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.
| 2017 |
Karyl Tomizuka, NCTM |
| 2016 |
Debbie Saifi, NCTM |
| 2015 |
Jo Ann Stone Smelser |
| 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
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
MTNA Foundation Fellow
| 2017 |
Dr. Frank E. Scott |
| 2014 |
Michael J. Bates |
| 2012 |
Dean Elder |
Nationally Certified Teachers
| Melodie Lee Acker
Paulette Albertson
Pamela L. Allman
Evonne Beattie
Ila Mae Binding
Rita M. Borden
Ashley Bradford
Marla Bradford
Susan Chu
Ruth Anne Clayton
Faye Colyar
Walter Cosand
Paula Dahl
Elizabeth Drewett
Dorothy Kish Dungan
Gail Fischler
Daniel T. Fletcher
Helen E. Ford
Bette J. Franke
Annette M. Freston
Diana Galindo
Gale A. Griffin
Victoria B. Harris
Rosemary I. Hendrickson
Carol Ray Hill
Josh Hillman
Carolyn Inabinet
Mika Inouye
Helen Jones
Garinee Jording
Tabitha Kaminski
Frances W. Kaspar
Maria Larsen
Chyleen Lauritzen
Diane Legge
Sherry H. Lenich
Paul Lorenz
Garnet Mallery
Susan V. Martinez
Sarah Moglewer
Elaine D. Mooney
Kristine O. Moore
Lynn Moser
Janet M. Norman
Dr. Andrew C. O’Brien
Susan R. Polleys
Cherie Pomeroy
Angelica Prado-Stern
Gail Quackenbush
Genny Rafferty |
Arlene Ratz
Gloria Gaebe Ritt
Kathryn L. Rood
Shellie D. Ruge
Dr. Raymond T. Ryder
Debbie Saifi
Judith Sandoval
Ellen M. Sassano
Dr. Frank E. Scott
Marilyn R. Smith
Barbara M. Speolman
Rosmary A. Stelmach
Carolyn H. Steppe
Radmila Stojanovic-Kiriluk
Barbara Stoutenburgh
Dr. Janice Meyer-Thompson
Natalya Thran
Judith Torigoe
Jelena Vladikovic
Kassandra Jenkins Weleck
Pee-Yaw Lim Wilkes
Rex Woods
April Wu
Ruth B. Yandell
Hong Zhu |
The STAR Award
| 2009 |
Kathryn Christensen |
| 2008 |
Dalia Rodriguez-Aponte |
| 2007 |
Jennifer Faulkner |
| 2006 |
Yelizaveta Beriyeva |
| 2005 |
Abigail Lockard |
| 2004 |
Kassandra K. Jenkins |
The Student Achievement Recognition Award is given to a graduating college student who is a member of MTNA in recognition for teaching and academic achievement. Nominated by a faculty member at his/her school, the StAR recipient receives free national membership for one year.
More information about the StAR program.
