Gary Siemers Award
The Gary Siemers Exemplary Educator Award is a BFT award inspired by Bloomington mathematics teacher Gary Siemers.
This highly prestigious honor is awarded to teachers that are nominated by their peers and are dedicated to:
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High quality student learning
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Professional growth
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Union involvement
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Continuous learning
Past recipients are:
Gary Siemers---1993-94 (Olson Jr. High/Olson Middle School)
Karolyn Lee---94-95 (NH)
Rose Brown---95-96 (WW)
Mavis Klefsaas---96-97 (OGE)
Gayl Schouveller---96-97 (OGE)
Del Holz---96-97 (Jefferson)
Marcia Averbook---96-97 (BRAVO!)
Joe Meuwissen---97-98 (PB/Jefferson)
Tom Selwold---98-99 (Jefferson)
Mary Haltvick---99-2000 (Kennedy)
Brenda Armstrong---2000-01 (Oak Grove Intermediate)
Sharon Traxler---01-02 (VVE)
Mickey (Mary) Bloom---01-02 (OGMS)
Martie Glockner---02-03 (PB)
Lynne Scherer---03-04 (IM)
Kelley Spiess--04-05 (VVMS)
Carole Hubner Bennett -- 05-06 (WB)
Barb Parrish --06-07 (Kennedy)
Lynn Aaze--07-08 (IM)
David Dorava--08-09 (VVE & Mentor)
Mary Childs--09-10 (VVMS)
Award winners are announced at the BFT Recognition Dinner held every year in May.