| About > : |
The National Educator of the Year 2003 The CEAI National Educator of the Year
The honor was conferred on Friday, July 25 at a special luncheon at the Glendale Hilton in Glendale, Calif. during the 34th Convention of the Christian Educators Association International, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary celebration. Dyar, an English language arts instructor in the Cecil County Public School System and an adjunct college instructor, was nominated by her peers in a competition open to all teachers in public and private schools. She was chosen by a CEAI committee from among nominees from ten regions across the nation. “The Christian Educator of the Year serves as a representative and spokesperson for the profession, having demonstrably embodied the best that the profession has to offer,” said Forrest L. Turpen, CEAI Executive Director. “The Christian Educator of the Year helps raise public and professional awareness of Christian values and will represent Christian teachers at educational and religious conventions for the next year. The Christian Educator of the Year Award was jointly presented by outgoing CEAI Executive Director Forrest Turpen and his successor, Finn Laursen. Commending Dyar was the luncheon speaker, author and recording artist Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic whose ministry of encouragement has inspired millions. Dyar holds several degrees including a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Zion Christian College and Seminary, a B.S. in English and Secondary Education, and M.Ed in reading from Frostberg State University. Her specialty in public education has been 7th and 8th grades. She is a curriculum writer who encourages the presentation of Christian faith in the classroom as state laws permit. “Teaching is not just a job,” said Dyar. “It is a high calling that runs soul deep. If I could do anything for my profession, it would be to encourage more teachers to serve that calling through CEAI.” PAST HONOREES Dr. Samuel J. Ayers 2002-2003, Educator of the Year from Texas , Educator of the Year from California , Educator of the Year from California , Educator of the Year from Oklahoma , Educator of the Year from Connecticut |
