IMPACT Annual Recognition Awards
Every year the IMPACT Board of Directors presents the Annual Recognition Awards to Individuals for their outstanding contributions in the field of education for deaf and hard of hearing students. Their efforts “Above and Beyond” the call of duty are an example to everyone that an individual can make a difference in educating our children. IMPACT would like to take this opportunity to thank these individuals for their efforts that make the difference for our children.
GEORGE ATTLETWEED AWARD:
The George Attletweed Award is presented to an individual who exemplifies the quiet, diplomatic yet intense negotiable style that was typical of this kind and gentleman. The candidates for this award possess similar characteristics of openness, accessibility, and commitment to bringing understanding between deaf and hearing communities. Their efforts are seen to affect change with positive and long lasting results.
1991 Jake Arcanin, Assistant Superintendent of California School for the Deaf, Fremont
1992 Art Pierce, Administrator in the Burbank School District
1993 Barbara MacNeil, Program Specialist for San Diego City Schools
1994 Ann Kinkor, Member of the Advisory Commission on Special Education
1995 / ‘96- Sandy Harvey, Executive Director, American Society for Deaf Children
1997 Thomas K. Holcomb, Ohlone College
1998 Marilyn Cassidy, Parent / Advocate
1999 Paul Ogden, Professor, California State University in Fresno
2000 Hedy Udkovich-Stern, Family Education Coordinator CSD, Fremont
2001 Timothy Beatty, Program Manager, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services - California Department of Rehab
2002 Richard Crow, State Special Schools CDE
2003 Eileen MacCafreey , American River College, Interpreter Training Program
2004 Jason Gillespie, Stanislaus County Office of Education
2005 Mr. Chris Opie, Director TRIPOD
2006 Joyce Linden, California State University Northridge
2007 Susan Grafman, Parent / Advocate
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR:
The Award for Outstanding Contributor includes individuals who may not be trained in the field of deafness; who are working in fields unrelated to providing direct services to deaf children or adults; and who may or may not be serving in a professional / administrative capacity. This individual has demonstrated a commitment to understanding deaf and hard of hearing children and through their unselfish commitment has helped to bring about a strengthened relationship between the hearing and deaf worlds.
1991 Larry Siegel, Attorney
1992 Mike Glad, Past President of IMPACT
1993 Keith Catron, Pastor
1994 Catherine Walsh, Parent/Advocate
1995 - ’96 Maria Trevino, Parent/Classroom Aide,
1997 Peggy Tranovich, Parent/Advocate
1998 Karen Jensen, California State University in Fresno
1999 Jake Arcanin, CSDF
2000 Nancy Grosz Sager, Consultant, California Dept of Education
2001 Camille Maben, Senior Advisor to State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Delaine Eastin.
2002 Harley R. Lee, Producer dDeaf World
2003 Zibby Bayarsky Center on Deafness, Inland Empire
2004 Cora May Johnson, Interpreter - Orange County Department of Education
2005 Mr. Alan Davary, Teacher Orange County Dept of Education
2006 Pam Warkentin, California State University, Fresno
2006 Ron Obray, President Hands on Video Rely Services
2007 Richard Peterson, Director, Pepperdine University Special Education Advocacy Clinic
TEACHER OF THE YEAR:
The Teacher of the Year Award goes to teachers of the deaf or a regular classroom teacher with two or more deaf students. The candidates all serve in a teaching capacity for at least two years and provide opportunities for students beyond the classroom to enhance their communication experiences. These individuals also demonstrate an understanding and support of different communication modes utilized by deaf and hard of hearing students.
