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03-26-2012, 03:40 PM
This just in from Charles County Public Schools...
David Bradshaw named 2012 Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher
At Maurice J. McDonough High School, David Bradshaw – a longtime physical education teacher – is known for his kind demeanor and is well respected by both students and staff members. He is a leader among his colleagues and instills in his students the belief that "character is who you are when no one is looking," a motto he has displayed in his classroom. The passion he has to work with children and build their confidence levels is evident in all that he does. Students say Bradshaw has the ability to bestow upon them a "secret strength" that drives their will to become successful in life. Many view him as more than a teacher, and consider him their mentor, role model or their own personal coach because he pushes each and every student to do their best. For these qualities, and his caring leadership style, he was named the 2012 Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award recipient for Charles County. Bradshaw, a native of New York, has spent the past 19 years teaching at McDonough, where he was first hired after graduating from college in 1993. During his career, he has held several leadership positions, including physical education department chair and acting athletic director, and has worked with students after hours as a varsity football, golf, baseball and track coach. McDonough Principal Bradley Snow said Bradshaw is one of the most respected staff members at the school. "His extraordinary level of caring for all students can be seen each and every day in the classroom, hallways and on the field of play at McDonough. His call of duty has taken many forms that exemplify his willingness to get involved and to be a positive role model in our students' lives," Snow said in a nomination letter. Bradshaw said he is deeply honored to be recognized for doing a job that he loves. "It was a very humbling experience to be nominated for this award by my peers, and to be selected amongst so many dedicated professionals. I feel fortunate to work at McDonough with so many wonderful people at a job that I love. I value the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students," he said. Bradshaw teaches weight training and conditioning, advanced physical education, health and adaptive physical education classes. He holds high expectations for his students and expects each of them to put forth their best effort in all that they do. Carley Flowers, a senior at McDonough, served as a student intern in Bradshaw's classroom and said he is highly respected among the student body because he treats his students as equals. "Mr. Bradshaw is always concerned about every single one of his students. He sets extreme goals for each of his students to reach and when they reach that certain goal, they become fulfilled with power and unlimited success. Each of his students has nothing but positive things to share about his teaching skills and have said that he has made them into stronger individuals not only on the outside, but on the inside as well," Flowers wrote in a nomination letter. Donna Depamphilis, the parent of a former student of Bradshaw's, said his commitment to ensure all students have equal opportunities to learn and grow is evident in all that he does. "My daughter had the great fortune to be in Mr. Bradshaw's adaptive physical education class. He developed an enriched plan for my daughter that addressed her cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities, while creating a learning environment that not only challenged my daughter but fostered her confidence," she wrote in an award nomination letter. Bradshaw has also been instrumental in the success of the Unified track and field team at McDonough. The Unified Sports program combines students with cognitive disabilities, and students without disabilities on one sports team. Bradshaw is the head coach of the team at McDonough, which includes more than 40 students. In 2010, he led the team to a first-place win at the Special Olympics Maryland Unified Track and Field State High School Invitational meet. The program at McDonough has also served as a model for other school districts interested in launching Unified Sports within their schools. Bradshaw is well-known among Special Olympics staff as an exemplar leader. "When I watch David Bradshaw coach his Unified Sports teams at McDonough, they are memorable experiences I wish could be shared with other coaches throughout the state. Watching his exemplary leadership, motivational communication, and demonstrative concern for all of his students would teach anyone how to be better at his/her profession," said Mike Bovino, senior advisor for Special Olympics Maryland, in an award nomination letter. For his innovation in teaching physical education and community involvement, Bradshaw received the Simon McNeely Award in 2008 from the Maryland Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD). In addition to coaching at McDonough, Bradshaw spends time coaching a girls' community soccer team and teaching Sunday School at a local church. Bradshaw earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from The State University of New York, College at Brockport. The Post will honor him during a reception later this spring. Bradshaw will be recognized by the Board of Education at their April meeting. The goals of the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award, which is sponsored by the Washington Post Company Educational Foundation, are to recognize excellence in teaching, to encourage creative and quality instruction, and to contribute in a substantive way to the improvement of education. Agnes Meyer was the wife of Eugene Meyer, who purchased the Post in 1933 and was an advocate for public education. Charles County Public Schools provides 26,700 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 35 caring community schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
Read More on the Charles County Public Schools Web site... (http://www2.ccboe.com/pr/index.cfm/2012/3/26/David-Bradshaw-named-2012-Agnes-Meyer-Outstanding-Teacher)
