79th OBTA Professional Conference 2006 Distinguished Award Winners |
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| Past President Vicky Ryan presents the 2006 Post-Secondary Business Technology Educator Award to Connie Crossley | Past President Vicky Ryan presents the 2006 Secondary Business Technology Educator Award to Linda Brockman |
“I have witnessed her passion for teaching and her sincere interest in student learning,” is a comment that’s repeated in comments from Connie Crossley’s letters of support. Connie has been a continuous member of OBTA since 2001. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in 1974. In 2001, she earned her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on Technology and Design, all from the University of Cincinnati. Since 1989 she has been teaching in the business technology area, the last six years at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Before beginning her teaching career, she worked in the business world for 15 years in the retailing field. She says,” This is where I gained the real world business experience that I am able to incorporate now into my teaching career for the benefit of my students.” She is passionate about developing activities, especially hands-on projects, that relate directly to real world experience. She has been published in Business Education Forum and is an active member of many professional organizations. She serves as an academic advisor and as a faculty mentor. Connie is living her goal for each student to “Learn how to Learn.” Congratulations to Connie Crossley, this distinguished service award recipient for 2006.
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“A role model of hard work and dedication; her effective teaching style challenged me even when I least expected it.” “Mrs. Brockman is respected for her loyalty to high standards.” These comments are from Linda Brockman’s letters of support. Linda has been a continuous member of OBTA since 1998. She received a Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Business Education from the University of Cincinnati in 1983 and earned a Master of Secondary Education with Business Concentration from Xavier University in 1987. She is currently teaching at Butler Tech/Middletown High School. She has written curriculum guidelines, created presentations and brochures for recruitment, and provided workshops and in-service training for teachers, administrators, and secretaries in computer technology. She has mentored dozens of teachers over the years. Praised for her work as OBTA Treasurer, she was described as “a natural” by other officers—“helpful, professional, and persistent.” Referring to herself as a “late bloomer” who began as a traditional business teacher, Linda enjoys the challenges and the opportunities that come with each new curriculum and technology change. She’s having fun and continues to take classes each year so that she can be an even better teacher. Congratulations to Linda Brockman, this distinguished service award recipient for 2006. |
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