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2011 Unsung Heroes

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In March 2011, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) launched the Honor a Teacher campaign to recognize outstanding educators.  Individuals were asked to nominate an “unsung hero,” someone who had made a significant impact on their life or the life of their child.  The campaign was met with resounding success.  The educators that were nominated each received a letter telling them who nominated them and why they were an “unsung hero.” 

The campaign culminated with a drawing for one free conference registration, a $250 travel stipend, and three nights’ accommodations to attend IDA’s 62nd Annual Conference: Reading, Literacy & Learning from November 9-12, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. Pam Heyde, a Verona, Wisconsin based Orton-Gillingham tutor, won the drawing. 

“We are so grateful for all of the amazing teachers that work hard every day to teach children how to read,” said Steve Peregoy, the Executive Director of the International Dyslexia Association. “This campaign has really brought to light all of the dedicated teachers around the country that are devoted to improving literacy among school children.”

Listed below are the names of all of the nominated “Unsung Heroes” of 2011.

To honor a teacher this year, click here.


Alicia Petry

Amanda Newell

Amy Frechette

Ann Schlichter

Augusta Fillmore

Augusta Fillmore

Autumn Gray

Barbara Oxnam

Barbara Woller

Becky Garrison

Beth McClure

Betty Moxley

Cherlyn Cole

Cheryl Manning

Denise Falcon

Diana Walters

Diane Steigner

Donna Christensen

Donna Peach

Dr. Joan Stoner

Dr. Joe Utay

Dr. Marsha Henry

Eileen Craviotto

Elizabeth Acton

 

Emily Moss

Emily Robinson

Erikka Benhart Vosmek

Francie Stone

Ida Trisolini

Jamie Harris

Jan Williams

Jane Smith

Joan A Gerken

Joe Ginnane

Judy Taber

Karen Cox

Karen Flitz

Karen Mercurio

Karen Pranty

Karen Reed

Katherine Dauchert

Kathie Clements

Kathleen Hock

Kathleen Monaco

Kathy Rose

Kerri Saulnier

Laura Stanley

Lee Turner

Leesa Deems

Linda G Tyberghein

Lisa Hoon

Lois A. Hass

Lola Grandela

Lori Taylor

Margaret Moore

Marietta Williams

Marilov Duke

Marilyn Ellison

Mark Schneider

Marsha Geller

Mary Jackson

Mary Ragsdale

Meredith Berry

Meredith Mackenzie

Mindy Bramer

Molly B Cote

Mrs. Bodner

Mrs. Hoelzen

Nancy Reed

Nancy Sommer

Natalie Themins-Maj

Olive Swenson

Pam Craft

Pam Heyde

Pamela Ross

Rita Lewis

Roberta DeJohn

Rosalie Davis

Roxy Kuhlmann

Sally Shearman

Sandra Marr

Sarah Everdell

Shandra Nosal

Shara Kernan

Sharon Martinez

Shaune Blevins

Sheila Blandford

Shonda Guthrie

Stacy Kodba

Susan Harootunian

Valerie Coyle

Vicki Krnac

Victor Veal

Victoria Lehman