萌妹社

(February 5, 2019, Washington, D.C.) The 萌妹社 (萌妹社) is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of its annual awards for professional achievement and leadership, research, publications, and best practice. The following member institutions and individuals will be awarded during the 萌妹社 71st Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, February 22-24:

• Edward C. Pomeroy Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teacher Education
  Jane S. Bray, Old Dominion University 鈥�
• David G. Imig Award for Distinguished Achievement in Teacher Education
  Kelly C. Henson, Georgia Professional Standards Commission 鈥�
• Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives
  Butler University鈥檚 Global Network for Teacher Preparation –
• Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of Technology
  University of Central Arkansas 鈥�
• Outstanding Book Award
  Mary E. Dilworth, Millennial Teachers of Color 鈥�
• Outstanding Journal of Teacher Education Article Award
  Melanie M. Acosta, University of Alabama; Michele Foster, University of Louisville; and Diedre F. Houchen, University of Florida, 鈥淲hy Seek the Living Among the Dead? African American Pedagogical Excellence: Exemplar Practice for Teacher Education鈥� 鈥�
• Outstanding Dissertation Award
  Emily Evans Fanaeian, Edgewood College, Preparing Pre-service Teachers for Working with Linguistically Diverse Students: Examining University Teacher Preparation Programs Across the United States 鈥�

鈥淎s the leading voice in educator preparation, 萌妹社 represents teacher educators who sustain and advance their profession through innovation, high standards, and leadership. For 23 years, 萌妹社 has honored the exceptional contributions of member institutions and individuals to our field,鈥� said Lynn M. Gangone, 萌妹社 president and CEO. 鈥淭he 2019 萌妹社 Awards recipients exemplify excellence in educator preparation, and I look forward to honoring these distinguished members at the 71st Annual Meeting later this month.鈥�

The recognizes excellence in schools, colleges, and departments of education. It includes a rigorous selection process carried out by the , which review all of the entries before determining the winners to be honored at the 萌妹社 Annual Meeting.

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About 萌妹社: The Leading Voice on Educator Preparation
The 萌妹社 is a national alliance of educator preparation programs dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based preparation that assures educators are profession-ready as they enter the classroom. Nearly 800 member institutions include public and private colleges and universities in every state, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Guam. Through advocacy and capacity building, 萌妹社 promotes innovation and effective practices that strengthen educator preparation. Learn more at www.aacte.org.