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Advocacy Award
Dr. Olson Huff |
 Prior to encountering a perceptive math teacher as a high school junior in rural southern Indiana, Olson Huff had never thought about becoming a doctor. After his teacher sent the caring, academically gifted teen to meet with a local physician, Huff never thought about becoming anything else. He believes his teacher, and that initial introduction to medicine, "made all of the difference in the world."
Since then, Huff has spent his life making a difference in the worlds of others. For the past 30 years, the Asheville-based pediatrician has treated thousands of children in need of an effective diagnosis and a healing presence. For the past eight years, Huff has served as the medical director of The Ruth and Billy Graham Children's Health Center at Mission St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville. In these capacities, he has pushed to expand the accessibility of children's health care services while specializing in care for youngsters with developmental disabilities.
Huff's record as an advocate for children causes is as solid as his professional experience. Seven years ago, after identifying the need for dental services among poor children in western North Carolina, Huff helped initiate the "Tooth Bus" program. "We had found that the single biggest factor lacking in the health of children was dental care," says Olson. The bus, a well-equipped mobile unit staffed by a dentist, traveled to schools throughout the region to offer services to children on Medicaid, Health Choice and those without insurance. Today, the nationally recognized program has two units and three dentists servicing a 20-county radius. It has also spawned similar programs across the nation.
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LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Senator William Purchell |
 William R. Purcell is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-fifth Senate district, including constituents in Anson, Richmond, Scotland, and Stanly counties. A retired pediatrician from Laurinburg, North Carolina, Purcell is currently (2003-2004 session) serving in his third term in the state Senate. As an advocate for healthy lifestyles for children and their families, Senator Purcell has provided outstanding leadership to North Carolina. He has sponsored numerous bills to help our children grow and become physically active and academically strong, healthy contributing citizens. NCAAHPERD is please to present Senator William R. Purcell the Legislator of the Year award. |
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Legislator Of The Year Award Representative
Verla Insko |
 Verla Insko is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's fifty-sixth House district, including constituents in Orange County. A retired health program administrator from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Insko is currently (2003-2004 session) serving in her fourth term in the state House. She has been noted for her progressive policy positions, such as her support for publicly funded universal health care, and stated in a candidate questionnaire, "I believe in an activist government that provides for the common good and protects the vulnerable".
Representative Insko believes improving our public school system from preschool through community college and the university is the single most important priority for the state. As we lose jobs in farming, textiles, furniture and manufacturing, we must prepare our youth to work and lead in a new economy based on technology, information, and science and we must re-train laid off workers. Another top priority is closing the achievement gap for at-risk children - the Leandro decision. The General Assembly should continue to reduce class size, improve teacher training, provide salary and benefits adequate to attract excellent teachers, hold teachers and students to a high standard, and continue to improve early childhood programs (Smart Start and More at Four). For all her work promoting healthy, safe, active environments and programs for our children, NCAAHPERD is pleased to present Representative Verla Insko, the Legislator of the Year award. |
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Edgar W. Hooks Jr. Young Professional Award
Tammy Schilling |
 Dr. Tammy A Schilling graduated with a BS degree in Physical Education from Texas A & M, and an MS Degree in Physical Education. UNC Greensboro granted her Ph.D. degree in 1999 with a degree in exercise and Sport Science. Dr, Schilling has work as a Director of Tots in Action, Youth Leader Corps and a professor at the University of Memphis. She has been on the faculty at UNC Greensboro since 2001. Twelve publications, two book chapters, and twelve presentations demonstrate her scholarly research activity in the field. She has served on several committees and has volunteered is the community projects such as being physical activity coordinator for the Hispanic Center Middle School Youth Group. One of her colleagues says that she is not the typical "ivory tower" professional as evidenced by the activities she directs for students in the schools. She severs as a positive role model for her students epitomizing personal health and fitness. She clearly has her students¹ needs foremost in her mind as she goes about her daily task. NCAAHPERD is proud to recognize Dr. Tammy Schilling as a recipient of the Edgar W. Hooks Jr. Young Professional Award.
