Service Award for 1999-2000 at the PSSO Annual Spring Luncheon, Friday, April 7, 2000.
Applicants submit an essay and are judged on the impact and innovation of their volunteer work.
MRA, an affiliate of the International Reading Association, is one of the three largest state reading associations in the country. According to Wilson, the mission of the Association is to improve literacy instruction throughout the state. The Association's membership of nearly 6,500 members is made up primarily of elementary teachers. However, there are also secondary and adult interest groups within the association. Wilson was encouraged 14 years ago to become involved with the association by Ron Crowell.