Although Ms. Rudd has served as the Chief of the Bureau of Library Development at the State Library of Florida for five years, she is not a newcomer to Texas. Her background includes degrees from Stephen F. Austin University and the University of Texas at Austin, and her professional career has included positions in various regions of Texas. TLA Council selects new representative to the Board Grace Stroud, a school librarian from Ft. Librarian honored by the Texas Council for the Humanities Among the recipients of the 1999 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Awards is Julie Salvato of Bellaire Elementary School in Killeen. Ms. Salvato, a member of TLA, has been teaching for five years, has learning resources certification, and has done graduate work in library science at the University of North Texas.
Primary emphasis is placed upon classroom activities.
Winners receive a professional development stipend and their schools receive funds to purchase instructional materials. While the awards program is in its tenth year, this is the first time a librarian has been among the recipients. The Kroger Company and Nabisco announced a reading comprehension skills contest with in-store displays and prizes.