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Rush receives international award

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Tim Rush

Tim Rush

   Tim Rush, University of Wyoming professor of elementary and early childhood education, has been named recipient of the 2009 International Reading Association (IRA) Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award.
   This award honors an outstanding college or university teacher of reading methods or  reading-related courses.
   A winner of the Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award must demonstrate the following qualifications:

  • a knowledgeable professionalone who knows the field of reading and who keeps current in research and practice
  • an innovative teacherone who initiates and teaches outstanding courses and programs in reading education a leader in the field of readingone who serves the profession and assumes leadership  positions in appropriate college, school, community, and/or professional organizations
  • a role model/mentorone who inspires and instructs students/teachers to their full potential and supports their development; and,
  • a disseminatorone who researches, publishes, and promotes effective practices beyond  his/her own campus.

  Rush is scheduled to receive his award May 6, at the annual IRA convention in Minneapolis.

Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009