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Edgar W. Hooks Jr. Young Professional Award
Michelle Wallen |
 Michelle Wallen has an MA degree from UNCG Public Health and is pursuing her doctorate at NCSU. She has demonstrated professional competence with her years as a public school teacher in Alamance County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro. She currently is a SDPI Consultant in Healthful Living in Raleigh and has presented at numerous conferences and health education meetings in North Carolina and other states. She is an excellent writer and a very creative teacher. Ms. Wallen has served as the DPI representative on the NCAAHE Board since moving to SDPI. She is tireless in her efforts to serve and, according to one of her colleagues; "has been invaluable in recent years in our publication of the latest editions of Successfully Teaching Middle School Health and Successfully Teaching High School Health." NCAAHPERD is proud to recognize Ms. Michelle Wallen as a recipient of the Edgar W. Hooks Jr. Young Professional Award. |
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Healthy Schools Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Michael D. Priddy
Superintendent of Pit County Schools |
 Dr. Michael D. Priddy is a leader in embracing the recognition that students must be healthy in order to begin to reach their academic potential, and that schools have a tremendous opportunity to help students build healthy lifestyle habits. To that end, he has promoted the implementation of the Healthy Active Children Policy, endorsed the work of the School Health Advisory Council, and more recently the work of the Healthy Schools Task Force. Through his support, this interagency Task Force has focused the energy and enthusiasm of health and education professionals in developing new resources, enhancing current programs that expand physical activity and healthy eating, and writing grants to secure additional funding. His influence has extended beyond the Pitt County Schools' family to building partnerships with leaders in the health community, business community, and citizens throughout the county.
The May Principals Meeting was devoted to "Moving Our Children to a Healthy Weight .. Finding the Will and the Way" and "Helping Students and Staff Develop Healthy Lifestyles." Dr. Priddy reminded the principals of past challenges such as low reading and math scores as seemingly impossible issues to "fix", and their success in addressing those issues. He then challenged them to take that same energy and determination to support students and staff in developing healthy lifestyles.
Dr. Priddy's passion for addressing the issues of health and wellness for students and staff lies in an understanding of the components of the school health program and the critical issues of childhood overweight and obesity. In an effort to engage and inform the entire community, he developed an eight-part Children's Health Series that is being aired on cable TV. These thirty-minute segments address areas of the coordinated school health program through a conversation that centers around sharing information on issues and interventions; appealing to the community to get involved and giving avenues for that involvement; and exploring a vision for the future. |
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President's Citation
Arthur D. "Monk" Smith
Recreation Administrator Fayetteville Department of Recreation and Parks |
 As a recreation administrator in the Fayetteville Department of Recreation and Parks, Arthur D. "Monk" Smith devoted himself to building character in the youth of that community. Monk as he is affectionately known has been instrumental in the careers of many. He is being honored here today for his ability to inspire youth from an early age to achieve in many careers, especially Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics.
Arthur Dornal Smith was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on June 14, 1925. He is married to the former Evangeline Kemp of Fayetteville. He earned the Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Fayetteville State University and has done further study in Recreation Management at NCCU and N. C. State University.
Upon his employment in 1954 as Program Director at Seabrook Recreation Center until his resignation in 1971, he led by example. The example that he set as he worked above and beyond the call of duty was a powerful example for all whose life he touched. During his tenure, he organized and implemented many programs. Among these were Pee Wee, Midget, and Pony League Baseball, Women and Men's Fast Pitch Softball, Midget League Football, Socials for teens, and a Boys' and Girls' Club. He also found time to assist the Swimming Pool Director organizing swimming meets and water shows. Monk fostered good character in all that he did by promoting self-awareness, good sportsmanship, responsibility, self-discipline, and an awareness of career planning to meet future opportunities. His leadership ability and professional competence led many pre-professional students in recreation to request internships at the Seabrook Recreation Center.
The late Ida C. Fowler an English teacher succinctly summarized Arthur's influence upon the youth with whom he worked, when after reading year in and year out numerous essays with Arthur Smith as the subject, told him that he was "a bridge of Hope for men and women young and old." His contributions to the Fayetteville community were formally recognized when the newly constructed two million dollar recreation center at Seabrook Park was named in his honor.
