However, you are certainly well deserved. You are such an important part of the educational blogging community. I also want to thank you for the invaluable input you are giving to US preservice teachers in the mentorship project. You are helping to shape who they will become in the future as educators with a global focus.

On a side note to Rod Fraser
I am thilled to see another educational leader using the communication and collaboration tools of the 21st Century to affirm and engage staff. I commend your stepping out and risking offending through recognition of Joseph, as teaching is such a flat organization (no real chance for promotion) and there is such an emphasis on equity, that many educational leaders sometimes forget how empowering it can be to be just to give our best teachers a well deserved pat on the back. Joseph is invaluable to many of us globally and such a positive role model for your country, school system, and his school

Sincerely,

Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach
School of Education
College of William and Mary

Well I have read your report and am leaving my comment.

I am pleased to have received positive feedback on the awards presented earlier this week, yours amongst them. They were all thoroughly deserved.

Of course there is always a danger in identifying a few amongst many talented staff. Nonetheless not to recognise anyone because of the danger of offending one would also be inappropriate.

Congratulations again.

Seriously, I think it is truly rewarding when you are recognised for ‘making a difference’. And ‘m sure that you’ll go on to make more differences in the lives of others for a long time ot come.

Well done