Dr. Samuel J. Ayers

The National Educator of the Year 2002

The CEAI National Educator of the Year

Dr. Samuel J. Ayers was recently selected by Christian Educators Association International as their fifth National Educator of the Year. Dr. Ayers, an educator in Lubbock, Texas will be honored in Indianapolis July 19, 2002 at association’s annual convention.

Dr. Ayers is the recipient of numerous awardsincluding Liberty Bell Award, 2000.

Awards:

Clinician of the Year;
Elementary Administrator of the Year buy the Texas Classroom Teachers Association, 1999-2000;
Texas Reading Leader,
Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts, 1999-2001;
Educational Leadership Award,
Llano Estacado Chapter of PDK, 1997; and
Point of Light Award, Northside ISD PTA Council, 1992.

PAST HONOREES

Carole Romatko Ciffe, 2001-2002, Educator of the Year from California

Dr. Arlene Kaiser, 2000-2001, Educator of the Year from California

Jody McElhaney, 1999-2000, Educator of the Year from Oklahoma

Clara Ruffin, 1998-1999, Educator of the Year from Connecticut