Presently, Arthur and Evangeline are owner-operators of Monk's Marina in Holly Ridge, North Carolina. There, they continue to be "servants to and for humanity." |
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North Carolina Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Scholarship
Laura Lynn Gerraughty |
 Laura Lynn Gerraughty of the University of North Carolina is the seventeenth winner of the NCAIAW Scholarship. A native of New Hampshire, Laura competed in gymnastics before converting to track and field. ("I went from being a giant in my sport to being the smallest competitor in the field!") She has excelled in both sports as well as the classroom where she has earned a 3.579 GPA in a biology major and linguistics minor. Medical school is a strong possibility for her. She writes, "For example, as a track athlete I not only compete, but I officiate, coach, and serve in an advisory capacity to the athletic department."
A leader on campus as well as the field, Laura's achievements are extraordinary. A Track and Field Co-Captain, she is the current school record-holder in the indoor and outdoor shot put, weight throw, and hammer throw. She is the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials Champion in the shot put, 2004 USA Track and Field Champion in the shot put, 2003 and 2004 NCAA Indoor National Champion, 2004 winner and 2003 runner-up in the NCAA Outdoor National Championships in the shot put, NCAA indoor national record-holder in the shot put, seven-time NCAA All-American in the shot put, weight throw, and hammer throw, ranked # 1 in the United States in the shot put, ranked # 19 in 2003, # 14 in 2004 in the International Association of Athletic Federations World Rankings. She was a member of multiple United States Track and Field Junior and Senior teams, a three-time NCAA Academic All-American, four-time Deans List member, and a member of the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team to Athens, Greece. |
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2004 June P. Galloway Undergraduate Scholarship
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Student Majors Association Student of the Year
Kristy Posey
Wingate University |
 Kristy Posey is a rising senior at Wingate University. She comes to North Carolina from Sagedale, Texas, where she graduated as Salutatorian from Clear Brook High School. As a student in the Sport Sciences Department, she has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA, while receiving numerous academic awards including: Academic All-American Cross Country Runner 2002-2003, Presidents List (Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2002, & Spring 2003), Denmark International Study Participant, Marshall for Wingate Graduation Ceremonies, Belk Scholar, and Freshman Biology Student of the Year 2002. She is a member of the Phi Etta Sigma National Honor Society.
Beyond achieving academically, she has been honored and held offices in sports and professional organizations, including: President of the Sports Science Majors Club, Cross Country Letter Winner (2001-2003), Football Assistant Athletic Trainer, played in the European Futbol Club, Women's Soccer Assistant Athletic Trainer, Peer Mentor, Honor Council Member, and Sports Science Majors Club Secretary, Freshmen Representative, and Officer. She also has put in over 350 volunteer service hours in an orthopedic clinic and hospital emergency room, and over 100 volunteer service hours as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at a high school in Texas. Her career objective is to become a physician's assistant for an orthopedic working with a collegiate or professional sports team. |
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2004 Nathan Taylor Dodson Scholarship
Lawrence Martin
North Carolina Central University |
 A senior in the Department of PE & Recreation at North Carolina Central, Lawrence is a Park & Recreation major with a 3.3 GPA. Lawrence has learned to intertwine theory/practice, and the mentoring of "at risk" youth through his work with the Triumph Limited Liability Corporation in Durham. His enthusiasm and excellent communication skills aid him in demonstrating his genuine desire to be of service to the university and the community at Large. Lawrence participated in the 2004 Student Leadership Conference again demonstrating his excellence in leadership and service. |
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North Carolina Association for Athletic Education
High School Coach of the Year (Female)
Sherri Tynes |
 Sherri Tynes has been a coach for well over a decade of her life. While currently on staff at E. A. Laney High School in Wilmington, Ms. Tynes also coached at the post-secondary level as head coach for the UNCW Lady Seahawks as well as for Francis Marion College. Additionally, she served as assistant coach for UNCC. Prior to coaching, she played collegiate NCAA basketball for East Tennessee State University, having lettered in volleyball, track, and basketball for Airport High School in Columbia, SC.
