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For the first time ever, you can watch a live webcast of the Disney Teacher Awards! Watch as 44 teachers selected from more than 75,000 nominations nationwide vie for special recognition as the 2006 Disney Teacher of the Year and four other Outstanding Teacher distinctions. This year's special guests include Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Bart Johnson and Alyson Reed of Disney Channel's " High School Musical!" The gala will be streamed via Windows Media Player and RealPlayer, so tune in early if you need to download the appropriate "plug-in" in prior to the webcast.
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In celebration of their creativity, innovative teaching methods and ability to inspire students while actively engaging them in learning, following are the recipients of the 2006 Disney Teacher Awards. Chosen from more than 75,000 nominations nationwide, each Honoree will receive $10,000 from the awards program and a trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., from July 29 - August 3, for an awards gala, professional development and fun in the theme park. In addition, each Honoree's school will receive $5,000. Congratulations to each teacher!
Click here to download Disney's Teacher Appreciation Week booklet! Included inside are ideas to help administrators, parents and students acknowledge teachers in their community!
Elementary
Early Childhood
Primary
Intermediate
Middle School
Humanities
Math
Science
Interdisciplinary Teams
- Mrs. Lynn Kohlhagen and Mrs. Janice Wendling, Morris, IL; 6th-8th Grade Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies & Math
- Mrs. Amanda Mayeaux, Miss Kathryn Pilcher and Mrs. Monique Wild, Geismar, LA; 8th Grade Math, Science, Integrative Services (Inclusion), Language Arts and History
High School
Humanities
Math
Science
- Dr. David Buncher, Miami, FL; AP Chemistry, Honors Physics, Honors Chemistry, Honors Astronomy
- Mr. Bill Richey, Xenia, OH; General Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry
- Dr. Patrick Welsh, Clemson, SC; AP Physics, College Prep. Physics, Tech. Prep. Physics
SPECIALISTS - Kindergarten through 12th Grade
Applied Fields
The Arts
Special Needs
- Ms. Deanna Pendergast, Rockville, MD; Middle School students in the hospital with emotional disorders
- Ms. Megan Sexton, Cincinnati, OH; 5-21 year old students with severe to profound mental retardation
- Mrs. Susan Superson, E. Longmeadow, MA; Middle School Gifted/Talented Education
Wellness & Sports
Click here for information on the 2006 Disney Teacher Awards Honorees.
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