MSLBD: Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders

Awards 2008

The Outstanding Educator Award recognizes outstanding achievement and excellence in classroom service to students with behavior disorders. Deborah Edwards, USD 372, Silver Lake, Kansas, was the 2008 recipient of the Outstanding Educator Award. Ms. Deborah was presented with a plaque that read -

In recognition of her creativity, leadership, commitment, volunteer efforts, and passion for children with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

The Outstanding Leadership Award recognizes outstanding service and leadership to the field of behavioral disorders on a national level. Reece Peterson, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, was the 2008 recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award. Dr. Peterson's plaque included -

Reece Peterson ... A catalyst in whose presence good things happen.

Jane Rhys

The Outstanding Advocacy Award recognizes outstanding advocacy on behalf of students with behavioral disorders. Jane Rhys, Kansas Development Disabilities Council, Topeka, Kansas, was the 2007 recipient of the Outstanding Advocacy Award. Ms. Rhys was honored -

For her exemplary leadership and dedicated, tireless service on behalf of individuals with disabilities.

Fort Atkinson High School The Building Bridges: Seeds for Program Development Grant is given to support activities and programs to improve educational programs for student with behavioral disorders. The 2008 Building Bridges Grant was presented to the Fort Atkinson High School, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

View the 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 MSLBD Award Recipients.
View a complete listing of past MSLBD Award recipients.

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