The Judith Abrams Scholarship

 

The AATSP-LI is proud to announce the establishment of the Judith Abrams Scholarship. 

 

For more than half a century, Judy has volunteered her time, energy and expertise to further language experiences for all Long Island language students and teachers.  Upon completion of her Bachelor’s degree at Hunter College in 1952, Judy began her career as a part-time Spanish professor at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.  A year later, she found herself teaching in the New York city Public Schools at JHS 60 on the lower east side of Manhattan.  A few years later, she and her husband, Arthur, relocated to “rural” Suffolk County.  She began teaching in the newly formed West Islip School District.  She soon became chairperson of the foreign language department and was instrumental in introducing language study in the 7th grade, providing a 4th year of language study in the high school and instituting one of the first language labs in Suffolk County.  After a six year child-care hiatus, Judy Resumed teaching in the Elwood School District where she also served as a foreign language department chairperson.  She remained there until an early retirement in the mid 80’s.

 

Judy’s participation and service to our organization dates back to the mid 50’s when she began her career.  She was one of the pioneers who introduced the National Spanish Exam to Suffolk County.  Along with two colleagues, she formed the Suffolk County Chapter of the AATSP and served the chapter in many capacities until in merged with the Nassau County Chapter in 1983.  Since then, Judy has served the Long Island Chapter of the AATSP continuously:

 

Ø    Active member of the Executive Council (with perfect attendance for over 23 years)

Ø    Judge of the Sabelotodo and Sepalotodo contests.

Ø    Item writer for the competitions

Ø    Coordinator of the NSE (along with Felipe Mercado)

Ø    Membership Coordinator (along with Margaret Fernandez)

Ø    Coordinator of the LILT/AAT’s Poster Contest

Ø    AATSP Liaison to the LILT Executive Board

Ø    AATSP archivist

Ø    Trophy Coordinator for the Entrega de Premios

Ø    Invaluable adviser to the AATSP Executive Council

 

Judy has consistently done more work for the Long Island Chapter of the AATSP and Long Island language students than anyone in the history of our chapter.  And, she plans to continue doing so.  We are very grateful for her unprecedented service and dedication to our profession and are pleased to establish this scholarship in her name.

 

 

Requirements:

 

·        Awarded to a graduating senior who is currently enrolled in Spanish.

·        Student’s Spanish teacher must be a member of the AATSP.

·        Student should express an interest, dedication and passion for the Spanish language.

·        Student should show a significant contribution to the Spanish class, the school or the community.

·        Application, teacher’s statement, and student’s statement must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2007.

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION

 

NAME                   ______________________________________________________________________

 

ADDRESS             ______________________________________________________________________

 

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PHONE #              ______________________________________________________________________

 

SCHOOL              ______________________________________________________________________

 

ADDRESS             ______________________________________________________________________

 

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SCHOOL #           ______________________________________________________________________

 

SPANISH

TEACHER           ______________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

The Judith Abrams Scholarship

 

STUDENT STATEMENT

 

 

 

Please write a personal statement of no more than 150 words in which you address the following questions:

 

·        Why are you studying Spanish?

·        How has studying Spanish played a role in your life?

·        What part will Spanish play in your future?

·        How are you involved with Foreign Language activities (Foreign Language contests, clubs, events, etc.) in your school or community?

 

 

Please write or type your statement and attach it to this page.

 

The Judith Abrams Scholarship

 

TEACHER STATEMENT

 

 

Write a statement of no more than one page in which you explain your reasons for nominating this student.  Please remember the criteria for selection:

 

  • Awarded to a graduating senior who is currently enrolled in Spanish.
  • Student’s Spanish teach must be a member of the AATSP.
  • Student should expression interest, dedication and passion for the Spanish language.
  • Student should show a significant contribution to the Spanish class, the school or the community.

 

Please include in your narrative the following information:

 

  • The nominee’s sensitivity to cultural diversity.
  • The nominee’s level of effort shown in speaking Spanish.

 

 

Statement should be typed and included with the application and the student’s statement.

 

 

 

Please send all materials to:

 

William Anderson

Berner Middle School

50 Carman Mill Road

Massapequa, NY 11758

516.797.6025

 

 

 

Application must be postmarked by March 1, 2008.

 

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