COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN DIVISION ON VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS PRESENTS 2005 AWARDS AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN SALT LAKE CITY

DIVISION ON VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Council for Exception al Children Division on Visual Impairments is proud to present the Teacher of the Year Award to Susan Osterhaus at the International Conference in Salt Lake City on April 6, 2006 .  Susan Osterhaus is teacher in the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Austin , Texas .

The Teacher of the Year Award honors a person who is exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and a skilled certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist in any state approved or accredited day or residential school, who serves students who are visually impaired, ages birth through 21, with or without additional disabilities.  

            Susan Osterhaus is a math teacher and school leader for children who are visually impaired in the state of Texas .  Susan is recognized for her leadership as a math teacher and has presented research and lectures on teaching math to children with visual impairment.

Her peers nominated her because she inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn, has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues and builds on the knowledge base of the profession.  Susan Osterhaus received this prestigious award for her diligent work as an advocate for children with visual impairments and for being a mentor to other professionals in the field.  Osterhaus is known for being innovative and creative in her teaching of math and as a teacher for children with vision loss.

For further information, please contact Dr. David B. Ross dross@kutztown.edu

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