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R. Beth Burke or Dr. Rebecca J. Travnichek burker@rpt.coop or TravnichekR@missouri.edu Last revised: 09/24/07 |
| Brenda K. Bell Distinguished Service Award |
Distinguished Service State and National Winner
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Developed with March of Dimes funding, now in the third printing. Training presented to 500+ educators and health professionals. 500 copies were distributed to schools and health agencies in Missouri; 460 additional copies purchased by users from 24 states through MU Extension and NASCO. A five-year follow-up evaluation verified impact.
| Debby Lynn Whiston Continued Excellence Award |
Continued Excellence State and National Winner
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Debby Whiston has been the State Co-chair of the Building Strong Families team in Missouri from 1995-2004 and has taught the VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in two of her assign counties. VITA volunteers provide free tax assistance and electronic filling to low-income, disabled, homebound, and English-as-a-second-language taxpayers.
| Kathy Embrey Para-Professional Award |
Para-Professional Award
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Kathy Embrey actively involves children in learning healthy food and fitness choices. Kathy has worked as a Nutrition Program Assistant in Missouri for five years. Kathy makes an impact on students and teachers by being a healthy role model. Together, they make a commitment to healthier choices.
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R. Beth Burke or Dr. Rebecca J. Travnichek burker@rpt.coop or TravnichekR@missouri.edu Last revised: 09/24/07 |
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