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Daytona 2009
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Dr. Donald DeVito
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Teacher of the Year
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Dr. Jonathan C. Mcintire
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Dr. Eleanor C. Guetzloe <>
The Prestigious Landis M. Stetler
Award
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Rookie Teacher of the
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CONGRATULATIONS,
AWARD WINNERS !
FCEC 63rd Annual State Conference
Daytona Beach, Fl
October 8-10, 2009
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Award Winners
FCEC 2009 Annual
State Conference
Dr.
Donald DeVito
2009 FCEC Marjorie
Crick Teacher of the Year
Dr. Jonathan C. McIntire
& Dr. Eleanor C. Guetzloe
The 2009
Prestigious Landis M. Stetler Award
Alana
Medlin
2009 FCEC Dr. Jack
R. Lamb Rookie Teacher of the Year
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2009 FCEC Marjorie Crick Teacher of the Year
Winner!
Dr. Donald DeVito-
nominated by the Gatorland Chapter of the Florida Council for
Exceptional Children. Dr. DeVito’s greatest accomplishment is
his dissertation “The Communicative Function of Behavioral
Responses to Music by Public School Students with Autism
Spectrum Disorder.” The results of this study are used to
instruct music educators to recognize positive behavioral
communication, indicate student music preferences through
augmentative communication devices and transition students
toward assessment and functional musicianship. DeVito’s
philosophy of teaching is to believe the arts allow students
with disabilities to transcend their challenges through creative
self expression.
[News Article about Dr. Donald DeVito
October 14, 2009] |
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2009 FCEC Marjorie Crick Teacher of the Year Nominees
Dr. Donald DeVito-
nominated by the Gatorland Chapter of the Florida Council for
Exceptional Children. Dr. DeVito is a music teacher and ESE
teacher accommodating students ages from 2-21 with moderate to
profound mental, physical, and emotional challenges. Dr. DeVito
teaches at the
Sidney
Lanier School, Newberry, Florida. Dr. DeVito has a BA in Music
Education, Master’s degree in Music Education, and Ph.D. in
Music Education; all from the University of Florida. Dr. DeVito
is also certified by the state of
Florida
in the area of Exceptional Student Education K-12. Dr. DeVito
has been teaching for twelve (12) years, seven (7) of those
years in Exceptional Student Education.
Donna Marie Ott-
nominated by the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Council for
Exceptional Children. Ms. Ott is a Technology Teacher and
Coordinator in Exceptional Student Education. Ms. Ott teaches at
Royal Palm School, Wellington, Florida. Ms. Ott has a BA in
Psychology from the
Florida
International University as well as pursuing post graduate work
in School Psychology at Florida International University. Ms.
Ott has been teaching for twenty-two (22) years, nineteen (19)
years in Exceptional Student Education.
Dr. Amber Luke-
nominated by the Sunset Sarasota Chapter of the Florida Council
for Exceptional Children. Dr. Luke is an ESE teacher in working
with students that are hospital homebound and serves as ESE
Liaison. Dr. Luke teaches at Glenallen Elementary School,
Northport, Florida. Dr. Luke has a BA in Philosophy and Religion
from Rollins College, a Masters in Special Education with an
emphasis on Education for Students with Mental Handicaps, and an
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of
Central Florida. Dr. Luke has been teaching ten (10) years, all
of which in Exceptional Student Education.
Paulette Pickering-
nominated by the Suncoast St. Petersburg Chapter of the Florida
Council for Exceptional Children. Ms. Pickering is a High School
ESE teacher working with students with Intellectual
Disabilities, grades 9, 10 and 12. Ms. Pickering teaches at
Paul B. Stephens ESE Center, Largo, Florida. Ms. Pickering has a
BA in English from the State University of New York and Florida
certification in Exceptional Student Education. Ms. Pickering
has been teaching for seven (7) years, six (6) of those years
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The 2009 Prestigious Landis M. Stetler Award
Winners!
Congratulations to Dr. McIntire and Dr. Guetzloe!
Dr. Jonathan
C. McIntire-Dr.
McIntire is known as a champion of children with autism and
their families. Dr. McIntire’s professional interest includes:
educational leadership and administrations, program development
and restructuring, program evaluation, system’s change,
research, policy development and training in education with a
focus on blending special and regular education to create a
unified education system. Dr. McIntire has provided consultation
to National organizations, Universities, State Education
Agencies, and
Local School Districts
across the Country.
Dr.
