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Showcase (PD) -- Celebrating the Contributions of Dr. Mary Ruth Coleman: Champion for the Education of Underrepresented Students With Gifts and Talents

Jamie Hopkins
Session Leader
University of Cincinnati
Milford, OH 
United States
 
Linda Marsal
Session Leader
Council for Exceptional Children
Winterville, NC 
United States
 
Susan Fowler
Co-Presenter
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign , IL 
United States
 
Samuel Odom
Co-Presenter
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 
United States
 
Susan Johnsen
Co-Presenter
Baylor University
Waco, TX 
United States
 
Fri, 4/5: 1:00 PM  - 3:00 PM 
 Panel (2 hours) 
Friday, April 5, 2013 
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 
Room: Room 212 

Abstract

Dr. Mary Ruth Coleman began her career as a teacher. Throughout her career as a senior scientist, researcher, and teacher educator, she has never forgotten the importance of the teacher and the child's family in the overall development of children and youth. This showcase will highlight her many contributions regarding early childhood, gifted, and special education. 

Primary Topic Area

Pioneers/Historical Perspectives

Secondary Topic Area

Gifted and Talented