American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults
Future Reflections Winter 2016 AWARDS
The 2016 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award
by Carla McQuillan
Reprinted from Braille Monitor, December 2015
From the Editor: Carla McQuillan serves as president of the National Federation of the Blind of Oregon, and she is the owner and executive director of Main Street Montessori Association. Most recently she has accepted an appointment as chairperson of the Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award Committee. The committee currently seeks nominations for the 2016 award.
The National Federation of the Blind will recognize an outstanding teacher of blind students at our 2016 annual convention, June 30 through July 5, in Orlando, Florida. The winner of this award will receive the following:
- An expense paid trip to attend the convention
- A check for $1,000
- A commemorative plaque
- A place on the agenda of the annual meeting of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children to make a presentation regarding the education of blind children
- The opportunity to attend seminars and workshops that address the current state of education of blind students, as well as a chance to meet and network with hundreds of blind individuals, teachers, parents, and other professionals in the field.
The education of blind children is one of the National Federation of the Blind's highest priorities. We are committed to offering and supporting programs that enhance educational opportunities for this group. Please help us recognize dedicated and innovative teachers who provide quality education and meaningful experiences and opportunities for their blind students.
Q: Who is eligible for this award?
A: Anyone who is currently a teacher, counselor, or the administrator of programs for blind students.
Q: Does an applicant have to be a member of the National Federation of the Blind?
A: No, but attendance at the national convention in Orlando is required.
Q: Can I nominate someone else for this award?
A: Yes. Applicants can be nominated by colleagues, parents, supervisors, or friends who have firsthand knowledge of the individual's work with blind students.
Q: How can I apply?
A: You can fill out the application at the end of this article or find it on our website at <www.nfb.org>.
Q: What is the deadline to submit an application or make a nomination?
A: All applications must be received no later than May 1, 2016.
Please complete the application and attach the required documents specified in the application. If you have questions, contact Carla McQuillan at (541) 653-9153.
National Federation of the Blind
Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award
2016 Application Deadline: May 1, 2016
Name: ________________________________________________________
Home address: _________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________
Phone: (H) __________________________ (W) _______________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
School: _______________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________
Use a separate sheet of paper to answer the following:
- List your degrees, the institutions from which they were received, and your major area or areas of study.
- How long and in what programs have you worked with blind children?
- In what setting do you currently work?
- Briefly describe your current job and teaching responsibilities.
- Describe your current caseload (e.g., number of students, ages, multiple disabilities, number of Braille-reading students).
Email is strongly encouraged for transmitting nominations; letters of support and other relevant materials should be included as attachments. Applications sent by mail and postmarked by the deadline will also be accepted. Send all material by May 1, 2016, to:
[email protected]
or by mail to:
Carla McQuillan, Chairperson
Teacher Award Committee
5005 Main St.
Springfield, OR 97478
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