Susan Osterhaus, 2006 CEC/DVI Teacher of the Year, was awarded the CEC Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year Award

April 19, 2007 in Louisville, KY.

Pictured:  CEC Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year Award winner with DVI President Ellyn Ross and DVI Past-President David Ross.

The Council for Exception al Children/Division on Visual Impairment was proud to be part the presentation of the Clarissa Hugh Teacher of the Year Award presented to Susan Osterhaus at the International Conference in Louisville on April 19, 2007.  Susan Osterhaus is teacher in the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Austin, Texas.

The Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year Award recognizes a CEC member (teacher or related service provider) who currently provides direct services to students with exceptionalities. The Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year is an outstanding member of the profession whose work exemplifies the best in special education teaching. His or her work reflects significant educational success for students, continued professional development, and the highest standards of educational quality.

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.

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