Sherri holds her East Tennessee State B.S. in physical education and an M.S. Ed in Physical Education from James Madison University, where she also served as assistant coach. Her many coaching accomplishments include: three-time Mid-eastern Conference coach of the Year; 2004 Star-News All-Area Coach of the Year; eleven-time State Playoff appearances (Laney); 2004 Mid-Eastern Conference Basketball Championship; and the 1994 NC State Softball Championship. Ms. Tynes continues to serve as an exemplary role model for secondary coaches throughout the Old North State. |
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North Carolina Association for Athletic Education
High School Coach of the Year (Male)
Steve Johnson |
 Steve Johnson currently serves as the Assistant Athletic Director of Finance for Cummings High School in Burlington, NC. Coach Johnson amassed a 114-38 record during his eleven-years at the Cummings' football helm. Steve reached the pinnacle of his head-coaching career by winning the State 2A Championship in 2002. This followed a very respectable runner-up status in 1993 and 2001. Coach Johnson returned his squad as the runner-up in the championship game in 2003.
Additionally, Coach Johnson served as the head coach for the 1998 Boys' Track and Field Championship at the 2A level and for the Girls' State Runner-up team in Track and Field for 1993. Prior to serving Cummings, Coach Johnson served as a graduate assistant at Elon University, his alma mater, from 1982- 1984. Steve went on to earn his Master Degree from NC A&T University in Greensboro. Coach Johnson remains a guiding light for all professional coaches throughout our state. |
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North Carolina Association for Athletic Education
Athletic Director of the Year
Joseph C. Miller, New Hanover County Schools |
 Joe Miller has served as teacher-coach and athletic director for 31 years at New Hanover High School in Wilmington, NC. Since 1994, he has served as the County Athletic Director for the New Hanover County School System. Joe has been named New Hanover County Man of the Year and has been the recipient of the Franklin Life Gold Medal Award. He has served on the board of directors of the North Carolina Football Association, North Carolina High School Athletic Association, as President of the North Carolina Athletic Education Association of NCAAHPERD.
He provides his outstanding leadership and vision to all he serves. He is serving on the Executive Board of NCHSAA and as Secretary of the NC Athletic Director Association. He most recently was named North Carolina High School Athletic Association Athletic Director of the Year. NCAAE is proud to recognize Joe Miller as the 2004 Athletic Director of the Year. |
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Dance Elementary Educator of the Year
Rene' Sigmon |
 Rene' Sigmon is the current DANCE District 7 Representative, and she has served on the State Dance Board for 10 years in the offices of President-Elect, President, Past-President, Secretary, and District Representative. She has been teaching for 25 years, and she presently is the Creative Movement Specialist at two different elementary schools in Catawba County - Mountain View Elementary and Balls Creek Elementary - where she has taught for the past seven years. Rene' previously taught in Alexander County for 18 years, serving nine different schools.
She holds certification in K-12 Dance Education and 4-9 Social Studies and Language Arts. She is a past Teacher of the Year Finalist in Alexander County and a former Young Educator Nominee. Before being awarded the 2004 Dance Elementary Educator of the Year, Rene' was awarded the NCAAHPERD Presidential Citation plaque award for her dedication to DANCE in 2001, NCAAHPERD Board Service plaque award in 2002, and DANCE Outstanding Service Recognition certificate in 2003. |
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Middle School Dance Educator of the Year
Nicole Willis |
 Nicole serves as the Dance and Drama teacher for Madison Middle School in Marshall. As a child, Nicole danced with the Asheville Contemporary Dance Theater and received her Dance Education degree and K-12 Certification from UNC- Greensboro.
Since beginning her work at Madison over eight years ago, she has brought the dance program from seventy students to three hundred (or half the school). She works closely with the SOS Program after school to provide ballet classes for students who may not otherwise get an opportunity to dance.
In her first year of teaching at Madison Middle, Nicole was honored with the Sallie Mae First Year Teacher award in 1996. Nicole was also honored as Teacher of the Year for Madison Middle School and advanced as a runner up for the county's Teacher of the Year Award in 2002. She also continues to serve in a leadership role on the NCAAHPERD-DANCE Board as a District 8 representative. |
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Director of Dance Education Programs
Katie Carter |
 Katie Carter resides in Lumberton, North Carolina with her eight-year-old son Carter. She currently serves as the Arts Education Academy and Dance Education Director at Seventy-First High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Dance Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Katie currently serves on the DANCE board and is the Dance Education Chair for SDAAHPERD. She is also a professional grant writer and is the recipient of over $300,000.00 in grant money in the last three years.
