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The Dr. Constantino Family Engagement Practitioner Award is a prestigious honor that celebrates the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Constantino—a renowned researcher, best-selling author, and pioneering practitioner in the field of family engagement. This award, accompanied by a prize of $10,000-$20,000, recognizes a dedicated educator who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to impacting meaningful partnerships between families and schools, transforming the lives of students, and advancing Dr. Constantino’s inspiring vision for equitable family and school partnerships. Nominations will be open soon to nominate a deserving practitioner for their transformative impact on family engagement and continuous elevation of the field with innovation, dedication, and heart.
About the Award: Laurie Horne was a family engagement specialist in Pitt County Schools (NC) who was passionate about creating strong family and school partnerships. Laurie transformed family engagement in her district and dedicated her career to engaging families. Although Laurie lost her battle with cancer in 2016, her legacy and inspiration to the field of family engagement lives on.
* Nominate an educator for this award who has demonstrated passion, ingenuity, and exemplary leadership in creating equitable family & school partnerships
About the Award: Dr. Christine Darden is an aeronautical engineer and data analyst who devoted much of her 40 year career to NASA. She was the last generation of “human computers” at NASA. She is featured in the book, “Hidden Figures” as one of the few African American women who significantly impacted aerodynamics at NASA.
* Nominate a school, school district, or organization for this award that has established strong community partnerships to support STEM success and achievement.
