When I got a call earlier in the week from Vickie in Winfield last week, I really thought she either needed money for something or I need to turn something in for graduation.  Turns out it was neither.

I emailed Mr. B. for more info.  Here’s what he told me:

“The Teachers of Promise is a KSDE [Kansas Department of Education] event, held each semester and is co-sponsored by various individuals/corporate entities which are supportive of education, the Walter & Lucy Roush Charitable Trust doing so this time.  Each semester, the CTE [College of Teacher Education] faculty is asked to select two students for this honor.  We take this very seriously, and do so with great care.  Teachers of Promise are provided with faculty development workshops (top quality programs, from what previous students have reported) as well as being honored with distinction in the presence of some of the great models of our profession (Kansas Teacher of the Year, and candidate for the National Teacher of the Year, Ron Poplau this time.) “

So, on Saturday, November 11th I’ll be heading to a workshop and then Ken will be joining me for the reception banquet and awards ceremony.  I’m still in shock, but thrilled nonetheless!