Professional Development

2007 Heartspring Award for Innovation and Creativity in Special Education Winners

Pictured above, from left to right:

Ana Jimenez, Ph.D. – Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center – Santa Ana, CA
Janet Baughman – Becker High School – Becker, MN
Merry Barua - India
Sue Woods – Special Services Cooperative – Wamego, KS
Gertrude Mkandawire - Malawi (Dr. Kholiwe Mkandawire, Gertrude’s sister, accepting on her behalf)
Jay Cherry – Bartholomew Special Services Cooperative – Columbus, IN
Aniel Redelinghuys - South Africa (not pictured above)

An annual event, The Heartspring Recognition Banquet recognizes all Heartspring Award for Innovation and Creativity in Special Education winners, including national and international teachers and programs. Additional awards are presented to recognize Heartspring employees, board members and others who have significantly impacted the lives of the children served by Heartspring. The evening includes dinner and an award ceremony, as well as a video presentation of the national and international teachers and programs.

The Heartspring Recognition Banquet was held at Homewood Suites by Hilton at the Waterfront on Monday, July 9th, 2007. This is an invitation only event.