WHO INSPIRES YOU?

Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year Award

AMTA presents an award each year to an instructor in a member school who demonstrates exceptional teaching abilities and commitment to high standards of education in massage therapy. This award honors the memory of Jerome Perlinski, an extraordinary educator and much loved Council leader.

Jerome Perlinski is remembered for his recognition of the gifts and talents of others and his ability to bring out their best. A consumer and advocate of massage therapy who was not a practitioner, Jerome held a doctorate in the history of ideas from St. Louis University. He was a widely experienced teacher and lecturer whose committed work helped raise training standards, improve teaching methods and educate massage practitioners about the importance of ethical, professional behaviors. He also played an instrumental role in the early development of the Council of Schools. When colleagues remember Jerome, they use words like inspired, passionate, motivating, principled, and exceptional.

To honor YOUR teacher whose exceptional educational leadership most nearly represents the commitment of Jerome Perlinski to the profession of massage therapy, submit your nomination HERE. You will need to save the form as a document on your computer, then send the attachment to Mark Tyle along with supporting documentation.

To read Comments by Carey Elizabeth Smith upon receipt of the 2009 Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year Award, click HERE.