{"id":40627,"date":"2015-12-04T08:08:47","date_gmt":"2015-12-04T15:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stage.headlessnauedu-b6hgdzckfdgxgzhe.westus-01.azurewebsites.net\/?p=40627"},"modified":"2015-12-04T08:08:47","modified_gmt":"2015-12-04T15:08:47","slug":"six-nau-alumnae-chosen-as-rodel-exemplary-teachers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/six-nau-alumnae-chosen-as-rodel-exemplary-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Six NAU alumnae chosen as Rodel Exemplary Teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Rodel Foundation has announced its Exemplary Teachers<\/a>, a coveted title awarded to just 15 Arizona educators, and six of the winners earned education-related degrees at NAU.<\/p>\n

The winners, called the state\u2019s best teachers by the Rodel Foundation, will be tasked with mentoring high-potential student teachers, including NAU students.<\/p>\n

The Rodel Exemplary Teachers are chosen primarily from schools serving high-need students. In addition to recognition, each winner receives a $5,000 savings bond.<\/p>\n

Rodel began the statewide initiative to single out exceptional\u00a0teachers in\u00a02003.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very proud of the accomplishments of these teachers and grateful they chose to dedicate their careers to serving\u00a0Arizona,” said NAU President Rita Cheng<\/strong>.”Preparing the next generation of educators is some of the most important work we do at NAU, and directly ties to our historic roots as a teacher’s college.”<\/p>\n

Ramona Mellott<\/strong>, dean of NAU’s College of Education, said that\u00a0alumni and students consistently are recognized\u00a0as standouts by Rodel. “Year after year, the selection of our alumni reflects\u00a0the\u00a0outstanding academic experience and support\u00a0they\u00a0receive at NAU.”<\/p>\n

Listed below\u00a0are the 2016 Rodel Exemplary Teachers, degree earned at NAU, grade taught and the city in which they work:<\/p>\n