Katie has been a writer for the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Dance, the Dance Textbook Adoption Criteria for North Carolina, the Standards for Institutes of Higher Education for Dance, and the Cumberland County High School Dance Task Analysis. Katie has been a member of NCAAHPERD for the past 15 years and AAHPERD for the last five years. She has presented for and showcased students for NCAAHPERD and SDAAHPERD.
Katie is named in Who's Who Among American High School Teachers for the fifth time and is the 2004-2005 Teacher of the Year for Seventy-First High School where she teaches a curriculum of modern dance and ballet. |
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K-12 Dance Educator of the Year
Krystal G. Tyndall |
 Krystal Tyndall, originally from Jacksonville, NC, currently resides in Raleigh, NC where she teaches at Needham B. Broughton International Baccalaureate World School. She is in her fourth year of teaching dance in the public schools and has ten years of experience teaching dance in various venues. After graduating from Meredith College in 2001, with a BA in Dance Education and a Theatre endorsement, Krystal started the first full-time dance program at Broughton. Under Krystal's direction, Capital Attitude Dance Company has performed in the Triangle, Dance Showcase, and Pieces of Gold 2004. She serves as Class Advisor for the Class of 2006 and was nominated for the 2001 First Year Teacher Award for Wake County.
Krystal's efforts in the dance education community include serving as the Dance Education Coordinator, President Elect and DELT Coordinator for DANCE. She currently serves on the NCAAHPERD Board of Directors. Her passion for promoting quality dance programs can be recognized in her classroom as well as in her community service. |
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College and University Dance Educator of the Year
Kacy E. Crabtree |
 Kacy E. Crabtree is originally from Collinsville, VA and now makes her home in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina in the town of Banner Elk. Known as Silent Wind, Kacy is an arts educator and administrator and has been teaching dance and the creative arts for 25 years. She holds a M.A. degree in Arts Administration from Goucher College, a M.F.A. degree in Dance from UNC-Greensboro, and a B.A. degree in Psychology from Lenoir-Rhyne College. She completed her dance education coursework at UNC-Charlotte and has her NC Teacher Certification in Dance Education, K-12.
Kacy has been on the faculty at Lees-McRae College for 15 years where she serves as the Assistant Chair of the Division of Performing Arts, Executive Director of Lees-McRae Summer Theatre and Program Coordinator for both the Dance program and Performing Arts Studies major. Kacy is the Past President of the Dance Association for North Carolina Educators and currently serves as a board member and the Director of State and District Relations Unit for the National Dance Association. |
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Community Dance Educator of the Year
Mary Grady Norkus |
 Mary Grady Norkus was born to a dancing family in 1957 in Raleigh, N.C. She is the middle child of four sisters and one brother and two wonderful parents, who always encouraged her to be an individual, follow her dreams and learn to survive in a world that is full of different people and challenges.
She graduated from UNC Greensboro in 1979 and that summer received a scholarship to attend the American Dance Festival in Durham, N.C. The following year, Mary moved to New York City to dance, work and audition. In 1981, Mary returned to Chapel Hill to teach at Dance Space studio with her sister Noel and Becky Slifkin Rosen.
