PULLMAN Phi Delta Kappa, the Professional Association in Education, has given its 2009 PDK-Washington “Great Teacher” award in the university category to the WSU Superintendent Certification Program.
The certification program was also honored with a 2008 Program Award from the Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.Photo: Dr. Gene Sharatt, program director
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The program was nominated for the PDK award by one of its first graduates, Frank Hewins, superintendent of the Franklin Pierce School District.
“Since its inception in 1996, hundreds of current and future school system leaders have been trained to apply best practice and theory to the ever-evolving issues faced by school districts,” Hewins said in his nomination. “Now, 12 years and 300 students later, the program is stronger than ever. Evolving to fit the needs of 21st century instructional leaders, the program’s director, Dr. Gene Sharratt, has placed social justice at the heart of system leaders’ work.”
Sharratt, a WSU Spokane faculty member, will accept the award at an April 18 recognition dinner.
“We are elated, surprised and humbled with the recognition,” said Sharratt. “It is a tribute to the university, the leadership and faculty within the College of Education, and the students, past and present, who have attained their superintendent certification from WSU and are now highly effective practicing leaders in our state.”
According to PDK, the award indicates that “the faculty and leadership of a university are making a significant and positive impact on student learning and achievement as a result of their distinguished and effective preparation of teachers, principals, superintendents, program administrators and other professional educators.”