David Bradshaw named 2012 Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher
At Maurice J. McDonough High School, David Bradshaw – a longtime physical education teacher – is known for his kind demeanor and is well respected by both students and staff members. He is a leader among his colleagues and instills in his students the belief that "character is who you are when no one is looking," a motto he has displayed in his classroom. The passion he has to work with children and build their confidence levels is evident in all that he does. Students say Bradshaw has the ability to bestow upon them a "secret strength" that drives their will to become successful in life. Many view him as more than a teacher, and consider him their mentor, role model or their own personal coach because he pushes each and every student to do their best. For these qualities, and his caring leadership style, he was named the 2012 Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award recipient for Charles County. Bradshaw, a native of New York, has spent the past 19 years teaching at McDonough, where he was first hired after graduating from college in 1993. During his career, he has held several leadership positions, including physical education department chair and acting athletic director, and has worked with students after hours as a varsity football, golf, baseball and track coach. McDonough Principal Bradley Snow said Bradshaw is one of the most respected staff members at the school. "His extraordinary level of caring for all students can be seen each and every day in the classroom, hallways and on the field of play at McDonough. His call of duty has taken many forms that exemplify his willingness to get involved and to be a positive role model in our students' lives," Snow said in a nomination letter. Bradshaw said he is deeply honored to be recognized for doing a job that he loves. "It was a very humbling experience to be nominated for this award by my peers, and to be selected amongst so many dedicated professionals. I feel fortunate to work at McDonough with so many wonderful people at a job that I love. I value the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students," he said. Bradshaw teaches weight training and conditioning, advanced physical education, health and adaptive physical education classes. He holds high expectations for his students and expects each of them to put forth their best effort in all that they do. Carley Flowers, a senior at McDonough, served as a student intern in Bradshaw's classroom and said he is highly respected among the student body because he treats his students as equals. "Mr. Bradshaw is always concerned about every single one of his students. He sets extreme goals for each of his students to reach and when they reach that certain goal, they become fulfilled with power and unlimited success. Each of his students has nothing but positive things to share about his teaching skills and have said that he has made them into stronger individuals not only on the outside, but on the inside as well," Flowers wrote in a nomination letter. Donna Depamphilis, the parent of a former student of Bradshaw's, said his commitment to ensure all students have equal opportunities to learn and grow is evident in all that he does. "My daughter had the great fortune to be in Mr. Bradshaw's adaptive physical education class. He developed an enriched plan for my daughter that addressed her cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities, while creating a learning environment that not only challenged my daughter but fostered her confidence," she wrote in an award nomination letter. Bradshaw has also been instrumental in the success of the Unified track and field team at McDonough. The Unified Sports program combines students with cognitive disabilities, and students without disabilities on one sports team. Bradshaw is the head coach of the team at McDonough, which includes more than 40 students. In 2010, he led the team to a first-place win at the Special Olympics Maryland Unified Track and Field State High School Invitational meet. The program at McDonough has also served as a model for other school districts interested in launching Unified Sports within their schools. Bradshaw is well-known among Special Olympics staff as an exemplar leader. "When I watch David Bradshaw coach his Unified Sports teams at McDonough, they are memorable experiences I wish could be shared with other coaches throughout the state. Watching his exemplary leadership, motivational communication, and demonstrative concern for all of his students would teach anyone how to be better at his/her profession," said Mike Bovino, senior advisor for Special Olympics Maryland, in an award nomination letter. For his innovation in teaching physical education and community involvement, Bradshaw received the Simon McNeely Award in 2008 from the Maryland Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD). In addition to coaching at McDonough, Bradshaw spends time coaching a girls' community soccer team and teaching Sunday School at a local church. Bradshaw earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from The State University of New York, College at Brockport. The Post will honor him during a reception later this spring. Bradshaw will be recognized by the Board of Education at their April meeting. The goals of the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award, which is sponsored by the Washington Post Company Educational Foundation, are to recognize excellence in teaching, to encourage creative and quality instruction, and to contribute in a substantive way to the improvement of education. Agnes Meyer was the wife of Eugene Meyer, who purchased the Post in 1933 and was an advocate for public education. Charles County Public Schools provides 26,700 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 35 caring community schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
Read More on the Charles County Public Schools Web site... (http://www2.ccboe.com/pr/index.cfm/2012/3/26/David-Bradshaw-named-2012-Agnes-Meyer-Outstanding-Teacher)