In 1991, with the relocation of her sister Noel to Winston- Salem, N.C., Mary opened Dancentre studio with Melody Eggen and continues to teach Ballet, Modern dance and Creative Movement to students three to eighteen years old. In 1996, Mary began teaching dance and physical education at Durham Academy Middle School to students fifth through eighth grade. This combination of teaching dance in the studio setting and in the school system is one that Mary finds challenging but extremely rewarding. |
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Dance Student Major of the Year
Stephanie Fay Deal |
 Stephanie Fay Deal of Taylorsville, is a senior Dance and Musical Theatre major at Lees-McRae College. Stephanie has received nineteen years of dance training, along with additional classes and seminars in acting, voice, choreography, arts management, and arts education. She is an innovative choreographer and solid performer whose work has been consistently showcased in the Fall Student Dance Concert and Lees-McRae College's annual Spring Faculty/Student Dance Concert. She has choreographed for the LMC Clogging Team and the LMC Dance Team-"Roar!" In addition to performance and choreography, Stephanie holds memberships in the following organizations: AAHPERD, NCAAHPERD, Dance Association for NC Educators, National Dance Association, Dance Works (Former President and Vice-President), Alpha Psi Omega, Highland Improv Companies, LMC Clogging Team (Captain) and is President of the Nu Delta Alpha Honor Society. Stephanie is currently the Student Concert Coordinator and Dance Special Events Co-Coordinator for LMC's Dance Department; as well as Lees-McRae Summer Theatre's 2004 Co-Managing Director. While she has many plans for her future; dance, performance, and education are bound to bring her success! |
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Physical Education Association
Norm Leafe Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Connie Johnson |
 Ms. Johnson has been a valued member of Bell Fork School for 16 years. She is uncompromising in her quest to provide a quality education program following the NASPE standards and willingness for all young people. Mrs. Johnson enthusiasm, innovativeness and genuine concern for promoting physical education in her everyday life are exemplary. Her flexibility in working with students, teacher and the public has earned her an enviable reputation as an excellence physical educator who truly cares about her students. She has a degree from Springfield College in 1975 in Physical Education and is a National Board Certified (EMC) Physical Education
She has set up numerous programs for at-risk children. She has also been eager to share her success with others. She has presented workshops of techniques she has used, which have produced positive results, and has spoken as numerous conferences. She is currently writing a book on successful practices for at-risk students. She never losses sight of her students and their needs. |
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Physical Education Association
Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Kem Dudney |
 Ms. Dudney conducts a physical education program that is second to none. All 7th and 8th grade students are engaged in a physical fitness program that includes the use of heart rate monitors, treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers and other exercise equipment. All the equipment is housed in our state of the art fitness center. This was funded through a $95,000 Carol White PEP Grant that Ms. Dudney received.
Kem Dudney meets the needs of her students with her innovated approach to teaching physical education. Mrs. Dudney not only uses the fitness training strand, she incorporates indoor and outdoor games, actual fishing and canoeing trips and also teaches hunter safety classes
Kem received her degree from Pfeiffer College in 1979 in Health, Physical Education and Recreation and Masters from East Carolina in 1986 in Physical Education. She received here National Board Certification in 2002 (EAYA in Physical Education). She was selected as Columbus County Teacher of the Year for 2003. She was selected as Southeast Regional Teacher of the Year, making the final eight finalists for North Carolina Teacher of the Year. |
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Physical Education Association
High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Ernest Holcomb |
 For nearly 21 of his 30 years in education, Mr. Holcomb has served as Health and Physical Education instructor and head baseball coach at Reidsville High School. During his time, his record has been impeccable, his knowledge and experience unquestioned and his capabilities as a teacher and leader of youth have been as inspiration to all. Ernest received his bachelor degree from UNC - Wilmington in 1973 with a major in Heath Physical Education & Recreation and his Masters from UNC -Greensboro 1976 Physical Education. He is National Board Certified.
Mr. Holcomb is a conscientious, meticulous teacher and coach who professional and high quality of instruction is of the utmost. In addition to his work in and out of the classroom, he has been the driving brains and force behind the building of the baseball complex at Reidsville High School.
Mr. Holcomb is on the "cutting edge" in the use of technology. He recently conducted a countywide AED/CPR training for over 130 staff members. |
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Physical Education Association
University Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Tammy Schilling |
Dr. Shilling is an integral member of the teacher education faculty at UNC Greensboro. In this role, she teaches a wide range of majors' classes including children's games, gymnastics and teaching methods. Students consistently evaluate her as an excellent instructor. They appreciate her caring attitude, her willingness to help them with their planning, portfolios and other aspects of their course. Dr. Schilling sets and maintains high expectations for the students in her class.
Over the past year, Dr. Schilling incorporated home-schooled children into courses. College student and children co-participated in activity related to games and gymnastics.
