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| A once-in-a-lifetime educator, Rafe Esquith may be the most inspiring school teacher in America. He’s been called “a modern day Thoreau” by Newsday, “a genius and a saint” by The New York Times, and “the most interesting and influential classroom teacher in the country” by The Washington Post. Click to read more. |
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| Susan Zimmerman isn’t just a world-renowned speaker, writer and workshop leader who has given keynotes and summer institutes in nearly every state, as well as Canada, Mexico and Japan. This graduate of Yale Law School and mother of four enhances the reading and writing experiences for adults and children through her educational best sellers: 7 Keys to Comprehension and Mosaic of Thought. Click here to read more. |
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| Deborah Childs-Bowen has over 25 years of skilled and knowledgeable practice in management, professional development, facilitation, research, organizational development, executive coaching, and strategic planning. She specializes in program planning, design and implementation, program evaluation, and professional development for preservice and inservice teachers and administrators. Click here to read more. |
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| Dr. Jeanie A. Box serves as Dean of the Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education and Professional Studies at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Click here to read more. |
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| Betsy Rogers was named the 2003 National Teacher of the Year by President George W. Bush. She earned her B.S. in Elementary Education (1974); masters in Elementary Education (1998); Ed. S. in Elementary Education; and Ed. D. in Educational Leadership from Samford University. Click here to read more. |
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| Dr. Andrew Westmoreland became the 18th president of Samford University on June 1, 2006. Samford University is Alabama’s largest privately-supported institution of higher learning. It was founded in 1841 by Alabama Baptists and retains a close church relationship. Click here to read more. |
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| Jeanna Westmoreland has been Samford University’s first lady since June 1, 2006, when her husband, Andy, became Samford’s 18th president. This continues an active 25-year career as a teacher, university educator and administrator, and university president’s wife. Click here to read more. |
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