Eleanor C. Guetzloe-Dr.
Guetzloe has a reputation of being a dynamic leader during her
almost half-century career in special education, music
education, and advocacy for children and adolescents with
behavioral disorders, their families, and the professionals who
work with them. Professional educators across the country
describe Dr. Guetzloe as one of the most distinguishable leaders
in the field of emotional/behavioral disorders in North America.
Dr. Guetzloe has worked tirelessly to ensure that children with
Emotional Behavioral Disorders would become independent and
successful members of our society.
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The 2009 Prestigious Landis M. Stetler Award Nominees
Dr. Jonathan
C. McIntire-nominated
by Janet Nunnelly, Past President/ESE Program Specialist of the
Orange County Chapter of the Florida Council for Exceptional
Children. Dr. McIntire has a B.S. in Education and Psychology
from the St. Lawrence University, M.Ed. in Blind and Deaf/Blind
education from
Boston College, a
M.Ed. in Learning Disabilities from Teachers College, and a
Ph.D. in Education Policy and Administration from The University
of Michigan.
Dr.
Eleanor C. Guetzloe- nominated by Carol Dinsdale, President
of the CCBD Chapter of the Florida Council for Exceptional
Children. Dr. Guetzloe has a B.S. in Music Education from the
University of Tampa, a Master’s in Special Education from the
University of South Florida, and an Ed.D. in Behavioral
Disorders from The University of Florida.
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2009 FCEC Dr. Jack R. Lamb Rookie Teacher of the
Year Winner!
Alana Medlin-
nominated by the Suncoast St. Petersburg Chapter of the Florida
Council for Exceptional Children. Ms. Medlin’s greatest
accomplishment is teaching her students to be more independent
and to interact appropriately. Her contributions to education
include mentoring her struggling students, working cohesively
with colleagues in an inclusion setting, attending
extracurricular activities to support students, and starting an
after-school program tailored specifically for students with
disabilities. Ms. Medlin’s philosophy of teaching was inspired
by her brother who is disabled and has profoundly impacted who
she is. Ms. Medlin’s philosophy is that “all children are
capable of learning and developing if we believe in them and
provide the necessary support.”
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2009 FCEC Dr. Jack R. Lamb Rookie Teacher of the Year Nominees
Alana Medlin-nominated
by the Suncoast St. Petersburg Chapter of the Florida Council
for Exceptional Children. Ms. Medlin is an ESE teacher in a K/1
classroom specifically for children with Autism. Ms. Medlin
teaches at Douglass L. Jamerson Elementary, St. Petersburg,
Florida. Ms. Medlin has a BA in Elementary Education from the
University of
Florida as
well as a Masters in Elementary Education with a specialization
in Special Education from the University of Florida.
Carol J.
Welch-nominated
by the Orange County Chapter of the Florida Council for
Exceptional Children. Ms. Welch is an ESE teacher with Pre-K/K
children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ms. Welch teaches at
Palm Lake Elementary in
Orange County, Florida.
Ms. Welch has a BA in Psychology from the
University of Central Florida
as well as an Ed.S. in School Psychology from the
University of
Central Florida.
Ms. Welch has been teaching for two (2) years.
Elizabeth R.
Clark-
nominated by the Gatorland Chapter of the Florida Council for
Exceptional Children. Ms. Clark is an ESE teacher in a K-5
classroom specifically for children with varying
exceptionalities. Ms. Clark teaches at
Chester Shell Elementary School,
Hawthorne, Florida. Ms. Clark has a BA in Communications from
Farleigh Dickinson University.
Ms. Clark has been teaching for three (3) years.
Andrea
Walsh-
nominated by
the Seminole Chapter of the Florida Council for Exceptional
Children. Ms. Medlin is an ESE teacher in a K/1 classroom
specifically for children with Autism. Ms. Medlin teaches at
Douglass L. Jamerson Elementary, St. Petersburg, Florida. Ms.
Medlin has a BA in Elementary Education from the University of
Florida as well as a Masters in Elementary Education with a
specialization in Special Education from the University of
Florida. Ms. Walsh has been teaching for one (1) year.
