News and information for staff members and the Madison community
Vol. I No. 7 - June 2, 2006
Six MMSD staff members received six different major awards in the last month. They are described below.
Linda McQuillen received a 2006 Distinguished Mathematics Educator award from the Wisconsin Mathematics Council at the organization's annual meeting in May. This is the highest award granted by the Wisconsin Mathematics Council.
Linda is the instructional resource teacher for high school math in the Department of Teaching & Learning.
This award is based on Linda's work in the MMSD to promote equity, making high-quality standards-based mathematics available to all students.
Linda has been actively involved in developing and providing high-quality professional development for teachers in her district and at UW-Madison. Through an extensive series of building-based day-away seminars with high school teachers, Linda has facilitated positive change in the district by helping teachers become their own change agents. Linda has played an important role in the MMSD Math Masters Program.
Linda was also cited for her work with UW-Madison and her current involvement with the SCALE Partnership grant. Through this grant, which is funded by the National Science Foundation, Linda has been able to share her expertise with the Providence, Denver, and Los Angeles Schools Districts.
Professor Paul V. Bredeson, UW School of Education department chair, hands MMSD Superintendent Art Rainwater a Senior Faculty Fellow award in recognition of his significant contributions to the work of the department and his fostering of collaboration between the University and administrators throughout the Madison School District.
This took place at the UW Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis awards reception May 5.
Art is already holding the framed national University Council on Educational Administration's (UCEA) Excellence in Educational Leadership Award which he received moments earlier from UW School of Education Dean Julie K. Underwood.
The faculty of the UW Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis nominated Rainwater for the national recognition given to practicing school administrators who have made significant contributions to the improvement of administrator preparation.
By Sue Johnson 6-12 Instructional Resource Teacher-Science
MMSD retired teacher and leader in science education, Rachel Egan, has been honored with the Ron Gibbs Award, the most prestigious award given by the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers. The award is to honor a person who has made outstanding contributions in science education over a long and distinguished career in Wisconsin.
Rachel taught science for 35 years, the last 31 as an MMSD middle school science teacher. She inspired numerous students as well as many student teachers who were fortunate to have her as their mentor.
As a science teacher myself, I tried to instill a love of science into my daughter. It wasn't, however, until she had Rachel for 8th grade science at Cherokee MS that she truly began to love science.
Although Rachel retired from the classroom in 2003, MMSD is very fortunate that she is continuing to serve as coordinator of Science Research Interns, a program that matches MMSD high school students with research programs at UW Madison and the broader research community. In this way she continues to share her knowledge of and passion for science and students.
Levine, LaPoint
Two of the five teachers honored with Crystal Apple Awards in May are MMSD teachers. Ray LaPoint and Vic Levine received the surprise awards from NBC15, the awards sponsor.
LaPoint is a social studies teacher at Jefferson MS. Levine is a mathematics teacher at Memorial HS.
NBC 15 honors teachers, through nominations by students, parents and fellow educators for making an impact on their students' lives. This award recognizes the teachers' outstanding skills and achievements.
Roger Price, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, received the Wallace E. Zastrow Award in May from the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials.
This prestigious award is given annually to one outstanding individual for lifetime achievements in the school business management field. The award is meant to "focus attention on the indispensable role school business officials play in educating children the State of Wisconsin."
Price has been in Wisconsin school business for 28 years, including seven years in Madison. Included in the award is a $1,000 scholarship which the recipient gives to a 12th grade student in his/her district. Price has chosen Arsenio Green of West HS for the scholarship.
Last Updated: Mon Jul 17 07:54:45 2006
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