{"id":38462,"date":"2026-10-05T17:16:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T21:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hallco.org\/web\/?p=38462"},"modified":"2026-10-05T18:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T22:04:39","slug":"dr-amy-park-named-2026-english-language-arts-teacher-educators-award-recipient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hallco.org\/web\/dr-amy-park-named-2026-english-language-arts-teacher-educators-award-recipient\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Amy Park Named 2026 English Language Arts Teacher Educators Award Recipient"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-muvquxfb-1a859042736ab6b356b370b7ea5c39f4\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-muvquxfb-1a859042736ab6b356b370b7ea5c39f4{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-muvquxfb-1a859042736ab6b356b370b7ea5c39f4 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-muvquxfb-1a859042736ab6b356b370b7ea5c39f4 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-muvquxfb-1a859042736ab6b356b370b7ea5c39f4 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Dr. Amy Park Named 2026 English Language Arts Teacher Educators Award Recipient<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-1a475ae6c72fb237a23639952bb168ae hr-default  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-muvqxn1w-e1dbdcfffa0f33943931d43c8e9584b4 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38463 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1286\" height=\"965\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hallco.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image001.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hallco.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image001.jpg 1286w, https:\/\/www.hallco.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hallco.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image001-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.hallco.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image001-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hallco.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image001-705x529.jpg 705w\"><\/p>\n<p>Please join us in congratulating Dr. Amy Park, who has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2026 English Language Arts Teacher Educators (ELATE) James Moffett Award, presented by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).<\/p>\n<p>For a quarter-century, Dr. Park has been a pillar of instructional excellence and inspiration to classrooms. Her relentless focus on student-centered learning, rigorous literacy practices, and critical thinking consistently elevates our entire educational community. This national honor reflects her exceptional vision for middle school English Language Arts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Overview: &#8220;Stories of Our Community&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Park received this national recognition based on her innovative project proposal, &#8220;Stories of Our Community.&#8221; Moving well beyond traditional classroom writing assignments, this inquiry-based initiative empowers middle schoolers to step into the roles of local historians and authentic storytellers. Through this project, students will:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Conduct Authentic Oral-History Interviews: Engage directly with local family members, elders, and community leaders to collect primary source narratives.<\/li>\n<li>Publish for Authentic Audiences: Draft, refine, and publish compelling original prose structured for real-world readers and community display.<\/li>\n<li>Integrate Local Heritage into Core ELA: Preserve our region&#8217;s rich culture and diverse histories while mastering essential writing, research, and communication standards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Moffett Award Selection Committee specifically commended Dr. Park\u2019s proposal for its academic rigor, powerful amplification of student voice, and clear, practical bridge between classroom learning and community impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Recognition Timeline<\/strong><br \/>\nNovember 20, 2026: Dr. Park will be formally recognized at the ELATE Luncheon during the NCTE Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n<p>November 2027: Following the implementation and data collection phases of her project, she will present her research findings and curriculum model to educators nationwide at the NCTE Annual Convention in Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>We are incredibly proud to see Dr. Park\u2019s passion, innovative spirit, and leadership recognized on the national stage. 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