Massachusetts CEC Awards

When people go above and beyond the call of duty, we recognize their contributions through the presentation of two awards, the Going the Extra Mile Award, and the Pioneer Award. Recipients of these awards will be invited to the MCEC annual conference in November where they will receive their award and the public recognition they deserve.

Going the Extra Mile Award

The Going the Extra Mile Award recognizes an individual who currently provides services to students with exceptionalities and their families. The recipient is an outstanding member of the profession whose work exemplifies the best in special education teaching, assisting, or administrating. His or her work reflects significant educational success for students, continued professional development, and the highest standards of educational quality.

Going the Extra Mile Award Recipients

The following award recipients demonstrate the importance of putting the needs of others first.

Andrea Fournier: Paraprofessional
Lawrence High School
Timothy Gilrein: Director of Special Needs
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
Dr. Deborah McKee: Administrator of Special Education
North Andover Public Schools
Robin Grant: Evaluation Team Liaison
Massachusetts Hospital School

Nomination Procedure

To nominate a person for the “Going the Extra Mile Award” please write a one page summary describing why you think this person should receive this award.
Also, please include the following information:

Your Name
Address
Telephone Number
Nominee Current Position
Their School or Place of Employment
Address
Telephone Number

Mail nominations to: Sue Gately, C/O Rivier College, 420 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060-5086

Pioneer Award

The Massachusetts Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), a professional association for special educators, related service providers and parents, works to improve the educational success of individuals with exceptionalities. The Pioneer Award recognizes an individual who has made sustained and significant contributions to the education of children and youth with exceptionalities in the state of Massachusetts. It is awarded to an individual who is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children whose work is consistent with CEC’s mission statement.

Pioneer Award Recipients

MCEC is pleased to announce the recipients of the Pioneer Award 2003. This year’s recipients are Jean Mooney, Professor Emeritus Boston College and James Early, Acting Superintendent of Schools, Watertown, MA.

Jean is a nationally known special education researcher, teacher educator and friend to special education. Her career is marked with outstanding achievements in publications, research and teaching. MCEC is proud to confer the Pioneer Award 2003 on Jean Mooney.

Also recognized this year with a Pioneer Award is James Earley. Jim was a special education director for over 28 years. He is a teacher, educational leader, and friend to special education.

MCEC thanks both Jim and Jean for their longstanding contributions to the field of special education.

Nomination Procedure

To nominate a person for the “Pioneer Award” submit a 1-2 page summary of the individual’s significant and lifelong professional contributions to the education of children and youth with exceptionalities. Include how the individual’s work is consistent with CEC’s mission. Also, include your name, contact information and relationship to the nominee.

Mail nominations to: Sue Gately, C/O Rivier College, 420 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060-5086