Brynn Johnson from New Orleans, Louisiana will research collaborative problem solving and positive math mindsets at Victoria University of Wellington.
Brynn has a Bachelors in Anthropology and a Masters in Education from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana.
Servena Narine from New York City, New York will research how digital technologies for teaching and learning are used to promote global competency.
Servena has a Masters of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from New York University, New York.
Stephanie Graham from Great Barrington, Massachusetts will research inquiry learning approaches in rural schools at Victoria University of Wellington.
Stephanie has a BSc, a BSc in Visual Arts Education, and a Masters in Professional Studies in Humanistic/Multicultural Education from State University of New York at New Platz.
Tina Effray from Belfair, Washington will research how assessment literacy is viewed and utilized in a global educational context.
Tina graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in 2006, a Certificate in Elementary Education in 2007 and an MA in 2008.
Scott Mandarino from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will research outdoor education as part of an elementary physical education curriculum.
Scott graduated with a BA from the University of Pittsburgh in 1992 and an MAT in 1997.
Nathan Ramin from Chicago, Illinois will study efforts to create a culturally-relevant pedagogy for the social studies classroom in New Zealand.
Nathan graduated with a BA from Loyola University Chicago in 2003 and an MA from DePaul University in 2008.
Khalilah Griffin from New York City, New York will research best practices in educating Māori and Pasifika students with special education needs.
Khalilah graduated with a BA from Florida State University in 2000 and an MS from Hunter College in 2008.
Gabrielle Popp from Wyandotte, Michigan will research the use of intensive wraparound services in schools to support children with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Gabrielle graduated with a BS from Western Michigan University in 2008 and an MA and Ed.S. from Grand Valley State University in 2017.
Christian Czaniecki from Washington, D.C. will research the intersection of multiculturalism and the arts.
Christian graduated with a BA in English from West Virginia University in 2003 and an MA from Queens University of Charlotte in 2007.
Amanda Short from Albuquerque, New Mexico will research culturally-relevant pedagogy and curricular practices based on Māori education, toward improving teacher professional development.
Amanda graduated with an MA in special education from the University of New Mexico in 2007.
2014 Fulbright US Distinguished Teacher – Jessica Stovall from Chicago, Illinois participated in a professional development programme at Victoria University of Wellington, and completed a capstone research project on efforts to address the achievement gap between Māori and non-Māori students.
Sherry Humphries from Jacksonville, Illinois will use her 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to research project based learning and its uses to develop American Sign Language and English skills in deaf students.
Sherry is a high school science and history teacher at the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Merry Willis from Woodstock, Georgia will use her 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to research instructional technology applications and ways technology is used to impact student learning throughout New Zealand.
Merry is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Enrichment Specialist at Carmel Elementary School.
Lavie Raven from Chicago will use his 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to study the integration of Māori folkloric arts and the hip-hop arts for the purposes of cultural survival and celebration.
Lavie is a Social Studies and Language arts teacher at North Lawndale College, and an adjunct professor for Ethics and Pedagogy in Art Education at the School of the Art Institute.
Joshua Block from Philadelphia will use his 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to complete an inquiry project that focuses on the use of inquiry and project-based learning to engage diverse learners.
Joshua is a Humanities Teacher at Science Leadership Academy, a public secondary school in Philadelphia.
Brian Ristow from Costa Mesa, California will use his 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to complete an inquiry project on the positive effects of student-led learning.
Brian is Special Education Teacher at TeWinkle Middle School in Costa Mesa, California.
Beth Burkhart from Chicago will use her 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to complete an inquiry project on teacher mentoring programmes.
Beth teaches math at Goudy Elementary School in Chicago.
Leslie Hannam from Anchorage, Alaska will research culturally relevant practices in the 21st century school library.
Leslie graduated with a BA from George Washington University in 1992 and an MLS from the University of Oklahoma in 1998.
Maggie Kelley from Springfield, Virginia will research special education inclusion.
Maggie graduated with a BA in English from The College of William and Mary in 2010 and an MAEd from George Mason University in 2014.
