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April 16, 2009
Larry Lezotte Named 2009 Winner of the Brock International Prize in Education
April 16, 2009 - University of Tulsa
Larry Lezotte has been selected as the 2009 recipient of the Brock International Prize in Education. The award is given annually to recognize an individual for innovative and effective ideas in education resulting in a significant impact on the practice or understanding of the field of education. âLezotteâs research on effective schools proves that we can do things much better than we used to,â says Sue Cleveland, superintendent for the Rio Rancho Public School District in New Mexico and member of the Brock Prize jury who nominated Lezotte. âHe has helped educators at all levels to think differently about school reform and he has changed the entire landscape of what we mean by continuous school improvement.â Lezotte will receive the award at the Brock Symposium for Excellence in Education on April 16, 2009 at the University of Tulsa, where he will give the keynote presentation.
Brock International Prize in Education web site details.
"Larry's work should serve as a prerequisite for every principal leadership program. The Assembly
Required Implementation Guide has provided the tools necessary to mobilize staff in conducting continuous improvement within their
schools."
Olga Aleman
Program Manager, Professional Development Services
Olga Aleman
Program Manager, Professional Development Services
"Dr. Lezotte's workshops are always thought-provoking. I am always amazed at the updated research
and resources that he provides the participants. His passion for achieving excellence and equity for ALL children is
contagious."
Carmen Taylor
Executive Director, National Indian School Board Association (NISBA)
Carmen Taylor
Executive Director, National Indian School Board Association (NISBA)
"Larry made our teachers and administrators believe in themselves again."
Dr. Larry Kelly
Retired Superintendent & Educational Consultant
Dr. Larry Kelly
Retired Superintendent & Educational Consultant
"Dr. Larry Lezotteâs unique, conversational style of delivery, immediate command of the research,
and nonthreatening, approachable manner enabled our staff to relate to and identify with him. "
Dr. Larry Kelly
Retired Superintendent & Educational Consultant
Dr. Larry Kelly
Retired Superintendent & Educational Consultant
"Larry Lezotte provides educators the motivation, the tools, and the belief that they can and will
enable all students to learnâno exceptions."
Dr. Larry Kelly
Retired Superintendent & Educational Consultant
Dr. Larry Kelly
Retired Superintendent & Educational Consultant
"More children than I can count have benefited from Larry Lezotteâs teaching."
Dr. Mark A. Higdon
Executive Director, Wyoming School Boards Association
Dr. Mark A. Higdon
Executive Director, Wyoming School Boards Association
"What comes through during a conversation with Larry Lezotte is his passion for doing great things
for American School Children, the depth of his expertise, and his knowledge about how public schools and public school people
work, and his courage in taking on what needs to be confronted."
Dr. James D. Mervilde
Superintendent, Washington Township Metropolitan School District
Dr. James D. Mervilde
Superintendent, Washington Township Metropolitan School District
"Dr. Lezotte has helped our school district grow academically and to focus
on the thing that matters mostâstudent achievement."
Dr. Jerry L. Seese
Superintendent, Saginaw Township Community Schools
Dr. Jerry L. Seese
Superintendent, Saginaw Township Community Schools
"Larry Lezotte has been the defining factor in our district/school reform. Through his leadership
and advice, we have been able to transform ourselves from an adult-centered school district to a student-centered school
districtâ¦where learning is for allâ¦whatever it takes!"
Dr. Carmen Granto
Superintendent
Ms. Cynthia Bianco
Deputy Superintendent, Niagara Falls City School District
Dr. Carmen Granto
Superintendent
Ms. Cynthia Bianco
Deputy Superintendent, Niagara Falls City School District
