Titan Education Excellence Award Winners -- 2005-2006
The
College of Education is recognized for its reputation
of excellence in preparing teachers and educational
leaders. In recognition of the inauguration of the
College of Education in July 2004, two awards are granted
annually. These awards honor excellence in teaching
and educational leadership of a Fullerton graduate
as well as the high quality of educational endeavors
accomplished in partnership with Cal State Fullerton
and its many school- and district-based programs.
Kay has a longstanding passion
for teaching – particularly
for science instruction.
She is recognized for her commitment
to the teaching profession and mentoring other teachers
in becoming knowledgeable about science instruction.
She passes on her passion for the sciences to her
students and has inspired some to pursue careers
in the sciences. She has conducted post-graduate
science seminars both locally and nationally, has
written an integrated inquiry based science curriculum
for her school district, and has been selected as
the outstanding science teacher in Orange County
and recipient of the Project Tomorrow Vision of Excellence.
A colleague says that “Kay excels as a teacher,
a professional leader and a builder of our school community.” Her
principal states that “Kay is a teacher of teachers.” And
from a parent, we hear that “Kay is a rare gem
among many in an illustrious profession.”
Carole Shelby
El Modena High School
Orange Unified School District
Carole is
known for her passion to teach the English language
arts, especially poetry.
Her demanding and energetic
approach has earned her the reputation as tough,
fair - and fun. Through her drive and innovative
approaches to teaching, she ensures that all of her
students succeed – those who
are traditionally successful as well as those who face
particular challenges such as learning English as a
second language or a learning disability. She has served
in several leadership positions at her school. Her
collaborative leadership style, determination, motivation
and follow-through have ensured successful implementation
of new school-site endeavors
A colleague says that “Carole’s desire
to share new strategies and research data is phenomenal.” One
of her students states that “After a week in
her class I thought I was going to die…Having
Mrs. Shelby two years in a row was not only hard but
fun. She inspires me and never fails in teaching me
something new.”
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