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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> Danielsen, Chris <CDanielsen@nfb.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 28, 2025 10:45 AM<br><b>To:</b> Andrews, Dave <dandrews920@comcast.net><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind will recognize an outstanding teacher of blind students at our 2025 National Convention, taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 8 through July 13, 2025. The winner of this award will receive the following:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>An expense-paid trip to attend the convention;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>a check for $1,000;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>a commemorative plaque;</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>a place on the agenda of the annual meeting of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children to make a presentation regarding the education of blind children; and</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>the opportunity to attend seminars and workshops that address the current state of education of blind students, as well as a chance to meet and network with hundreds of blind individuals, teachers, parents, and other professionals in the field.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The education of blind children is one of the National Federation of the Blind's highest priorities. We are committed to offering and supporting programs that enhance educational opportunities for this group. Please help us recognize dedicated and innovative teachers who provide quality education and meaningful experiences and opportunities for their blind students.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Award FAQ</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Q: Who is eligible for this award?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>A: Anyone who is currently a teacher, counselor, or the administrator of programs for blind students.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Q: Does an applicant have to be a member of the National Federation of the Blind?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>A: No, but attending the 2025 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in New Orleans, Louisiana, is required.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Q: Can I nominate someone else for this award?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>A: Yes. Applicants can be nominated by colleagues, parents, supervisors, or friends who have first-hand knowledge of the individual\u2019s work with blind students.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Q: How would I apply?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>A: You can fill out the application at the end of this article or find it on our website at <a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/distinguished-educator-of-blind-students-award-form-fillable.pdf"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/distinguished-educator-of-blind-students-award-form-fillable.pdf</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Q: What is the deadline to submit an application or make a nomination?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>A: All applications must be received no later than May 1, 2025.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Please complete the application and attach the required documents specified in the application. If you are submitting a nomination for someone other than yourself, please answer the questions to the best of your ability. Your experience and observations of the nominee will assist the selection committee in their decision. Direct questions to Carla McQuillan at 541-915-0896, or by email at <a href="mailto:carla@mainstreetmontessori.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>carla@mainstreetmontessori.org</span></a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind<br>Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award<br>2025 Application</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Deadline: May 1, 2025</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Name: _______________________________________________________<br>Home Address: _________________________________________________<br>City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________<br>Phone: (H) ____________________ (W) ____________________________<br>Email: ______________________________________________________<br>School/Program: ______________________________________________________<br>Address: _____________________________________________________<br>City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Please list any awards or commendations the applicant has received.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>How long and in what programs have you worked with blind children?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>In what setting do you currently work?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Briefly describe your current job and teaching responsibilities.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>How would you describe your philosophy of blindness as it relates to the education of blind students?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>What are your thoughts on teaching Braille and cane travel? When and at what age would you begin? How do you determine whether to teach print or Braille?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>What was your most memorable experience working with blind students?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Why should you be selected to receive this award?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Email is strongly encouraged for transmitting nominations; letters of support and other relevant materials should be included as attachments. Applications sent by mail and postmarked by the deadline will also be accepted. Send all material by May 1, 2025, to Carla McQuillan, chairperson, Teacher Award Committee, at:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Carla McQuillan<br>2378 11th Street<br>Florence, OR 97439<br>Phone: 541-915-0896</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>or email them to </span><a href="mailto:carla@mainstreetmontessori.org"><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>carla@mainstreetmontessori.org</span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center;background-color:initial;color:initial;text-decoration-color: initial'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>(</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Christopher S. 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