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Education
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Cocalico Union High School, Denver, PA
Graduate 1964
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Kutztown State College, Kutztown, PA
Graduate 1968
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Teaching Experience
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Superintendent of Schools, Reading, PA
Visually Impaired, 1968-1971
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Wilson School District, West Lawn, PA
Special Education, Learning Disabilities, 1971-2008
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Published Works
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The Cloud Chaser
Peter W. Riffle, 2006
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Contributing Author
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Best Practices for Teaching Writing
Dr. Randi Stone, 2007
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Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom
Dr. Stacey W. Betts, 2006
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Was Special Education Worth It?
Dr. Dion Betts, 2002
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What, Another New Mandate?
Dr. Randi Stone, 2002
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Educational Honors
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Recipient of the LDA of America Harrison Sylvester Award, 2011
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Kutztown University Alumni Award for Distinguished Professional Achievement, 2009
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Berks County Learning Disability Council Distinguished
Service Award, 2008
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A Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, 2006
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National V.F.W. Citizenship and Education
Teacher of the Year, 2005
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Pennsylvania V.F.W. Citizenship and Education
Teacher of the Year, 2005
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Disney American Teacher Award
Special Education Honoree, 2000
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Civic Honors
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Army National Guard Defender of Freedom Award, 2008
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Pennsylvania Liberty Bell Trophy
Awarded by Governor Mark Schweiker, 2002
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American Red Cross
Plaque for Community Service, 2002
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Make-A-Wish Foundation 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008
Citations for Patriotism and Dedication to Children
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Athletic Honors
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Drafted by the Atlanta Braves, 1966
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Kutztown University Hall of Fame, 1994
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Kutztown University's Top 100 Athletes of the 20th Century, 2000
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