EMERGING TEACHER EDUCATOR AWARD 2009

Susan Sandretto

Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand

TEFANZ

TEFANZ Chairperson Dr Lexie Grudnoff presents Dr Susan Sandretto of the College of Education at the University of Otago, with the 2009 Emerging Teacher Educator Award, at the TEFANZ Awards dinner in Palmerston North in July.	Kerry Earl, 2008 recipient of the TEFANZ Emerging Teacher Educator Award, and Susan Sandretto the 2009 recipient.

Citation for Emerging Teacher Educator Award 2009

Susan Sandretto is indeed a worthy recipient of the 2009 Emerging Teacher Educator award. Over a relatively short time in teacher education she has established herself as a leader and a scholar. She is also, as her colleagues said a warm, humble, patient and generous person who gives unstintingly of her time.

As a teacher educator Susan works right across the field of teacher education. Her academic leadership as Co-ordinator of the BA in Education, her collaborative partnerships in research work, and her teaching in pre-service, postgraduate and in-service programmes, are markers of a person deeply engaged in the field.

Susan’s research expertise is recognised through work she has undertaken in national projects. Her supervision skills and ability to support others in their research has been recognized with the Otago University Student Association Best New Supervisor of the year award in 2008. Teachers who have worked with Susan spoke of the ability she has to translate research and theory into practice. As one of them said: “The work we did with Susan could be taken directly into the classroom and used. We could see the work come to life.”

Susan has given a great deal to teacher education – and it is certain that she will continue to do so.

Kerry Earl

Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand
TEFANZ

Kerry Earl has a passion for children, teaching, technology and learning.  Following time as a teacher, a developer in ICT and technology and a researcher, Kerry secured a position as a tutor and now lecturer in the School of Education, at The University of Waikato.  She has become an integral part of a number of teaching teams and has demonstrated a strong commitment to teacher education through her teaching service and leadership.

Her leadership in teaching shows through in her ability to lead and organise teaching teams, to introduce innovative use of Information Communication Technology, to mentor new team members and empower existing team members.  Service to teacher education has been evidenced through involvement in TEFANZ conference and forum activities.  In addition, Kerry is also involved in other professional associations and is a Council member of NZARE.

Kerry accepted significant responsibility in teacher education when she chaired the co-directors of the Flexible Learning Leaders in New Zealand project.

It is clear that Kerry has already made a significant contribution to teacher education and is a worthy recipient of the TEFANZ Emerging Educator Award for 2008.

Alan Hall

Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand
TEFANZ

Alan Hall has made a significant contribution to teacher education for over forty-four years as a teacher, a leader and a researcher.

Throughout the years Alan has been an enthusiastic, imaginative and gifted teacher who has challenged teachers and teacher education students.  He has taught in early childhood, primary and secondary teacher education programmes as well as working with teachers upgrading their qualifications.  His work has been characterised by passion, energy and commitment.

Alan’s research and writing on professional ethics is highly regarded.  He was a writer and adviser for the Code of Ethics produced by the Teachers’ Council and worked with the NZEI on their Code of Ethics.

Alan’s contribution to teacher education extends beyond his teaching and research.  He was a senior staff member at Hamilton Teachers’ College and instrumental in leading the College into the merger with The University of Waikato.  After the merger he continued to provide ongoing academic and professional leadership.

Over the years Alan has challenged students, colleagues and teachers to be the best.  He has extended that challenge to himself as well as evidenced through his thinking about the contribution new technologies would make and his learning of te reo Mäori.

His has been a career committed to sustained excellence.