Clapp Literacy Fund Names 2010 Recipients
This year’s recipients of the Dr. Kay Clapp Children’s Literacy Fund are Kristina D. Rieman, a current graduate student at Truman, and Terri L. Polster, a teacher at Center Elementary School.
The Dr. Kay Clapp Children’s Literacy Fund was endowed by Dr. and Mrs. Sam Minner in 2006 to honor Dr. Clapp, a professor emeritus in the Department of Education at Truman State University.
Dr. Clapp is a powerful proponent of literacy and children’s literature. Hundreds of students and practicing teachers have been influenced by her dedication and careful mentoring.
The fund provides $500 each to a Master of Arts in education student and a current teacher to purchase children’s literature for their professional practices.
The Dr. Kay Clapp Children’s Literacy Fund was endowed by Dr. and Mrs. Sam Minner in 2006 to honor Dr. Clapp, a professor emeritus in the Department of Education at Truman State University.
Dr. Clapp is a powerful proponent of literacy and children’s literature. Hundreds of students and practicing teachers have been influenced by her dedication and careful mentoring.
The fund provides $500 each to a Master of Arts in education student and a current teacher to purchase children’s literature for their professional practices.
