Janice McCurnin-Beatrice Searles Honored Teacher Award
This award was created in 1991 to recognize teachers from around the state who over the years have contributed their time and talents to their district and state organizations. These teachers have been dedicated to maintaining a high level of professionalism in all that they do and have shown a willingness to help and encourage other teachers in their organization. These Honored Teachers have had their students participate in the Arizona State Study Program, State Auditions, Honors Recitals, as well as various District events.
| 2025 | Lynnette Barney |
| 2024 | Dr. Karali Hunter, NCTM |
| 2023 | Tatyana Eldridge |
| 2022 | Natalya Thran, NCTM |
| 2021 | Rosemary Isbell-Hendrickson, NCTM |
| 2020 | Dr. Barbara Spoelman Russell, NCTM |
| 2019 | Susan Shiner, NCTM |
| 2018 | Dr. Radmila Stojanovic Kiriluk, NCTM |
| 2017 | Karyl Tomizuka, NCTM |
| 2016 | Debbie Saifi, NCTM |
| 2015 | Jo Ann Stone Smelser, NCTM |
| 2014 | Raymond T. Ryder, NCTM |
| 2013 | Karen S. Stahl |
| 2012 | Cecilia Whitby |
| 2011 | Rita Quay |
| 2010 | Melodie Lee Acker, NCTM |
| 2009 | Rosmary Stelmach, NCTM |
| 2008 | Marjorie Gunnell |
| 2007 | Grace Young |
| 2006 | Garnet Mallery, NCTM |
| 2005 | Elaine Mooney, NCTM |
| 2004 | Louise Hill |
| 2003 | Dr. June Chow-Tyne |
| 2002 | Dorothy Kish Dungan, NCTM |
| 2001 | Carol Hill, NCTM |
| 2000 | Helen Jones, NCTM Dr. Paul Paige |
| 1999 | Gail Fischler, NCTM |
| 1997 | Dr. Jan Meyer Thompson, NCTM |
| 1996 | Dr. Rex Woods, NCTM |
| 1995 | Joy Ross |
| 1993 | Carol Sue Rickel |
| 1992 | Kathryn Pooler |
| 1991 | Janice McCurnin Beatrice Searles Evonne Beattie, NCTM Betty Butler Frances Kaspar, NCTM Gloria Ritt, NCTM Marion Rogge Marie Roosen Barbara Stoutenburgh, NCTM Ruby La Sueur Laurel Watkins Pee Yaw Lim Wilkes, NCTM |
Recognized by MTNA for 50+ Years of Teaching
2021: Linda C. King; Eugene Pridonoff
2016: Evonne Beattie
2009: Pee Yaw Lim Wilkes
2002: Elizabeth Kovatch; Janice McCurnin
Honorary Life Members
PeeYaw Lim Wilkes, NCTM*
Fran Kaspar, NCTM
Gloria Ritt, NCTM*
Marie Roosen*
Dorothy Kish Dungan, NCTM
Barbara Stoutenburgh, NCTM*
Carol Ray Hill, NCTM*
Ken Noble
Paula Dahl, NCTM
Rosemary Isbell-Hendrickson, NCTM
Jo Ann Stone Smelser, NCTM
* deceased
MTNA Foundation Fellows
2025 Melodie Acker, NCTM (East Valley)
2023 Natalya Thran, NCTM (East Valley)
2021 Frances Kaspar, NCTM (East Valley)
Craig Sale (Tucson)
Susan Traylor (Phoenix)
2019 Gloria Gaebe Ritt, NCTM (Tucson)
2018 Barbara Stoutenburgh, NCTM (Phoenix)
2017 Dr. Frank E. Scott (Northern Arizona)
2014 Michael J. Bates (East Valley)
2012 Dean Elder (Phoenix)
Nationally Certified Teachers
See Members > Teacher Certification page
The STAR Award
| 2009 | Kathryn Christensen |
| 2008 | Dalia Rodriguez-Aponte |
| 2007 | Jennifer Faulkner |
| 2006 | Yelizaveta Beriyeva |
| 2005 | Abigail Lockard |
| 2004 | Kassandra Jenkins (Weleck) |
The Student Achievement Recognition Award was given to a graduating college student who was a member of MTNA in recognition for teaching and academic achievement. Nominated by a faculty member at his/her school, the StAR recipient received free national membership for one year. This program has been discontinued.