Mary Jane Orock of Fort Worth, Texas at the 2012 Memphis award ceremonies. Courtesy of the ACBL.
Last year's winner Tina Radding offers her congratulations to
Kathie Walsh, the 2011 MPP Teacher of the Year.
Announcing the 2012 ABTA Master Point Press Teacher of the Year Award August 22, 2011 – Does your bridge teacher get the recognition he/she deserves? Do you wish the world to know how your teacher has given you the priceless gift of bridge? Good teachers’ passion for bridge shines through in their classroom. They present bridge material in an interesting, original way, encouraging their students to learn more and take the next step to becoming competent players.
Eligibility:
- Bridge teacher for at least 5 years
- A member of the ACBL OR ABA
- A member of ABTA or prepared to join the ABTA if nominated
- Must teach at least 75 hours a year (e.g. 2 hours a week for 38 weeks or 3 hours a week for 25 weeks) etc.
MPP FEATURED TEACHER: Linda King
Interviewed by Jessica Mifsud
This month's featured teacher, and nominee for the ABTA Masterpoint Press Teacher of the Year, is Linda King. Linda sat down to share some stories with us about her favourite Bridge tournament, how she almost quit Bridge after her first Club game, and what makes the biggest difference when introducing someone to Bridge.
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TINA RADDING (in yellow blouse) surrounded by a group of students who travelled to New Orleans, confident she would be the winner.
