ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning
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ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning
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Patricia Coggin, Tennessee Chi Chapter<br />
Nominated by Liz Ford<br />
Patricia Coggin was recently inducted into<br />
the FBLA Wall of Fame. Patricia has worked<br />
with Future Business Leaders of America for<br />
over 20 years and her student delegations<br />
are frequent national winners. Patricia is the first<br />
teacher in Tennessee to receive this prestigious award.<br />
Marlene Cosgrove, Michigan Delta Chapter<br />
Nominated by Nancy Lynne Nelson<br />
Marlene directs the Hello Hospital Program<br />
at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She works<br />
with the medical staff to educate and alleviate<br />
concerns of 1st graders who have been<br />
admitted. Marlene volunteers as a tour guide<br />
at the Michigan State University Children’s<br />
Garden, and maintains the teaching and<br />
learning garden at Marble Elementary.<br />
Nelma Cowser, Texas Epsilon Sigma Chapter<br />
Nominated by Elizabeth Ruckman<br />
Nelma volunteers for the Cy-Fair<br />
Independent School District, Good Shepherd<br />
United Methodist Church, Fairfield Women’s<br />
Club and Tamina Community Center.<br />
Alberta “Birdy” Crane,<br />
Texas Gamma Delta Chapter<br />
Nominated by Janet Ramsey and her chapter sisters<br />
Birdy has given countless hours teaching<br />
neighbors how to plant beds and do well<br />
in gardening. After retirement, she began<br />
tutoring math and now has 14 students a<br />
week.<br />
Mary Lee Crump,<br />
Texas Delta Epsilon Chapter<br />
Nominated by her chapter sisters<br />
Mary Lee Crump’s commitment to<br />
education shows in her dedication to<br />
the Alvin Independent School District<br />
Education Foundation and the Alvin<br />
Library League. Mary Lee coordinates<br />
fundraisers, designs and writes newsletters and<br />
brochures and assists with budget planning.<br />
Ara Ann Duty, Kansas Rho Chapter<br />
Nominated by Chapter President Joyce Schneider<br />
Ara Ann and her husband Dennis serve as presidents of<br />
Air Capitol Active Aging. They organize and lead short<br />
tours in the Midwest.<br />
Teresa Elordi, Idaho Epsilon Chapter<br />
Nominated by Roberta Bonaminio and<br />
Lisabeth Hassler<br />
Teresa is a physical education teacher who<br />
goes above and beyond her regular teaching<br />
day. She was recognized as her school district’s<br />
2009 Teacher of the Year.<br />
Anice Fenley, Texas Delta Xi Chapter<br />
Nominated by Robin Buchanan-Harrington<br />
Anice is a fine arts teacher at Wild Peach<br />
Elementary. In October 2009, the newly<br />
renovated Columbia Rosenwald School<br />
(West Columbia) was dedicated. She played<br />
a key role in bringing awareness to the<br />
youth in the community regarding this<br />
historical school and event.<br />
Excellence in Action in Altruism<br />
Betty Francis, Michigan Delta Chapter<br />
Nominated by Nancy Lynne Nelson<br />
A volunteer at Sparrow Hospital in<br />
Lansing for 16 years, Betty also makes<br />
blankets for babies and children admitted<br />
there and is president of the Gift Shop<br />
volunteer group. Betty also donates her<br />
time to the Ronald McDonald House and<br />
serves on the Lansing area Episcopal Church Altruistic<br />
Committee.<br />
Maria Garcia-Rameau, Texas Omicron Chapter<br />
Nominated by Kathy Hopson<br />
Recognitions: Texas Exes (University of Texas-Austin<br />
Education Department) Outstanding Teacher, 1999;<br />
U.S.A. Today National Spanish Teacher of the Year,<br />
1999; Texas Council for the Humanities Outstanding<br />
Spanish Teacher, 1998; U.S. Department of Education<br />
Award for Excellence in Education, 1986; Texas Foreign<br />
Language Association Spanish Teacher of the Year, 1991;<br />
Scarborough High School Teacher of the Year, 1996;<br />
HISD Teacher of the Year finalist, 1991; The Elizabeth<br />
Brand Award, 1991; A.A.T.S.D. Brazos Chapter Excellence<br />
and Dedication Award, 1996.<br />
Diane Golton, California Beta Chapter<br />
Nominated by Carole Taylor<br />
Diane knits with the Nordie Knitters who<br />
make chemo caps, hats, scarves and blankets<br />
for infants in NICU, chemo babies, cancer<br />
patients, On Lok (seniors), Laguna Honda<br />
(seniors and disabled adults), families in<br />
Afghanistan (through TIE—Trust in Education)<br />
and Nepal. She also works on Expanding Your<br />
Horizons.<br />
Gerry Haggard, Texas Gamma Nu Chapter<br />
Nominated by Dinah Carter<br />
Gerry chairs the Book Project for Plano<br />
Retired Teachers, which gave 6,800 books<br />
to district Title 1 students; secures books<br />
by writing grants and authoring books for a<br />
publisher; serves as a facilitator for Journey of<br />
Hope, a grief support group for children.<br />
Sharon Hanki, California Tau Chapter<br />
Nominated by Alice Wuerch<br />
and Claudia Bassler-Wrona<br />
Sharon has received many awards for outstanding<br />
contributions to her community, including support<br />
of Child Help, CASA USA, OPTION HOUSE and the<br />
Ronald McDonald House, along with participation in<br />
Relay for Life with fellow Alpha Delta Kappa sisters.<br />
Martha Harris, Texas Beta Chi Chapter<br />
Nominated by Paula O’Neill<br />
and her chapter sisters<br />
Martha volunteers weekly in a local school’s<br />
kindergarten for special projects and extra<br />
help to the teacher. Martha has been assisting<br />
for several years.<br />
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