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Michael "Mr. Mike" Casey
(1978-2010)

Michael Casey was a joyful, adventure-filled educator and an active member of the ePals Global Community for 6 years. Mike Casey was the principal and 7-8 grade teacher at Gallon Jug Community School in Gallon Jug, Belize. At Gallon Jug, he brought not only technology, but a passion for education, community and collaboration.

At ePals, Mike served on our Global Advisory Committee and was ePals' first Teacher Spotlight Honoree. As a member of?the Advisory Committee, he regularly provided guidance to our staff, mentored teachers new to ePals, and shared examples of his students' great work. His pride in his students was so apparent.

Along with his wife and two children, Mr. Casey was the victim of a tragic plane crash in February 2010. In his honor, ePals awards Michael Casey with the title of Honorary ePals Ambassador. In addition, ePals will dedicate a very special honor to Mr. Casey, the Michael Casey Global Education Award. This award will honor an ePals educator who exhibits the dedication and passion for education, communication, and collaboration for which Mr. Casey was so well-known and respected.

All Teacher Ambassador applicants, as well as Teacher Spotlight Honorees are currently eligible for the award. Additional nominations for Michael Casey Global Education Award will be accepted until December 31, 2010. On?February 15, 2011, one winner will be announced. Nominations may be made, for yourself or?for another teacher,?by submitting a short (maximum 300-word) description of the nominee and his or her efforts to bring global awareness, digital skills and collaborative learning to students. Make a nomination now >>

Gallon Jug School

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ePals Teacher Ambassador Contest 2010

We invited teachers to show us how ePals has opened the world for their students. Applicants each submitted projects that they had successfully implemented in their classrooms, examples of student work, and a video application, telling us what ePals brought to their teaching and to their students? learning. Outstanding entries came from all corners of the world, inspiring us with amazing projects, successful collaborations, and enthusiastic students. The winning Teacher Ambassadors showcase ePals core principles of global awareness, collaborative and authentic learning, digital literacy and innovation. Take a look at their projects; watch their videos; peruse their student work. They are inspirations to the entire ePals Global Community. Congratulations to ePals 2010 Ambassadors.

	Cheryl Arnett and Rawya Shatila?? Sunset Elementary School and Makassed Khalil Shehab School Digital Stories: A Celebration of Learning and Culture See Cheryl and Rawya's project description and video ? See student work ?
	Thomas Beckett? SKH Kei Tak Primary School The Adventures of Ming the Minibus See Thomas's project description and video ? See student work ?
	Mike Fitzgerald? Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School Natural Disasters Project / Severe Weather Investigation See Mike's project description and video ? See student work ?
	Marsha Goren? Ein Ganim School Global Dreamers Peace Project See Marsha's project description and video ?
	Jeff Horwitz? Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School Winter Olympics See Jeff's project description and video ? See student work ?
	Todd Kellaher? Converse Middle School Country Fair Project See Todd's project description and video ? See student work ?
	Reinhard Marx? St?dtische Realschule Sundern Radio Raisant See Reinhard's project description and video ? See student work ?
	Nadina Carmen Nicolici? The Building Assembling Industrial School Cluster Romanian Students Help their Fellows in Ghana See Nadina's project description and video ? See student work ?
	Bill Reilly? Bethlehem Central Middle School The Global Coalition for Peace, Education, and Cultural Awareness See Bill's project description and video ? See student work ?
	Suman Sood? Birla High School For Boys Jr. Sec. The Great Bean Race See Suman's project description and video ? See student work ?

Language Learning Award

Sarah LaComb?
Heuvelton School
The French and American Alliance
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Young Learners Award

Tammy Sanders?
Auburn Elementary School
Kindergarten Cultures of States and Countries
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and video ?
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Pioneer Award

Rustamjon Badalov?
Alisher Navoiy Secondary School
Friendship Book and Flag Project
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Teacher Teamwork-Collaboration Award

Claudine Curry, Ingrid Arriagada, Irem Ebru Gursoy???
Far Away Teachers Project
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Teacher Teamwork-Collaboration Award

Jodi Rehrig?
Holland Brook School
Academic Networking: Creating a Global Community of Learners
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Culture Exchange Award

Troy Tenhet?
Bill L Williams Elementary School
Iceland-ISA ePals Collaboration
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and video ?
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Authentic Writing Award

Elizabeth Simmons and
Janet Gough??
Sharon Elementary School and Cockerham Parochial School
Monster Writing
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and video ?
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Learning through the Arts Award

Tom Chambers?
Raul Yzaguirre School For Success
Vocabulary Building through Digital Art
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Innovative Learning Award

Joy Burroughs?
Holbrook Junior High School
The Journey to Digital Citizenship
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Language Learning Award

Ozlem Gokgul?
Access After School Club
From Culture to Culture
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