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NATIONAL TEACHERS HALL OF FAME

2007 INDUCTEES

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norman conard

uniontown, KS | YEARS TAUGHT: 1976 - Present

Norman believes that each student in his classroom is of great value and should be challenged to achieve higher levels of learning and to develop creativity and critical thinking. His classroom is a center of research, a place where students seek primary sources and deal with problem solving.
ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION:
  • 2007      Kansas History Date Teacher of the Year
  • 2004      Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education
  • 2003      Civil Rights Award, National Education Association
  • 2003, 2001      Educator of Distinction Award, Coca-Cola & USD #235
  • 2001      National Board Certified Teacher
  • 2001      Kansas City Save a Child Award
  • 2001      Social Studies Outstanding Educator, Kansas Council for the Social Studies
  • 2000      100 Most Influential Educators in America, Northern Life
  • 2000      USA TODAY All American Teacher—1st Team
  • 1999-2007      Irena Sendler Project—over 600 media stories
  • 1994      National State Teacher of the Year, Social Studies
  • 1994-2004      TIME magazine Educational Advisory Board
  • 1992      Kansas State Teacher of the Year
  • 1992      Milken National Educator Award
  • 1992      Uniontown Teacher of the Year
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edna rogers

sevierville, tn | YEARS TAUGHT: 1962 - 2000

Edna’s main goal is to teach her students the traits of honesty, trust, responsiveness, responsibility, and sensitivity with promises of tomorrow. She believes that children can learn best by real life experiences.
ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION:
  • 2001      Sevierville Mayors Award
  • 2001      TN Smokies Edna Rogers Day
  • 1999      TEA Friend of Education Award
  • 1999      TN Association Family and Consumer Services Vision Award
  • 1998      National Council of Teachers of English Literacy Award
  • 1993      TASP Outstanding Service to Children’s Award
  • 1992      Who’s Who Among American Teachers
  • 1992      Rotary Distinguished Service Award
  • 1990      Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics
  • 1989      Governor’s Outstanding Tennessean Award
  • 1989      House of Representatives Joint Resolution Award
  • 1989      East TN District Teacher of the Year
  • 1989      Key to the City of Sevierville Award
  • 1989      Sevier County Dedicated & Exemplary Accomplishments Award
  • 1989      Sevier County Teacher of the Year
  • 1988      Sevier County Teacher of the Year
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geri rohlff

auburn, wa  | Years Taught: 1976 - Present

Geri possesses the unshakable belief that given the appropriate learning environment and clear goals, all students will succeed. She describes her classroom environment as intellectually motivating because it is individualized and relevant to each student in her classroom.
ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION:
  • 2006      OSPI Superintendent appointed member of Washington Learns
  • 2005      Puget Sound Regional Teacher of the Year
  • 2004      Wal-Mart Washington State Teacher of the Year
  • 2004      Auburn Secondary Teacher of the Year
  • 1996, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005      Who’s Who Among American Teachers
  • 1995      King County Vocational/Educational Cooperative’s Special Education Teacher of the
                   Year
  • 1993      Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Education
  • 1993      Outstanding Young Citizen in Washington—Washington State Jaycees award for
                   contribution to youth
  • 1988      National Endowment for Humanities—selected for summer institute on Victorian
                   novels and selfhood
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john snyder

las vegas, nv | Years Taught: 1971 - Present

John provides lessons for his students that encourage them to learn with confidence and develop their skills by asking questions instead of listening to lectures. He believes that teachers should provide their students with three things: the ability to assess accurately any situation they may encounter, the tools with which to deal with it successfully, and the pride and confidence to do so with excellence. 
ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION:
  • 2006      Get Excited About Education grant, Citibank
  • 2003      Chasing Rainbows Award, Dolly Parton Foundation
  • 1997, 1994      Christa McAuliffe Fellow
  • 1996      Impact Innovator Clark County School District
  • 1995      Cyber Schoolhouse Grant, Cisco
  • 1995      Technology Teacher of the year, Microsoft/Technology & Learning Magazine
  • 1992      Milken National Educator Award
  • 1991      Tandy Technology Scholar, Radio Shack/Tandy
  • 1991      Southern Nevada Teacher of the Year, 7-Eleven Southland Corporation
  • 1990      Nevada State Teacher of the Year
  • 1990      Teacher of the Year, Burger King Corporation
  • 1989      Award for Innovative Teaching, Business Week Magazine
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joseph underwood

miami, fl | Years Taught: 1984 - present

Joseph believes that trust is the key to building a productive relationship between teachers and students so that students can flourish, learn, and not be intimidated. He reminds his students’ everyday that there is a champion in all of them.
ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION:
  • 2006      Toyota International Teachers Program-Galapagos Islands
  • 2006      Disney Teacher Awards National Selection Committee
  • 2005      Special Teacher Proclamations-MDCPS School Board
  • 2005      Teacher of the Year and Region TOY Finalist (2003)
  • 2005      USA Today Award
  • 2004      Special Teacher Proclamations-MDCPS School Board
  • 2004      Disney Award
  • 2003      Teacher of the Year and Region TOY Finalist (2003)
  • 2003      National Board Certification
  • 2002-present      Governor’s State Board of Athletic Training Appointee
  • 1995      HS Athletic Trainer of the Year-Athletic Trainers Association of Florida

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