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Teacher Education

The Sarah G. Ball Teaching Award

The Sarah G. Ball Teaching Award                     Click here to print out 2007-08 Application

The Sarah G. Ball Teaching Award, established in 2003 by the Ball family to honor Sarah Ball ’01, recognizes excellent preparation for teaching in elementary and secondary schools. The award will be presented to a graduating senior who is committed to teach in a school which serves a community of learners with diverse needs. The recipient of the award will receive recognition in the graduation program and a salary supplement for the first year of teaching, renewable for the second year.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOSEPH FRANZEN
AWARDED THE 2006-2007 BALL AWARD

W&L Senior Wins Sarah G. Ball Teaching Award

Lexington, VA • May 4, 2006 — The recipient of the Sarah G. Ball Teaching Award for 2006 is Joseph Franzen '06 from Lederach, Pa. "Joe comes from a family of educators and has discovered that he cannot ignore the calling to teach," says Nannette S. Partlett, director of teacher education.

"During his senior year at W&L he has prepared for teaching through his selection of course work and in his extra-curricular activities. Service learning and the education practicum have placed him in classrooms in Rockbridge county, and his willingness to serve has provided opportunities to meet and work with children and families in the community."

Franzen, who is looking at teaching positions in rural Kentucky and Virginia, will receive a salary supplement for the first year of teaching, renewable for a second year.

"We are pleased that Joe has received this award, which has now supported four graduating seniors committed to teaching in schools serving disadvantaged children," says Harlan R. Beckley, acting president of Washington and Lee University. "The award simultaneously benefits deserving students like Joe and society."

The alternate for the Sarah G. Ball Award for 2006 is Sarah Weil from Hampstead, Md. Sarah plans to teach in a public high school in Maryland following graduation.

Lauren Partridge will receive the 2nd year Ball Award stipend.

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