Dr. Schilling is also involved in Project Effort, a set of programs aimed at underserved children and young adults. These activities combine direct physical activity services to preschool and elementary aged children. High school ages young adults continue in the program as teacher and mentors to the younger children. |
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Physical Education Association
Lifetime Service Award
Dr. Janie P. Brown |
 Janie Brown has been a teacher ate Elon since 1967, where she holds the Watts Thompson Profession in the Dept of Health and Human Performance. She earned degrees from Wake Forest University, East Carolina, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a born and bread North Carolinian and to her colleagues, is the epitome of a "Southern Gentle Women".
She can be tough as nails, but you always know that ultimately, she wants what is best f or the department and her students. As the chair of the department for almost 20 years, she has helped the program grow and expand. In the last 10 years, the faculty has grown from 5 to almost 20.
She is incredibly passionate about the field of Physical Education and the students love her and hold her in the highest respect. The faculties, who work with her and for her, also have the highest regard for her professional and work ethic. |
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Middle School Health Teacher of the Year
Amy Stringer |
 Amy received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo and Masters from Michigan State University. Amy's teaching career spans 17 years and 2 continents. She has taught health and physical education in Ecuador, Haiti, Michigan and North Carolina. Since 2000, she has served as a Family Life Education Resource teacher for the Guilford County Schools. Her work includes serving 4 middle schools, being a mentor, and providing parent education.
At the same time, she is pursuing a doctorate in exercise and sport science at UNC-Greensboro. Amy feels a strong sense of responsibility for making her instruction relevant, current, and effective for adolescents. Her colleagues say she is enthusiastic, energetic, and exceptional. Her supervisor calls her "a tremendous asset the Health Resource Teacher program." Probably most importantly, her students shared these comments: "She makes me want to learn," "She is soooo honest, "and "We were free to ask questions without being put to any shame or humiliation." NCAAHE is proud to recognize Amy for her contributions to quality health education for the youth of North Carolina. |
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North Carolina Association
for the Advancement of Health Education
Lifetime Achievement Award
Linda Harrill Rudisill |
 The North Carolina Association for the Advancement of Health Education established the Linfda Harrill Rudisill Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2004 NCAAHPERD Convention. This award was developed in honor of Linda Harrill Rudisill who has contributed over forty-one years of service and dedication to health education. Her enthusiasm, expertise, and firm belief that health education improves lives are evident in all her actions.
Many have witnessed her passion for health education; her students (who were always her top priority), fellow teachers and administrators, those who served on numerous committees with her, participants of trainings that she led, and anyone involved with NCAAHPERD and AAHPERD. Recognized as the NCAAHE and Southern District Teacher of the Year, Linda has been instrumental in writing National Health Education Standards and contributes to many special projects and events to further enhance the health of young people. NCAAHE is honored that Linda has chosen to serve the students and her profession for forty-one years and continues to serve in the role of mentor, trainer, consultant, and volunteer. She is also an active NCAAHE board member. Linda sets an example that many aspire to follow. Her kindness, leadership, and advocacy for healthier lives have impacted generations of families and friends. NCAAHE hopes that through her example and by her guidance many more health educators will take similar paths to advance health education.
Future recipients of this award will demonstrate life long achievement and dedication to health education. It is an honor that will bestowed upon those who are master teachers, advocates, and innovators in the field of health education. These recipients will also demonstrate the passion and ability to enhance the field of health education as Linda has done for over forty-one years. |
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Robert E. Blackburn Outstanding Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator
Fleta Windell |
 Fleta has been an outstanding coordinator for Jump Rope for Heart. She was instrumental in allowing Jump and Hoops to flourish in Mecklenburg County. She educated teachers, parents and advocated for and about the JRFH program. In doing this her efforts and hard work has led her schools (presently Providence Elementary) many times to be the Top Fund Raiser in North Carolina.
Fleta Windell's commitment to her children and the program she implements is a model for others across North Carolina to follow. She instructs her children and gives them opportunities to learn what they can do now for heart-healthy living and the importance for their lifetime. Her creative, encouraging and dedication to teaching allows her JRFH to be enjoyed by everyone.