1991 Carol Thomas, San Diego City Schools
1992 Cindy Murphy, Tripod, Burbank
1993 Laura Peterson, CSDF
1994 Tammy Law, CSDR
1994 Laurie Hinzman, San Diego City Schools
1994 Nancy Norton, CSDR
1995 -‘96Ethan Bernstein CSDF
1995 -’96 Lisa Hansen CSDF
1997 Sheila M. Dell, Los Angeles County Office of Education.
1997 Margaret Giroux, Sonoma County Office of Education.
1998 Barbara Pool Siskiyou County Superintendent of Schools
1999 Mitchell I. Kurs, CSDR
2000 Nancy Brill, CSDF
2001 Cheri Barden, infant / preschool teacher for Yolo County Office of Education.
2002 Alice Tenscher Dunbar Infant / Preschool Teacher Placer County
2003 Paula Fabila infant/preschool Noreseman elementary school in Fresno, CA
2004 Valerie Malangko - Orcutt Jr. High School
2005 Erica Henson -
2006 Michele Tomkins, Parent - Infant Teacher, California School for the Deaf, Fremont
2007 Linda Campbell, L.A.C.O.E. DHH Early Start, Anderson School
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR:
The criteria for the selection is an individual who has worked in a supervisory / administrative capacity for at least two years. To be selected for this award this person has demonstrated commitment to providing quality education, accesses the deaf community and parents as a source of educational opportunities, and builds bridges between various educational programs.
1991 Henry Klopping, Superintendent of CSDF
1991 Carl Kirchner, Director of Tripod
1992 Joyce Roberts, Administrator in the Santa Clara County Office of Education
1992 Ken Randall, Superintendent of CSDR
1993 Nancy Sager, Resource Teacher for Sutter County Office of Education
1993 Debra Boles, Assistant Superintendent of CSDR
1994 Caron Knell-Berg, Shasta County Office of Education
1994 Celia May Baldwin, CSDF
1995 - ’96 Margaret Chakarun, Fremont Unified
1995 - ’96 Ron Stern, CSDF Dean of Curriculum & Instruction
1997 James Hagen, CSDR
1997 Jon Levy, Orange County Dept. of Education
1998 Rebecca Piepho, CSDR
1999 Tracy Smith, Clovis Unified
2000 Shelly Rempe, Principal Special Needs Department CSD, Fremont
2001 Steve Longacre, principal of the deaf and hard of hearing program, Santa Ana
2002 Shelly Gravatt Curriculum Specialist –at CSD Riverside
2003 Patricia Dimond, SELPA Director Stanislaus County Office of Education
2005 Julie Booth, Humboldt County Schools
2006 Pat Moore California School for the Deaf, Fremont
2007 Ann
McIntyre, California School for the Deaf, Fremont
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR:
The Professional of the Year award is given to an individual who is deaf, works in a professional capacity, and is seen as a “positive role model” for our deaf and hard of hearing students. The candidates are also those who serve as a role model to parents, with a positive work ethic, that parents hope their children will aspire to.
1991 Sheri Mutti, Chair of the Deaf Education Coalition
1992 Paul Ogden, Professor at California State University, Fresno
1993 Buddy Singleton, Past President of the California Association for the Deaf
1994 Gerilee Gustason, Professor at San Jose State University
1995- ’96 Ron Rhodes, President - California Association for the Deaf
1997 Alice Mcgill, NorCal Center on Deafness
1998 Joe Dannis, DawnSignPress
1999 Alexis Ander Kashar, Newman, Aaronson & Vanaman
2000 Daniel J. Langholtz, UC San Francisco Center on Deafness
2001 Ramy Bustamante III
2002 Rosemary W. Diaz Executive Director Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center, Fresno
2003 Tom Humphries, Associate Director of the Teacher Education Program at UCSD
2004 Jane Newkirk, CSDF
2005 Dr. Patricia Hughes, GLAD
2006 Joelene Spires, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center, Inc. (DHHSC) in Fresno
2007 Barbara Boyd, National Center on Deafness (NCOD) California State University, Northridge
Public Service Award:
This category is limited to persons serving in a public agency or department providing services that directly benefit deaf and hard of hearing students, their parents, and or the Deaf Community.
1991 Theresa Hughes, Senator from Los Angeles
1992 Delaine Eastin, Assemblywoman from Fremont
1993 Robert Presley, Senator from Riverside
1994 Deirdre Alpert, Assemblywoman from San Diego
1998 Diane E. Watson, Ph.D. Senator from Los Angeles
2000 Rod Pacheco, Assemblyman from Riverside
2001 Mayor Ronald 0. Loveridge, Mayor of Riverside (now Public Service Award)
2002 John A. Dutra, Assemblymember, 20th Assembly
2003 Hallie W. Morrow, M.D., M.P.H. Program Medical Consultant California Department of Health Services
2004 Robert I. Roth, Chief Executive Officer of the Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency (DCARA)
2005 Mr. Jack Scott , state legislator
2006 Nancy Sager, Consultant, California Department of Education
2007 Bill Koski, Director, Stanford Youth and Education Project