FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28, 2018 (Updated 10/8/18)
Contact: Jarrod Nagurka
jnagurka@acteonline.org, 703-683-9312
ACTE Announces 2019 National Award Finalists
ALEXANDRIA, VA—Today, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced its 2019 national finalists in seven different award categories. Finalists were announced for the Teacher of the Year, Postsecondary Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year, New Teacher of the Year, Teacher Educator of the Year, Career Guidance, Lifetime Achievement and Carl Perkins Community Service Awards.
The national winners for each award will be announced at the ACTE Awards Banquet, a dinner and award presentation recognizing the best CTE professionals in the country. The event will take place on Wednesday evening, November 28, during ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. The Awards Banquet is sponsored by Express Employment Professionals, the US Army, CareerSafe, and Stratasys. Visit ACTE’s website for more information about the ACTE Excellence Awards.
Teacher of the Year Award
- Anne Marie McNamara—Scotch Plains, NJ—Region I
- Cindy Quisenberry—Enterprise, AL—Region II
- Lori Brumbaugh—Brooklyn Park, MN—Region III
- Liz Dinkins—Oklahoma City, OK—Region IV
- Bernadette Russoniello—Maricopa, AZ—Region V
Postsecondary Teacher of the Year Award
- Charles J. Ax, III—Morrisville, NY—Region I
- Kim Holdbrooks Townsel—Jacksonville, AL—Region II
- James P. Greenan—West Lafayette, IN—Region III
- Linda Bean—Russellville, AR—Region IV
- Kathleen McCune—North Platte, NE—Region V
Administrator of the Year Award
- Leonard “Ted” Szczawinski—Wayne, NJ—Region I
- Judith P. Sams—Richmond, VA—Region II
- Patrick Biggerstaff—Indianapolis, IN—Region III
- Starlinda Sanders—Bentonville, AR—Region IV
- Meg Gianesello—Chandler, AZ—Region V
New Teacher of the Year Award
- Deanna Miller—Woodstown, NJ—Region I
- Bethany Mattingly—Louisville, KY—Region II
- Katie Crowley—Vadnais Heights, MN—Region III
- Lauren Beard Emerson—Lecompte, LA—Region IV
- Katie Hatt—Grand Forks, ND—Region V
Teacher Educator of the Year Award
- Joanne L. Ryan—Buffalo, NY—Region I
- Peder “Pete” Gjovik—Valley City, ND—Region V
Career Guidance Award
- Tina Bacigalupo—Bay City, MI—Region I
- Lindsay Jordan—Wetumpka, AL—Region II
- Krista Paul—Arlington Heights, IL—Region III
- Gay Pettit—Chickasha, OK—Region IV
- Shelly Thome—Glendale, AZ—Region V
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Terry Hughes—Ithaca, NY—Region I
- Rebecca W. Pierce—Clanton, AL—Region II
- Joan R. McFadden—Seymour, IN—Region III
- Teri L. Holle—Enid, OK—Region IV
- Jeanne Roberts—Phoenix, AZ—Region V
Carl Perkins Community Service Award
- Jeffrey Bertke—Piqua, OH—Region I
- Rosemary Jones—Pineville, KY—Region II
- Craig J. Spreiter—Oakdale, MN—Region III
- Bart Taylor—College Station—Region IV
- Amy Dillard—Gilbert, AZ—Region V
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About ACTE
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.
