National Teachers Hall of Fame Celebrates 11th Annual Induction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2002
CONTACT: Marilyn Helms, 1-800-968-3224 or (620) 341-9131
EMPORIA, Kans. - The National Teachers Hall of Fame will welcome the 2002 Class of Inductees to Kansas with a celebration of activities.
Induction events include a Statewide Celebration of Teacher Excellence the evening of July 12 in Topeka, Kansas, and the 2002 Banquet and Induction Ceremony the evening of July 13 in Emporia, Kansas. Gary Sherrer, Kansas Lieutenant Governor, will host the Statewide Celebration in Topeka, and KAKE Television anchor Larry Hatteberg will host the Induction Ceremony in Emporia.
The Hall of Fame announced the five 2002 Inductees on May 7, National Teacher Day, during surprise events in the schools of each inductee.
2002 Hall of Fame Inductees
Lisa Zahn Crooks, a fourth grade teacher at Black Bob Elementary School in Olathe, Kans.
Janice Gould, an art teacher at Lawrence Hall Youth Services in Chicago, Ill.
Dana K. Kelly, a language arts/math gifted teacher at Southwest Elementary School in Lakeland, Fla.
E. May (Pat) Lindquist, a retired teacher with 54 years experience teaching K-12, Brookville, Kans.
Jane Bray Nelson, a physics teacher at University High School in Orlando, Fla.
Bios and more information
Biographical sheets and photos of each honoree, a list of Hall of Fame members, and schedules of induction events may be obtained on the NTHF web site at www.nthf.org or by calling 1-800-96-TEACH or 620-341-9131.
Induction Events
The following events are open to the public:
July 11 *Emporia Community Band Concert/Open House
7:00-9:00 p.m.
The National Teachers Hall of Fame (west parking lot)
1320 C of E Drive, Emporia, Kansas
July 12 Community Luncheon
11:45-1:00 p.m.
Colonial Ballroom, Memorial Student Union
Emporia State University Campus
Cost: $8.00/person Reservations: 620-341-9131
July 13 2002 Induction Banquet
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Webb Lecture Hall, Memorial Student Union
Emporia State University Campus
Cost: $25.00/person Reservations: 620-341-9131
*2002 Induction Ceremony
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Albert Taylor Hall
Emporia State University Campus
* These events are free of admission.
About the Hall of Fame
The National Teachers Hall of Fame was founded in 1989 as a tribute to our nation's most important profession - teaching, and is the only facility of its kind dedicated to recognizing teachers, to preserving and promoting education, and to serving our country by inspiring others to enter the teaching profession. Since the inaugural induction ceremony in 1992, fifty-five (55) teachers from 25 states have been inducted. Each year, a National Selection
Committee representing educational organizations, corporate America, and NTHF membership considers applications from a pool of certified public or non-public teachers, active or retired, who have at least 20 years of full-time experience teaching in grades PreK-12. For more information on The National Teachers Hall of Fame, including how to nominate a teacher, please visit our website at www.nthf.org or call 1-800-96-TEACH.
The National Teachers Hall of Fame 2002 Induction
Media/Photo/Video Opportunities
July 12 6:00-9:00 P.M.
Statewide Celebration of Teacher Excellence
Kansas Historical Museum
6425 SW Sixth Avenue - Topeka, Kansas
Hosted by Kansas Lieutenant Governor Gary Sherrer. Invitees include honored teachers, state government officials, and other educational and corporate dignitaries.
July 13 6:00-7:00 P.M.
2002 Induction Banquet
Webb Lecture Hall, Memorial Student Union
Emporia State University Campus
7:00-9:00 P.M.
2002 Induction Ceremony
Albert Taylor Auditorium, Plumb Hall
Emporia State University Campus
Hosted by KAKE Television anchor Larry Hatteberg. Invitees include honored teachers, state government officials, and other educational and corporate dignitaries.