| RadioShack Corporation has presented its 2004 National Teacher
Awards to eight Wisconsin high school educators. They are among 110 educators nationwide who received awards this
year for demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence in
mathematics, science or technology. The Wisconsin teachers are: - Michelle Feutz, a science teacher at Arrowhead High School
in Hartland; $1,000 cash award.
- D.J. Huddleston, a science teacher at D.C. Everest Senior
High School in Weston; $3,000 cash award.
- John Katz, a math teacher at Menomonee Falls High School in
Menomonee Falls; $3,000 cash award.
- Scott Kirst, a math and science teacher at Oconto Falls High
School in Oconto Falls; $3,000 cash award.
- David Kreutz, a science teacher at Burlington High School
in Burlington; $3,000 cash award.
- Patricia Phillips, a technology teacher at Joseph A. Craig
High School in Janesville; $3,000 cash award.
- Ben Senson, a science teacher at James Madison Memorial High
School in Madison; $3,000 cash award.
- Jennifer Wegner, a technology teacher at Mishicot High School
in Mishicot; $3,000 cash award
“The cash awards go directly to the teachers,” said
Laura Moore, senior vice president and chief communications officer
of RadioShack Corporation. “This truly is a personal reward
for a job well-done.” RadioShack has awarded cash and prizes to 1,550 individuals for
their commitment, excellence and innovation in the classroom since
the awards program began in 1988. “The RadioShack National Teacher Awards program is RadioShack’s
multi-year corporate citizenship effort,” said Leonard Roberts, chairman and chief executive officer of RadioShack
Corporation, said the awards program is designed to improve math,
science and technology education. “By investing in teachers,
RadioShack is strengthening communities and ensuring that more
American youth prosper. We are committed to rewarding and retaining
quality teachers, which is essential to the continuing growth
and prosperity of our nation.” Award recipients are selected from a nationwide competitive call
for applications. The selection process includes judging applicants
on their commitment to education and their implementation of innovative
classroom teaching methods. A panel of educators selects the honorees. For more information about the awards program, visit the program’s
Web site. Posted June 2, 2004 |