2008 Woodie Awards
Teacher Awarded for Child Development Skills
Arpee Markarian
Issue date: 4/30/08 Section: News
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But on April 15, this mother and senior master teacher walked on stage, in front of a crowd of about 300 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, and accepted the Preschool Teacher of the Year Award.
"I am very proud and very excited," Frohmuth said in a soft-spoken voice. "It's great.
Winning this award acknowledges our field and supports high-quality childcare. I think that recognizing the field is going to make a difference for the future of the children."
This first-ever ceremony honoring early childhood educators took place during The Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration that focuses on early childhood programs and raises awareness of the needs of children and their families.
Frohmuth and five other L.A. County preschool teachers were recognized by The Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP), the event sponsor.
"The teachers we recognized today have one thing in common," said Gary Magniofico, LAUP Chief Executive Officer. "They share a deep-seated commitment to going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that young children are receiving a quality preschool education that will help them succeed in school and in life. They are a shining example of what the teaching profession is all about."
This nonprofit organization was established in 2004 to create and fund the classrooms of 4-year-olds in preschools across L.A.
County. With $600 million funding through 2009 from First 5 LA, the commission instituted by Prop. 10, they contribute to programs in a variety of settings including public, private, and charter centers.
A panel that included the L.A. County Board of Supervisors evaluated nominees on such areas as creative instructional strategies, fostering a classroom climate characterized by enthusiasm for teaching and learning, and engaging others in supporting pupils' learning and development, such as parents and teaching assistants.
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