DVIDB Teacher of the Year Award
The DVIDB Teacher of the Year Award honors a person who is exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and a skilled certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist in any state approved or accredited day or specialized school, who serves students who are visually impaired, ages birth through 21, with or without additional disabilities.
Award Details:
The DVIDB Teacher of the Year Award honors a person who is exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and a skilled certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist in any state approved or accredited day or specialized school, who serves students who are visually impaired, ages birth through 21, with or without additional disabilities.
The DVIDB Teacher of the Year Award honors a person who is exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and a skilled certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist in any state approved or accredited day or specialized school, who serves students who are visually impaired, ages birth through 21, with or without additional disabilities.
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Fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/oNhd2GfjcQWEbBfR8
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Provide at least 1 letter of support (no more than 2 pages) describing why you are nominating the person. Feel free to add any additional information that you feel will add to the description and qualifications of your nominee for the award.
| 2024 | Mary Tubbs, NH |
| 2023 | Cecelia Peirano, OH |
| 2022 | Emily Maginn, OH |
| 2021 | Tim Lockwood, NE |
| 2020 | Robin Finley, OH |
| 2019 | Carady Holguin, KS |
| 2018 | Barb Johnson, NE |
| 2017 | Paula Tapia, AL |
| 2016 | Rachel Schles, VA |
| 2015 | Karen Koehler, OH |
| 2014 | Karyn Goldman, PA |
| 2013 | Wendy Watts, TX |
| 2012 | Cristal White Smith, AL |
| 2011 | Meredith McArdle, MD |
| 2010 | Dr. Sinnika Smothers, AL |
| 2009 | Barbara Johnson |
| 2008 | Cindy Mock |
| 2007 | Dr. Sheila Amato |
| 2006 | Susan Osterhaus |
| 2005 | Keely Hipp |
| 2004 | Bonnie Lawrence |
| 2003 | Judy Cernkovich |