Fleta gives selflessly of herself to support the American Heart Association, NCAAHPERD, and to achieving excellence in her physical education program. Joint Projects is proud to name Fleta Windell the 2004 Robert E. Blackburn Outstanding Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator of the Year. |
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Outstanding Hoops for Heart Coordinator
Jennie Jones |
 Jennie Jones is a leader and a voice of experience for Hoops for Heart. She has presented a variety of workshops at NCAAHPERD conventions and has generously given her talent and time to help those who wish to start a Hoops for Heart Program. Jennie, with the support of others at her middle school has created a Hoops Event celebration that encourages healthy living, basketball skills and community service.
Jennie motivates teenagers with her energy and enthusiasm and desires to make each of her events a success. She is a terrific teacher, coach, volunteer who involves parents, other teachers and students in making her HFH fun and enjoyed by all. Jennie, with others at her middle school, has created a Hoops Event celebration that encourages healthy living, basketball skills and community service.
Jennie Jones is a dedicated and wonderful advocate for quality physical education programs and the Hoops for Heart program and what it offers for the health of her students. |
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North Carolina Association for Intramurals and Recreation Intramural Program of the Year
Moore's Square Middle School |
 Few programs stretch their resources to include all students in intramural activities like the Moore's Square Middle School Intramural Program in Raleigh. Under the dedicated coordination of Marla Mondora, one can see the bustle of physical activity in the heart of an urban area come to life from 2:30 - 4:30 each day of the school week. "Buy-in" from administrators and staff, alike, has been phenomenal with nearly one half of the faculty pitching in as coaches. Students have the added incentive of choosing their own roster of events at the beginning of each year by filling out surveys-events ranging from flag football to table tennis. This smorgasbord of engaging activities is but a part of the reason why a very high percentage of students, male and female, actually volunteer to stay after school until parents get off work and/or transportation is provided by an activity bus. |
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North Carolina Association for the Advancement of Health Education Distinguished Friend of Health
Dr. David Gardner |
 "A strong advocate", "a charismatic leader," and "a role model" are just a few of the descriptors used in the letters of support for David Gardner.
David graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.S. and M.A. in Health and Physical Education. He earned his Doctorate from Middle Tennessee State University.
He has since dedicated nearly 30 years to advancing the field of healthful living in North Carolina schools and communities; beginning as a classroom teacher, moving to the college level and on to corporate wellness. He has chaired over 10 different health and fitness councils in Wake County, including NC Action for Healthy Kids, the Infrastructure Council for NC Healthy Schools and the Health Education Advisory Council for Wake County Schools.
In addition, he has held leadership positions serving as president of NCAAHPERD and NC Association for Intramurals and Sports Clubs, and received the Honor Award from both associations. On the national level, he was selected as Health Educator of the Year for Business/Industry and Worksite for the American Association for the Advancement of Health Education and Southern District AAHPERD Health Educator of the Year. David has also contributed countless hours working with various community groups like the Hispanic Equity Advisory Team, Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition, and United Way. NCAAHE is proud to recognize and celebrate the many contributions to health education in North Carolina by honoring Dr. David Gardner as the 2004 Distinguished Friend of Health Education.
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Student Majors Association
Student of the Year
Kristy Posey, Wingate University |
Kristy Posey is a rising senior at Wingate University. She comes to North Carolina from Sagedale, Texas, where she graduated as Salutatorian from Clear Brook High School. As a student in the Sport Sciences Department, she has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA, while receiving numerous academic awards including: Academic All-American Cross Country Runner 2002-2003, Presidents List (Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2002, & Spring 2003), Denmark International Study Participant, Marshall for Wingate Graduation Ceremonies, Belk Scholar, and Freshman Biology Student of the Year 2002. She is a member of the Phi Etta Sigma National Honor Society.
Beyond achieving academically, she has been honored and held offices in sports and professional organizations, including: President of the Sports Science Majors Club, Cross Country Letter Winner (2001-2003), Football Assistant Athletic Trainer, Played in European Futbol Club, Women's Soccer Assistant Athletic Trainer, Peer Mentor, Honor Council Member, and Sports Science Majors Club Secretary, Freshmen Representative, and Officer. She also has put in over 350 volunteer service hours in an Orthopedic clinic and Hospital Emergency room, and over 100 volunteer service hours as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at a high school in Texas. Her career objective is to become a Physician's Assistant for an Orthopedic working with a Collegiate or Professional Sports Team. |
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