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FEATURES Thursday, May 9, 1996 - Page 13 WMC Professor Linda Dudley is recognized by the Maryland Association of Teacher Educators Dudley involved in teacher education for graduates and undergraduates for 28 years County, Prince George's County, and classroom themselves," said By SARAH SHECK ELLS southern Anne Arundel County. Dudley. Managing Editor "My primary responsibility is to Dudley does point out, though, The Maryland Association of the graduate program here," said that there are some difficulties in Teacher Educators (MATE) re- Dudley. "We have the largest gradu- the work that she does. "Model- cently recognized a WMC profes- ate program on campus which defi- ing strategies in the classroom is a sor in the graduate program as the nitely says something." constant struggle because you have Distinguished Teacher Educator of Dudley's contributions to educa- to be skilled at doing what you re- 1995. tion are reflected in the teaching ally believe is important to be do- Dr. Linda Dudley, coordinator award, including her creation of ing," she said. "You need to put of the master's of education in cur- many innovative programs for emphasis on learning rather than riculum and instruction, was hon- teacher education in Maryland and the completion of the task because ored with this annual award on Sat- in creating partnerships between col- it's not over until it's right." urday, April 20, at the MATE con- leges and school systems. When she is not teaching or ere- ference held at the Comfort Inn in "I have done work in policy de- ating programs that benefit teach- Westminster. velopment that influences teacher ers and students in the state, Being involved in teacher edu- education," said DUdley. "Primarily, Dudley finds time to garden at her cation for 28 years at the graduate though, [the award] is for the inno- four acre historical home in Calvert and undergraduate level, Dudley vations I have created state wide County. has dedicated herself teaching stu- over many years, including the "I love to get my hands dirty," dents to be teachers and creating teacher education program at the said Dudley, talking about her gar- programs in teacher education. dens. This certainly applies to her "I am intrigued with the oppor- I am intrigued with teaching and constant involvement tunity to really work intensively in and contributions to the field of teacher education, particularly with the opportunity to education as well. beginning teachers," said Dudley. really work "From the back seat, I enjoy [teach- ers'] excitement as they get other intensively in students to learn." Dudley began in the education teacher education, field with a bachelor's degree in particularly with education from the University of Delaware in 1964, and continued beginning teachers at the University of Maryland, at- taining her master's degree in hu- MEeHAN JOYCE Linda Dudley man development in 1969. She Linda Dudley has spent 28 years involved with teacher education. completed her Ph.D. there in ad- ementary school teacher, a prin- lum design, curriculum trends and ministration, supervision, and cur- cipal for three schools in Prince issues, educational research, and as- University of Maryland and the first riculum development in 1976. George's County, MD, an admin- sessment of student learning. Her professional development center in "-I.--'C::"",,-').._# I Beginning in 1969, Dudley was istrator for the Maryland State program involves 700 students at the state of Maryland." an adjunct instructor at the Univer- Department of Education, and a the three campus sites, including What is the most positive aspect ~ -, __ L__,_ J siry of Maryland in human devel- coordinator of the Teacher Edu- WMC; Cecil County which serves about teaching teachers? of students 1:'-------, opment, administration, and super- cation Center in Prince George's students from Delaware, its neigh- "If I can have influence in the ~o~in~)\...\1 bftAl Ji'«i~~ vision for elementary and second- County. boring counties, and areas in Penn- classroom, than that number can ary education for 22 years. Dudley came to WMC in sylvania; and Calvert County which multiply by the number In that time, Dudley wasan-er: ....---r991:-ana now teaches curricu- serves=srudente from St......MaLY":s that I work with once they get in the LUNCWLATE. INIGHTSPECIA .: I $7.99 ..• , Chambers reflects on the past year : A 12" medium pizza with your • I~~~:~~:!~a;:~~:gi::t~f • students are unaware of what it lege and finally received approval. ing a huge impact on the town both Coca-Cola' Classic or Diet Coke .• By NIKKI KASSOLIS Also important was the dedication Staf!Wriler involves. Chambers wants stu- socially and economically, accord- Additional toppings $1.00 each • dents to. know that they can get of Hill Hall, "that building that ev- ing to Chambers. Negotiations with I Valid IlAM-3PM & IOPM-IAM. The semester is nearly over, no erybody seems to love," according involved with this project to raise the Ravens have proved very time I~~g~F.f::4=E;r.§: more research papers, projects, or to Chambers. He went on to say $40 million for WMC. consuming, with many important late-night studying and the WMC that the renovations have played an On July 17 an executive meet- people, including Art Modell, taking community now has an opportunity important part in attracting new stu- ,:~:-;:~'::w-11'''':;'-1 ing will be held to determine the tours of the campus. to reflect on the past year. dents, as well as making the WMC overall goal of the campaign. With 43 camps calling WMC President Robert Chambers community feel good. their home for the summer, Cham- I SPECIAL will remember this year for the WMC's "flirtation WMC's "flirtation with the bers said that if you "throw the $7.99 • : many events that are changing the Ravens" marked another important Ravens in on top, this (campus) is face ofWMC. The success of the with the Ravens" event this year. Though the final going to be phenomenally busy." Any Large Pizza with yo,J WMC Budapest project remains decision concerning where the The office of the president never I the most memorable of his accom- marked another Ravens will practice during the closes, and during the summer choice of one topping. plishments this year. He reflected important event this summer has yet to be made, Cham- "things happen here everyday." Additional toppings I on his "personalized project" as bers remains hopeful that they will Chambers likes to watch the demo- $1.46 extra. I triumphant. year. chooseWMC. graphic of the campus change dur- In the middle of August, 20 "It has to do with a long tradi- ing the summer months as hundreds z.:=~;:~~E=SI .. DoI .. 1 "".,._ t1IJ.IIl!lur_ WMC Budapest students will ar- President Chambers tion with the Colts coming for 21 of new faces flock to WMC. While ::,<::::<·':'I11;;'~n-d rive on the Westminster campus. years," Chambers said. To this day, the summer does not bring a decline ? To help students adjust, Chambers Then on September 28, that goal people stop him on the streets of in Chambers' responsibilities, he cc~nn plans to invite the Hungarian Am- will be revealed in a grand cel- Westminster to share memories of notices that the "pressures are less bassador to WMC early next fall. ebration involving a laser light the Colts practicing on the campus, intense because students and faculty ~~~Q~~~&J "They're going to have a real im- show. In the fall, "the campaign making a visit from the Ravens an aren't here." He also looks forward pact here," said Chambers. will be the big story," said Cham- event which would not only benefit to the summer months as a time 330-140 Village Road Another of Chambers' tri- bers, since it "affects everything." WMC, but the town as well. when "I feel a little bit more in con- Mon-Thurs. lIAM-1AM umphs this year is the Capital Cam- This school year also brought One Raven football practice, trol of my time." Fri-Sat lIAM-2AM paign that has already raised $22 changes in curriculum. These two are held in one day, would draw Sun llAM-12AM million, despite the fact that many changes are important for the col- an estimated 3,000 spectators.Ieav- Continued on page 15