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sponsored by the R.J. McElroy Trust and KWWL Television. She teaches elementary physical education and health at Price Laboratory School in Cedar Falls. Willie Barney, BA ‘96, MA ‘01, EdD ‘07, is principal at Waterloo East High School. He was formerly principal of North Central Junior High in North Liberty. Emily Buss Jones, BA ‘04, MA ‘06, received the 2008 University of Georgia Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Award at the recent Honors Day Program. Jones is a teaching assistant in the Department of Kinesiology. It is the first time this department has had a recipient named out of the 400 graduate teaching assistants on the campus. Amanda Walston, BA ‘06, was recognized as New Nonprofit Employee of the Year at the 2007 American Humanics Nonprofit Awards. She is director of outreach for Community Foundation of Cedar Falls/ Waterloo and Northeast Iowa. She lives in Waterloo. Paul Waterman, BA ‘06, received the Graduate Student Rising Star Award from the Iowa Student Personnel Association. The award is given for demonstrating excellence in the classroom, leadership and potential for significant contribution in the professional field of student affairs. He is pursuing a master’s degree in postsecondary education: student affairs at UNI. Sarah Huffer, BA ‘07, participated in the Polar Master of Arts graduate program in Grundy Center. Students in the program integrate new technology into the physical education classroom at Grundy Center High School in addition to taking classes at UNI. Looking for Purple in your area? Check out the UNI alumni calendar of events at www.unialum.org and click on Events. Bret Greve, BA ‘96, received the 2006 American Star of Teaching Award. Only one teacher in each state receives this award each year. He has been teaching fourth grade at Harris-Lake Park Elementary in Lake Park, IA. Ken Vande Berg, MA ‘96, received the Outstanding Administrator of the Year Award from the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees. He is vice president of economic development services for Northeast Iowa Community College. Tricia (Breakenridge) Ortega, BA ‘99, earned her master’s degree in counseling in 2007 from the University of Texas San Antonio. She is a counselor at Center Associates in Marshalltown. 2000s Joseph Fernau, BA ‘01, BA ‘03, is director of training and outreach for Special Olympics Iowa. He has an extensive background with SOIA and volunteered with the Winter Games for almost 10 years. He lives in Ankeny. Jeffrey Frost, MA ‘02, was selected Athletic Director of the Year by the Northeast Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association. He works at West High in Waterloo. Purple for Life! Are YOU a dues member? Your UNI Alumni Association membership entitles you to numerous privileges reserved ONLY for association dues members, including discounts for UNI athletics, Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center performances and alumni events. Members get custom UNI merchandise, event discounts and national and local business discounts. More importantly, your association membership enhances programs and services for students and alumni. To learn more, visit www.unialum.org or email holly.johnson@uni.edu. You can join today by using our secure form at www.unialum.org. Excellence in Education—Spring/Summer 2008 19 http://www.unialum.org http://www.unialum.org http://www.unialum.org

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The University of Northern Iowa College of Education - Summer 2008 Contents PLS Recommended For Statewide Mission Iowa Legislature Funds Regents' Math/Science Initiative School Counselors Reinstated For All Iowa School Districts Human Performance Center Dedicated DVDs Illustrate Early Childhood Education Standards UNI Leads in Solving Shortage of Special Education Teachers Iowa Initiative to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies Service to Special Olympics Olympic Champ Brings Coaching Techniques to UNI Meet Tomorrow's Promising Educators Len Froyen Multicultural Initiatives in Teaching Program Technology Facilitator Certificate Program Offered in Fall UNI Only Regents University Offering Technology Teacher Preparation Curriculum and Instruction All-University Professional Development Day Premieres Barb Hill - Known to All Teacher Education Majors Teacher Work Sample - A Window Into Students' Teaching Faculty and Student Award Winners Graduates - Where Are They? Career Notes UNI College of Education Receives 1.1 Million Dollar Gift Scholarship Needed

The University of Northern Iowa College of Education - Summer 2008

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