health, Volumes I and II as well as Successfully Teaching Middle School Health was coordinated by the Center. Thousands of teachers currently use these materials as their primary sources for classroom instruction in health education.
The School Health Training Center and its staff are synonymous with quality education. It is with great pleasure and deep appreciation that NCAAHE presents the Distinguished Friend Award to the North Carolina Comprehensive School Health Training Center. |
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Program of the Year
Nancy Williams
Carrington Middle School
The Carrington Middle School Intramural Program has been organized for over 10 years. Four health and physical education teachers are in charge of the clubs and teams and host the morning home base activities in two gyms working in pairs.
The program includes both traditional and non-traditional activities. Some examples include basketball, dance, the Jump Rope Club/Team, YO YO Club/Team and the Essence Program, a modeling club, that works with the Step Team.
The program is a collaborative effort between classroom teachers and the physical educators since students must have their application to participate signed by their classroom teacher. Students at Carrington Middle School love to participate in the program and the most frequently asked questions are "when can we come?" and "why can't we come more often?"
Intramural Professional of the Year
Michael Creason
Michael Creason received his BS and MS from Western Carolina University. His educational experience includes teaching elementary physical education, college level physical education and his current position as Intramural Director at Western Carolina University. He also directs the Western Carolina University Summer Swim program.
A few of his awards and achievements include nominee for the Governor's Award for Excellence in 1972, receiving the Paul A. Reid Distinguished Award for Administrative Staff in 1972, NC Association of Intramural and Club Sports Award in 1983 and 1986, President of NCAIR 1996-1997, and a member of the Executive Board for NCAHPERD in 1995-1997. He has also made numerous convention presentations at the state and national level.
Recreation Professional of the Year
Debbie Black-Knox
Debbie has been a water fitness instructor for the last eight years. She is currently working with Metrosport Athletic club in Durham. She enjoys teaching to participants who believe in a good workout. As a personal trainer she works with de-conditioned and obese clients.
Debbie is a value to the fitness and recreation communities because she is skilled and knowledgeable in both areas. Because of her unique background, she is able to provide organizations and their members with challenging programs. Among other water exercise professionals she is considered a resource coordinator because she is constantly helping to plan, organize and conduct area workshops. She is the backbone of a support network for area instructors which provides information, motivation and employment opportunities.
University Program of the Year
East Carolina University
Nance Mize, Director
The Department of Recreational Services at East Carolina University is known for it's collaborative efforts toward building healthy lifestyles on campus. One of the primary goals is to foster a life-long commitment to learn skills associated with physical, social, emotional and mental well being. This is accomplished by offering programs that impart a sense of responsible citizenship, provide exceptional student leadership experiences, and enhance individual potential.
Housed in the award winning state of the art $18 million Student Recreation Center, the department offers programs in Intramural Sports, Special Events, Outdoor Adventure, Climbing, Fitness, Lifestyle Enhancement, Adapted Recreation and Club Sports. |
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| PEA Awards |
Norm Leafe Elementary Physical Education
Teacher of the Year
Annette G. Swanson
The Norm Leaf Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year for 1999 has been teaching Physical Education for 14 years. She currently teaches at Granite Falls Elementary School in Granite Falls.
Annette Swanson believes students should not be asked to do anything she cannot do herself. Her excitement and enthusiasm for physical education is not only seen in her classes but also in recreational programs and community activities. As a colleague states about Annette, "attitude sways it all."
Middle School Physical Education
Teacher of the Year
Melanie H. Champion
The 1999 Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year honoree has been teaching and coaching for 16 years. She is currently teaching at South Brunswick Middle School in Boiling Spring Lakes. Colleagues, parents and students have all recognized Mrs. Melanie Champion's ability to put her students first and inspire them to be the very best they can be. She truly gives of herself unconditionally to her "kids" everyday.
Her curriculum integrates with the academic/core classes to help reinforce these subject areas. Through her outstanding leadership South Brunswick Middle School became a North Carolina demonstration school in 1999.
University Physical Education
Teacher of the Year
John P. Bennett
The recipient of the 1999 College/University Physical Education Teacher of the Year has been in the education profession for 30 years. He is an associate professor of physical education and Physical Education Coordinator at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
A colleague of Dr. Bennett's summarized John's outstanding career by saying "the best measure of his teaching ability comes from the students themselves. When asked who has had the most impact on their lives at U.C. Wilmington, the name heard most often was Dr. John Bennett." Of all the accolades mentioned when students talk about Dr. Bennett, the one stated most often is that "he cares."
Lifetime Service Award
James Edwin Rich
The 1999 North Carolina Physical Education Association's Lifetime Service Award winner Jim Rich has been involved in the physical education profession for 25 years. He is currently teaching adapted physical education at Gateway Education Center.
As founder of "A Total Commitment," he has taken adapted physical education to new heights in our state. Jim's colleagues characterize him as a professional who is dedicated, inspiration, caring, and a great motivator. Physical Educators in North Carolina have sincerely benefitted from his outstanding leadership. Jim rich is truly an "educate." |
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| NCAAE Awards |
North Carolina Association for Athletic Education Athletic Director of the Year
Tommy Parker, Jr.
Tommy Parker, Jr. is currently the Athletic Director for Durham Public Schools. His overall contribution to athletic leadership spans twenty-three years in teaching, coaching, and administration at various levels.
In 1988, Tommy jointed the staff at Northern Durham High School. During a nine-year tenure at Northern Tommy had several assignments and many honors. Dr. Ike Thomas, principal at Northern Durham High School made this statement about Tommy, "it has been my privilege to watch Tommy Parker as a classroom teacher, coach, athletic director, and system administrator. He approaches all these tasks with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism. I am proud to call him a colleague and a friend." Tommy continues to work with integrity and professionalism.
Middle School Coach of the Year
Debbie Keel
Debbie Keel has been an educator for twenty-five years. She teaches health and physical education and coaches at A.G. Cox Middle School in Winterville, NC. While coaching, she has led her volleyball team to conference championships for twenty-four consecutive years, the girl's basketball team for twelve conference championships between 1975-1992, and the softball team to eight conference championships between 1975-1985.
She has also received several awards including Outstanding Young Educator in 1987, Middle School Coach of the Year in 1994, and she was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Barton college in 1999. Mrs. Keel is dedicated to the lives of children, in the areas of sports and academics.
High School Coach of the Year
Kit Rea
Kit Rea epitomizes the notion of an outstanding educator and coach. Her total commitment to a student-centered approach to teaching and coaching has earned her the broad respect of students, parents and colleagues. Kit's exemplary teaching practices transfer easily to the coaching arena. Her first priority is always to teach skills and instill sportsmanship in her scholar-athletes. As the volleyball coach at a brand new high school, Kit's teaching and coaching skills were truly put to the test as she tried to get students from across the county into a unified and cohesive team. In just two seasons, Ms. Rea led the volleyball team to regular season and tournament championships, as well as two state playoff births. Her colleagues nominated her as the Harris Teacher of the Year in Vance's first year and she was the Mega 7 4A Conference Volleyball coach of the Year. As a recent breast cancer survivor, she is truly an outstanding role model for all students of courage and commitment to excellence. |
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