Press Release

Teacher Wins Award For Excellent Work With Students With Disabilities

July 27, 2001

The Colorado Developmental Disabilities Planning Council awarded Hill Middle School's Ruth Mathers with the Dan B. Davidson Excellence in Inclusion Award.

"Mathers is a model for the use of innovative strategies for educating hearing impaired students in the classroom," said Don Roy, Principal at Hill Middle School.

"The collaborative teaching efforts of Ms. Mathers and other Hill Middle School staff exemplify the Denver Public Schools belief that inclusive practices are valued and can positively impact students academic success," added Bev Harris, Special Education Manager.

The Colorado Developmental Disabilities Planning Council honors individuals that strive to include persons with disabilities in their schools, places of employment, and community as contributing and welcome members of society.

The award was presented to Mathers at a reception earlier this week.