Dr. Rudy Rodriguez, visiting professor in the College of Education at the University of North Texas, received the Ted Booker Award from the Texas Association of Teacher Educators on Oct. 24 in Corpus Christi. The association presents the award to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the field of teacher education. The award is given in memory of Ted Booker, a former dean at Texas Woman’s University. \

“He never stops working to ensure the welfare of his students and their opportunities for professional growth, ” Dr. Mary Harris, interim chair of the UNT Department of Teacher Education and Administration, said in her nomination letter for Rodriguez. “He understands well the concept of teacher education pipelines, seeking support for high school students who are future bilingual/ESL teacher candidates and for advanced teacher candidates who are the future leaders of bilingual/ESL education in Texas.”

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