CATE 2009 Convention

Members of the Greater San Diego Council review resolutions

Central Council members discuss their scholarship programs

CCCTE members of the Curriculum Study Commission talk about the upcoming 59th Asilomar Conference

TUCATE Council representing Tulare and King County discusses their growing numbers

Capitol Council members discuss changes in resolutions

Redwood Council members review resolutions

Dianne Lucas CATE President (1992-1994) explains why organizations like CATE are necessary

Kern Council’s Kim Flachmann receives the College Classroom Excellence Award from CATE President Bob Chapman

Bo Caldwell, author of Distant Land of My Father, speaks about her writing experiences before signing copies of her book

Autograph Chair Brucine Doherty escorts Bo Caldwell to signing table

Presenter Jeff House shows the importance of teaching the personal essay to build student success on the SAT I and Subject A tests

Classroom Excellence Award winner Nancy Kennett demonstrates how she scaffolds the many skills needed by reluctant readers to successfully read the works of Francisco Jimenez

Taylor Mali joins teacher Tamra McCarthy in Spoken Word workshop

Gene Luen Yang leads workshop on the use of graphic novels in the classroom

Bob Sizoo and Anne Stahlberg lead an interactive workshop where they explain, “Story at the Epicenter of Non-fiction.”

Presenter Prad Kansara discusses Shakespeare

Carol Booth Olsen, Director, UCI Writing Project presents interactive strategies for teaching response to literature

Presenter Bill Younglove discusses the concept of No Child Left Behind vs. Every Child Moves Ahead

Kelly Gallagher discusses and demonstrates ways to avoid readicide in our classroom

San Jose Assemblyperson Joe Coto welcomes CATE to the area and discusses the impact of the State’s budget on students and teachers

Yessina Orozco, nominated by Southland Council receives the Virginia Reid Scholarship

Joanne Mitchell, CATE CYRM Representative, explains the Calfiornia Young Reader Medal Award

Denise Mikkonen receives the Elementary Classroom Excellence Award; she was nominated by Greater San Diego Council

Bob Infantino, CATE President 1994-1996, explains CATE’s Political Action Program

Samantha Delfino, third grader at Crocker Riverside Elementary School in Sacramento introduces speaker, Pam Munoz Ryan

Samantha also presented Pam Munoz Ryan with the CATE Author of the Year Award

Speaker Pam Munoz Ryan captivates the audience with stories about her newest book Paint the Wind. She also explained how she uses her own experiences in her books and how she does research for the historical fiction like Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride

Pam happily signs teachers’ books

Teachers line up for Pam’s autograph

Former Presidents, Anna Roseboro and Punky Fristrom share CATE memories

Liz McAninch, Convention Co-Chair, thanks members of the Convention Committee for their hard work leading to a successful convention

Convention Co-Chair Charleen Delfino thanks Susan Dillon and Megan Petersen, Food and Decorations Chairs for creating a space of magic and wonder at each event

Past Presidents and friends relive memories

Former Cate Presidents from Edwin Farrell 1962-1963 to Michelle Berry 2007-2008 celebrate the Golden Anniversary

2009 CATE Board Members

Anna Small Roseboro receives the Distinguished Service Award from Bob Chapman CATE President

Anna’s family express their love and pride

Past President congratulates Anne and Punky Fristrom as they are honored for their many years of service to the Council; Punky as President, Convention Coordinator and Board member over 39 years and Anne as Treasurer for 20 years

Dorothy Allison stirred teachers and guests with her moving tribute to their dedication and hard work

President Bob Chapman thanks Dorothy for her generosity and inspiration