Mary Dinnen
CURRENT POSITION:
- Reading Specialist
- 20 Years in the Archdiocese of Miami Catholic Schools
- 30 Years in the Broward County Public Schools
- BS- Barry University- Miami, FL
- MS- Florida State University- Tallahassee, FL
- Certifications in Education (Grades 1-6) and in Reading (Grades K-12)
- Teacher of the Year Award- St. Jerome Catholic School-Deaver Foundation-2005
- National Distinguished Teacher Award- National Catholic Educational Association-1997
- Alumni Recognition Honoree Award- Barry University- 1997
- Dedication to Education Commendation- City of Fort Lauderdale, FL-1997
- Outstanding Teacher / Golden Apple Award- Archdiocese of Miami-1991
- Great Teacher / Golden Apple Award- Archdiocese of Miami-1990
- Master Teacher Award- State of Florida Board of Education-1986
- Teacher of the Year Award- Nova Blanche Forman Elementary (BCPS)-1985
- Teaching Competency Award (Top 30%)- Broward County Board of Education-1963
- Teaching Scholarship- State of Florida-1953-1956
- National Honor Society- 1952
- Kappa Delta Pi and Delta Kappa Gamma - (Honorary Education Societies)
- International Reading Association - National Catholic Educational Association
- National Education Association - American Federation of Teachers
- Florida Education Association - Florida Reading Association
- Reading
- Family
- Traveling
- History
- Art
- Politics
- Needlework
- And (of course) Teaching