{"id":12852,"date":"2010-12-15T09:25:33","date_gmt":"2010-12-15T16:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stage.headlessnauedu-b6hgdzckfdgxgzhe.westus-01.azurewebsites.net\/?p=12852"},"modified":"2013-07-08T10:28:39","modified_gmt":"2013-07-08T17:28:39","slug":"nau-trained-educators-earn-rodel-honors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/nau-trained-educators-earn-rodel-honors\/","title":{"rendered":"NAU-trained educators earn Rodel honors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thirteen Northern Arizona University graduates are among the state\u2019s 25 teachers recently noted as outstanding by the Rodel Charitable Foundation of Arizona.<\/p>\n

Jennifer Mageary<\/strong>, a special education teacher at Killip Elementary School, is among this year\u2019s winners. She completed her bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree at NAU\u2019s College of Education and currently helps to identify learning disabilities in children in kindergarten through second grade.The Rodel Exemplary Teacher Initiative recognizes teachers in high-need schools in Coconino, Maricopa and Pima counties each year. Thirteen of the 25 finalists were selected to receive a $10,000 savings bond and appointment to supervise and mentor six Rodel Promising Student Teachers for the next three years. The remaining 12 finalists will receive a $1,000 savings bond.<\/p>\n

\u201cNAU prepared me to be the teacher I am today,\u201d Mageary said. \u201cIt is a great honor to receive the Rodel Exemplary Teacher award. I am proud to be part of Killip and love every minute of teaching.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eight of the 13 finalists earned degrees from NAU with one additional winner currently working toward a master\u2019s degree at the university.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not surprising that so many of our graduates are being recognized by the Rodel Foundation,\u201d said\u00a0Gypsy Denzine<\/strong>, dean of NAU\u2019s College of Education. \u201cWe are extremely proud to be a partner with Rodel in our collective efforts to have a positive impact in Arizona schools.\u201d<\/p>\n

The College of Education places one student with each of Flagstaff\u2019s six Rodel teachers per semester, with next fall marking the fourth consecutive year of the university\u2019s partnership with Rodel.<\/p>\n

Because the university has 25 to 30 applicants each semester, the Rodel Foundation currently allows NAU students to apply for placement in Maricopa County. Nine students from NAU have been selected for the Maricopa County program in the past amid competition with students from Arizona State University, University of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University and Scottsdale Community College.<\/p>\n

\u201cNorthern Arizona University\u2019s preparation of teachers is an exceptional asset to this state,\u201d said NAU President\u00a0John Haeger<\/strong>. \u201cOur graduates are leaders in the classroom who teach and mentor students to become the next generation of leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ten NAU students have been named Rodel Promising Teachers for the spring, bringing the total number of students trained and mentored by Rodel Exemplary Teachers to 57.<\/p>\n

The Rodel Foundation also recognized leaders in high-need schools this year. Seven of 12 finalists of the Rodel Exemplary Principal award in Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties hold degrees from NAU.<\/p>\n

Rodel Exemplary Teachers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Winners<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDegree from NAU<\/span><\/td>\nCurrent City<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joe Caslin<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s in progress<\/td>\nFlagstaff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crystal Estrella<\/strong><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s<\/td>\nTucson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Linda Knoblock<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nMesa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jennifer Mageary<\/strong><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s<\/td>\nFlagstaff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tina Merlina<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nPhoenix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nicole Nipros<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nPhoenix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Linda Omer<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nTempe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Patricia Perkins<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nPhoenix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sakeenah Smith<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nPhoenix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Finalists<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDegree from NAU<\/span><\/td>\nCurrent City<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Danielle Brady<\/strong><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s<\/td>\nPhoenix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carmen Cons<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nPhoenix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Linda Hart<\/strong><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s in progress<\/td>\nFlagstaff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joelle McCord<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nPhoenix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jamie Yoder<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nFlagstaff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Rodel Exemplary Principals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Winners<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDegree from NAU<\/span><\/td>\nCurrent City<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Robin Dahlman<\/strong><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s<\/td>\nAnthem<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jeff Lavender<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nCasa Grande<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elizabeth Redondo<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nTucson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Melissa Wisner<\/strong><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s<\/td>\nGoodyear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Finalists<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDegree from NAU<\/span><\/td>\nCurrent City<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rosanna Hidalgo<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nPhoenix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cheri LaRochelle<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nTucson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Robert Miranda<\/strong><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s<\/td>\nTucson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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