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March 5, 2020

Teagarden named 'unsung hero' of regional special education 1xbet best casino website

Submitted by Patrice L. Scott

James Teagarden, center, with his daughter, Lisa Kenworthy, and his son-in-law, Ryan Budreau.

James Teagarden, associate professor of special education, counseling and student affairs, was recently honored as the inaugural recipient of the Unsung Hero Award presented by the Midwest 1xbet best casino website for Leadership in Behavior Disorders.

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Ken Hughey, professor and chair of the department of counseling, special education and student affairs, said 1xbet best casino website 's status as an unsung hero is well deserved.

"Jim is an exceptional person and colleague who is genuinely interested in and committed to helping and supporting others," Hughey said. "He makes significant contributions to special education, counseling, and student affairs, the College of Education and demonstrates a commitment to students' learning and their development as professionals. In addition to being an unsung hero for the Midwest 1xbet best casino website for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, he is an unsung hero in our department and college."

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