Andrea Ruizorvis from New York City, New York, will be researching the ‘Teaching as Inquiry’ framework, employed in the New Zealand public education system, at Victoria University of Wellington.
Andrea is a primary school teacher at Mott Haven Academy Charter School in the Bronx, New York.
Sarah Emily Crum from Portland, Oregon will research the professional development and whole-school implementation of restorative practices in New Zealand schools.
Sarah graduated with a BA from the University of Oregon in 2005 and an MA from Portland State University in 2008.
Bryan Dickinson from Albuquerque, New Mexico will research extracurricular math opportunities that allow students to experience fields often ignored by the standard K-12 curriculum.
Bryan graduated with a BA from Western New England University in 2012 and an MA from the University of New Mexico in 2015.
Charles Patrick Maples from Austin, Texas will research non-traditional library approaches to support collaboration with teachers.
Patrick graduated with a BA from Texas State in 2000, and an MS from the University of Texas School of Information in 2014.
Courtnee Bennett from Albuquerque, New Mexico will research cultural competence in secondary visual arts classes and the guidance emerging artists receive to become professional artists.
Courtnee graduated with a BA in Geology from Washington University in St. Louis in 1998 and an MFA in 2D Design and an MAAE from the University of Cincinnati in 2009.
Susannah Remillard from Dennis, Massachusetts will research nationalised mythology, standardisation, and the teaching of indigenous history.
Susannah graduated with a BA in English from Colby College in 1987 and an MA in Linguistic Anthropology from the University of South Carolina in 1997.
Emily Julien Musta from Flagstaff, Arizona will research Ka Hikitia and culturally responsive and relational strategies for teachers at Victoria University of Wellington.
Emily is the Honors and AP Biology teacher at Flagstaff High School in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Tiffany Gross from Brooklyn, New York will research the use of restorative justice practices and culturally responsive teaching to increase student agency and academic achievement.
Tiffany graduated with a BA from Long Island University in 2001 and an MA from Hunter College in 2006.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Brynn Johnson from New Orleans, Louisiana will research collaborative problem solving and positive math mindsets at Victoria University of Wellington. Brynn has a Bachelors in Anthropology and a Masters in Education from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Servena Narine from New York City, New York will research how digital technologies for teaching and learning are used to promote global competency. Servena has a Masters of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from New York University, New York.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Stephanie Graham from Great Barrington, Massachusetts will research inquiry learning approaches in rural schools at Victoria University of Wellington. Stephanie has a BSc, a BSc in Visual Arts Education, and a Masters in Professional Studies in Humanistic/Multicultural Education from State University of New York at New Platz.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Tina Effray from Belfair, Washington will research how assessment literacy is viewed and utilized in a global educational context. Tina graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in 2006, a Certificate in Elementary Education in 2007 and an MA in 2008.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Scott Mandarino from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will research outdoor education as part of an elementary physical education curriculum. Scott graduated with a BA from the University of Pittsburgh in 1992 and an MAT in 1997.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Nathan Ramin from Chicago, Illinois will study efforts to create a culturally-relevant pedagogy for the social studies classroom in New Zealand. Nathan graduated with a BA from Loyola University Chicago in 2003 and an MA from DePaul University in 2008.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Khalilah Griffin from New York City, New York will research best practices in educating Māori and Pasifika students with special education needs. Khalilah graduated with a BA from Florida State University in 2000 and an MS from Hunter College in 2008.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Gabrielle Popp from Wyandotte, Michigan will research the use of intensive wraparound services in schools to support children with emotional and behavioral disorders. Gabrielle graduated with a BS from Western Michigan University in 2008 and an MA and Ed.S. from Grand Valley State University in 2017.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Christian Czaniecki from Washington, D.C. will research the intersection of multiculturalism and the arts. Christian graduated with a BA in English from West Virginia University in 2003 and an MA from Queens University of Charlotte in 2007.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Amanda Short from Albuquerque, New Mexico will research culturally-relevant pedagogy and curricular practices based on Māori education, toward improving teacher professional development. Amanda graduated with an MA in special education from the University of New Mexico in 2007.