The IASP Department of Student Programs was proud to recognize Academic Coach of the Year Finalists at the October 11, 2004 Academic Coaches Conference. Finalists were nominated by principals, other coaches, students and volunteers, and are pictured below with IASP Associate Executive Director, Gerald Mohr, and Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Suellen Reed. Congratulations to Each of the Finalists, as excellent representatives of the outstanding individuals who coach Indiana's Academic Teams!

Roberta Adamson
North Posey High School

Wayne Babbitt
Martinsville High School

Nick Bastin
Eden Elementary School

Jeri Fork
Hamilton Southeastern High School

Shannon Gardiner
Meadowlawn Elementary School

Jon Hall
Danville Community Middle School

Kathy Hooks
River Forest High School

Elizabeth Jessen
Southwestern Jr/Sr High School

Jan Koloszar
Northwestern Elementary School

Steve Lingenfelter
Sarah Scott Middle School

Leah Morgan
Orleans Jr/Sr High School

Mary Ridenour
Fall Creek Intermediate School

All 2004 Coach of the Year Finalists

Coaches of the Year:
Wayne Babbitt -Senior Level
Elizabeth Jessen - Junior Level
Mary Ridenour - Elementary Level
Pete Dekever - Senior Level, unable to attend