ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning

2010 Regional Professional Development Scholarships
Beryl Rogers
Kathy Abry
Jan Armstrong
Gulf Region’s Abigail Abel, Georgia Alpha Phi Chapter
Abigail is a K-5 elementary school counselor with 27 years of
experience in education. The scholarship is supporting her goal
of having an American School Counselors’ Association (ASCA)
model school. “Due to the economic crisis, we need to prove that
we are effective in improving academic achievement,” she said.
“Becoming an ASCA model school will help me to become a more
effective school counselor.”
Gulf Region’s Beryl Rogers, Florida Delta Omicron Chapter
Beryl is an instructional coach with 19 years of experience in
education. The scholarship is helping her in her pursuit of a
doctorate in educational leadership. “I will enrich the lives of stu-
dents and fellow teachers by learning how to lead more effectively,” Beryl said. “The doctoral
degree will help me become a stronger leader and collaborator.”
North Central Region’s Kathy L. Abry, Illinois Alpha Mu
Chapter
Kathy is a sixth grade math teacher with 26 years of experience
in education. The scholarship is assisting her in completing her
Ph.D. in mathematics education at Illinois State University. “My
students’ independence, enjoyment and achievement are at a
higher level as I become a better mathematics teacher through
this program,” Kathy said.
North Central Region’s Beth A. Smith, Wisconsin Zeta Chapter
Beth is a first grade teacher and grade level coach with eight
years of experience in education. The scholarship is helping her
to attain National Board Certification. Currently, her district has
only one National Board Certified teacher. “Through certifica-
tion, I plan to encourage and mentor additional teachers to pursue this professional development
opportunity,” Beth said.
Northeast Region’s Jan Armstrong, New Hampshire Nu Chapter
Jan is a special curriculum educator with 33 years of experience. The scholarship is assisting
her in making her school’s gifted program more inclusive. “Our school has a large population
of students diagnosed on the autism spectrum,” she said, with half having Asperger’s syndrome.
“I am working to include these students in our gifted program and to better understand
their needs and talents through conferences, workshops and courses.”
Northeast Region’s Christine A. Beecher, New Jersey Phi Chapter
Christine is a kindergarten teacher with 13 years of experience in education. The scholarship
is assisting her in completing her master’s degree in school administration. “I feel that the
knowledge and skills I acquire will help me to become a better and stronger educator in the
classroom,” she said.
Northwest Region’s Dodie L. Heggie, Wyoming Zeta Chapter
Dodie is a family and consumer science teacher with 10 years of experience in education. The
scholarship is assisting her in earning a literacy endorsement from the University of Wyoming.
“I have long been troubled that many of the secondary level students in the school where I
teach have low reading skills,” she said. “The literacy program has enhanced my teaching and
has helped me to better teach the struggling and the strong readers in my classroom.”
Northwest Region’s Rosamond N. Vaughan, Washington Alpha Rho Chapter
Rosamond Vaughan is an elementary teacher with 26 years of experience in education. The
scholarship is helping her attain her parent coach certification. “As their child’s first teachers, there is a strong link
between actively involved parents and school success,” she said. “I know one way to support my students is through supporting
their parents.”
Action in Educational Excellence
Abigail Abel
Beth Smith
Dodie Heggie
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