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STATE
CONFERENCE SARASOTA 2008
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2008
Marjorie Crick Teacher of the Year Award Winner |
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Congratulations to
Mary Ellen Byrne who was named the 2008 Marjorie
Crick Teacher of the Year Award Winner. Mary Ellen is a
member of Sunset Unit 296 of the Council for Exceptional
Children. Mary Ellen is certified in the areas of MR, SLD,
Motor Disabilities, and Pre-K Handicapped Endorsement. Mary
Ellen is a Pre-K through 4th grade teacher in the
area of varying exceptionalities at Emma E. Booker
Elementary School located in Sarasota, Florida. Ms. Byrne
earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the
University of South Florida in 1975 and a Master of
Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction Pre-K
handicapped from University of South Florida in 1988. Mary
Ellen has 33 years of experience teaching in exceptional
student education. "Her connection to the students as
individuals and their families creates a lifelong bond that
fosters a love of learning throughout their schooling
career." "Right before the 2004 school year, Mary Ellen was
diagnosed with breast cancer. But because of her dedication
to her school and to her students, Mary Ellen never missed
more than 2 days per month while she was traveling to Tampa
for her treatment. Yet even coming to school sick and pale,
she managed to give her students all the love and attention
she could muster, because she did not want them to lose out
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2008 Dr. Jack R.
Lamb Rookie Teacher of the Year Award Winner |
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Congratulations
to Diana Moran-Lare who
was named the 2008 Dr. Jack R. Lamb Rookie Teacher of the
Year. Diana is a member of the Suncoast Chapter 176 of the
Council for Exceptional Children. Diana is certified in the
areas of Exceptional Student Education K-12 and Elementary
Education K-6. Diana is a grade 1 and 2 teacher in the
Autism Spectrum Disorder area of exceptionality at Tyrone
Elementary School located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Mrs.
Lare earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exceptional
Student Education in 2007 from St. Petersburg College,
Florida. Mrs. Lare is described as an individual who is
positive, highly-motivated, professional, and dedicated to
her profession. "Moreover, she is committed to serving the
needs of children from diverse cultural and linguistic
backgrounds and willing to work hard on her teaching
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2008 Landis M. Stetler Exceptional
Student Education Leadership
Scholarship |
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The 2008 recipient is
Marilyn Jackson-Lee, who is pursuing a
doctorate at the University of Central Florida. Marilyn has
worked in Marion and Volusia Counties in Florida as a
teacher, trainer, and as a specialist for inclusive
practices and instructional strategies. She has also been
involved in the Council for Exceptional Children and held
leadership positions at the local and state levels.
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FCEC Awards and
Recognitions
Chapter Membership
Awards:
FCEC
provides two chapter membership awards annually. One award is
given for the unit that has the largest increase in membership
by percentage. One award is given for the unit that has the
largest increase by actual number.
President’s Award
for Units:
FCEC
presents Unit President’s Awards as earned annually. The process
for this award takes place during the fiscal year prior to the
annual state FCEC Conference when the award is given.
Jack R. Lamb
Rookie Teacher of the Year:
FCEC
selects a Jack R. Lamb Rookie Teacher of the Year annually who
is named at the annual state conference. Information/Nomination
forms can be found on the FCEC website
Landis M. Stetler
Award:
FCEC
annually provides members with the nomination process for the
Landis M. Stetler Award. This award is presented at the annual
FCEC state conference. Award is designated for individuals who
have made a significant contribution to the education of
children and youth with exceptionalities.
Marjorie Crick
Teacher of the Year Award:
FCEC
annually selects the Marjorie Crick Teacher of the Year. This
award is presented at the annual FCEC state conference.
Information/Nomination forms can be found on the FCEC website.
Nancy Givens
Instructional Grants:
FCEC
annually awards Nancy Givens Instructional Grants. FCEC annually
budgets for the Nancy Givens Instructional Grants.
Landis M. Stetler
ESE Leadership Scholarship:
A
scholarship program established by FL-CASE to award a financial
scholarship in the name of Dr. Landis Stetler, a pioneer and
great leader in exceptional student education in the state of
Florida and the nation. The award will be made annually at the
Florida CEC conference, and Florida CEC will maintain the fund
for the scholarship. Applicant must be a Florida resident and
currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to
certification in ESE and/or major in exceptional student
education (a focus on administration of exceptional student
education will be given special consideration).
Yes I Can! Awards
The
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the leading association
for special educators, works to improve the educational success
of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
The
Yes I Can! Awards honor students with disabilities who excel.
These awards celebrate the achievements of children and youth
with disabilities; encourage these individuals to seek their
highest potential; and increase public awareness of the
abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of those with
disabilities.
Nominations are made by teachers, principals, related service
providers, friends, and parents. Each individual nominated for
the Yes I Can! Awards will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
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