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Recognizing and Rewarding People Making a Difference

KASCD Acknowledges Excellence

While seeing a student grasp a difficult concept is to many, a reward in and of itself, acknowledging the hard work, creativity and dedication that makes these individual successes possible is no less important.

Each year the Kansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (KASCD) takes time to recognize the contributions of individuals working as curriculum leaders, teachers, educators, and assessment leaders.

The presentation of awards, scholarships and grants each year at the annual KASCD Luncheon, gives our membership a chance to hear about and acknowledge the great work being done on behalf of each learner in the state of Kansas.

A Sample of our Award Winners

SCHOLARSHIPS

Kelly Gillespie is a recipient of a $500 scholarship from KASCD. She is presently the Executive Director of Southwest Plains Regional Service Center in Sublette, KS. She is currently working on a doctorate through Walden University. Kelly provides staff development at the state, national and international level. She is a trainer for Ruby Payne Framework of Poverty, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Alignment, Professional Learning Communities, PDK Curriculum Management Audit and MTSS

Amy Rousselo is a recipient of a $500 scholarship from KASCD. She presently is a graduate student under the supervision of Dr. Mike Neal at Kansas University. She supports the teaching of Introduction to teaching where she has incorporated a service learning component. Her vision is for all teachers to understand the meaning and the value of service learning, and that they will take the practice into the community. This scholarship will be used as she finished a masters degree in curriculum and instruction.

ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR

Mary Matthews is the recipient of the Assessment Coordinator of the Year Award. She presently is the Director of Assessment and School Improvement of Olathe. She helped the district develop a system where data is the driving force behind teaching and learning. She is assured that staff understand data, use the results, and staff is informed, involved and have the training to link curriculum, instruction and assessment. Mary is involved at the state level as a member of the Kansas Assessment Advisory Council.

SERVICE CENTER

DeAnne Heershe is the recipient of the Outstanding Educator within the Education Service Center Award. Presently she is the School Improvement Director of the South Central Kansas Education Service Center at Clearwater. She is involved with professional development and provides intensive assistance to member districts. She is also extensively involved with the Northwest Regional Education Laboratory in Portland Oregon. The executive director of SCKESC states that DeAnne is a caring individual who believes deeply in public education and always seeks the high road.

CURRICULUM LEADER

Sherry Reed is presently for the Auburn-Washburn school district in Topeka. She is responsible for curriculum alignment to standards. She has presented the Bullseye Curriculum Writing process to numerous school districts and at both the state and national level, and is an author of a book related to this subject. She previously worked as a professional development consultant for the Northeast Kansas Education Service Center. She has been active in KASCD as Secretary, Vice-President, President, Membership Chair, Influence Chair, and ASCD Leadership Council.

Listing of Annual Awards, Scholarships and Grants

Click on the title the award, scholarship or grant to launch a document (.pdf) containing nomination requirements.