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers 2014 Fulbright US Distinguished Teacher – Jessica Stovall from Chicago, Illinois participated in a professional development programme at Victoria University of Wellington, and completed a capstone research project on efforts to address the achievement gap between Māori and non-Māori students.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Sherry Humphries from Jacksonville, Illinois will use her 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to research project based learning and its uses to develop American Sign Language and English skills in deaf students. Sherry is a high school science and history teacher at the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Merry Willis from Woodstock, Georgia will use her 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to research instructional technology applications and ways technology is used to impact student learning throughout New Zealand. Merry is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Enrichment Specialist at Carmel Elementary School.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Lavie Raven from Chicago will use his 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to study the integration of Māori folkloric arts and the hip-hop arts for the purposes of cultural survival and celebration. Lavie is a Social Studies and Language arts teacher at North Lawndale College, and an adjunct professor for Ethics and Pedagogy in Art Education at the School of the Art Institute.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Joshua Block from Philadelphia will use his 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to complete an inquiry project that focuses on the use of inquiry and project-based learning to engage diverse learners. Joshua is a Humanities Teacher at Science Leadership Academy, a public secondary school in Philadelphia.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Brian Ristow from Costa Mesa, California will use his 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to complete an inquiry project on the positive effects of student-led learning. Brian is Special Education Teacher at TeWinkle Middle School in Costa Mesa, California.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Beth Burkhart from Chicago will use her 2016 Fulbright US Distinguished Award in Teaching to complete an inquiry project on teacher mentoring programmes. Beth teaches math at Goudy Elementary School in Chicago.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Leslie Hannam from Anchorage, Alaska will research culturally relevant practices in the 21st century school library. Leslie graduated with a BA from George Washington University in 1992 and an MLS from the University of Oklahoma in 1998.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Maggie Kelley from Springfield, Virginia will research special education inclusion. Maggie graduated with a BA in English from The College of William and Mary in 2010 and an MAEd from George Mason University in 2014.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Andrea Ruizorvis from New York City, New York, will be researching the ‘Teaching as Inquiry’ framework, employed in the New Zealand public education system, at Victoria University of Wellington. Andrea is a primary school teacher at Mott Haven Academy Charter School in the Bronx, New York.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Sarah Emily Crum from Portland, Oregon will research the professional development and whole-school implementation of restorative practices in New Zealand schools. Sarah graduated with a BA from the University of Oregon in 2005 and an MA from Portland State University in 2008.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Bryan Dickinson from Albuquerque, New Mexico will research extracurricular math opportunities that allow students to experience fields often ignored by the standard K-12 curriculum. Bryan graduated with a BA from Western New England University in 2012 and an MA from the University of New Mexico in 2015.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Charles Patrick Maples from Austin, Texas will research non-traditional library approaches to support collaboration with teachers. Patrick graduated with a BA from Texas State in 2000, and an MS from the University of Texas School of Information in 2014.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Courtnee Bennett from Albuquerque, New Mexico will research cultural competence in secondary visual arts classes and the guidance emerging artists receive to become professional artists. Courtnee graduated with a BA in Geology from Washington University in St. Louis in 1998 and an MFA in 2D Design and an MAAE from the University of Cincinnati in 2009.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Susannah Remillard from Dennis, Massachusetts will research nationalised mythology, standardisation, and the teaching of indigenous history. Susannah graduated with a BA in English from Colby College in 1987 and an MA in Linguistic Anthropology from the University of South Carolina in 1997.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Emily Julien Musta from Flagstaff, Arizona will research Ka Hikitia and culturally responsive and relational strategies for teachers at Victoria University of Wellington. Emily is the Honors and AP Biology teacher at Flagstaff High School in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Programme for US Teachers Tiffany Gross from Brooklyn, New York will research the use of restorative justice practices and culturally responsive teaching to increase student agency and academic achievement. Tiffany graduated with a BA from Long Island University in 2001 and an MA from Hunter College in 2006.