Clapp Children’s Literacy Fund Awarded to Hale and Lechner
Brenna Hale, a Master of Arts in Education graduate student, and Debbie Lechner, a teacher at the Kirksville R-III Primary School, each received a $500 fund to purchase literature for their respective classrooms.
Brenna Hale (center) and Debbie Lechner (left), accept the Clapp Children’s Literacy Fund from Dr. Kay Clapp at a reception April 18.
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. 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 to a local teacher to purchase children’s literature for their professional practices.
The awards were presented at a reception April 18 on Truman’s campus.
The awards were presented at a reception April 18 on Truman’s campus.
