FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GAIL NEAL RECEIVES CERTIFICATION

FROM KELLOGG INSTITUTE

DANVILLE, VA, July 10, 2003 – Gail B. Neal, Instructor of Mathematics at Danville Community College, recently received certification as a “Developmental Education Specialist”  from the Kellogg Institute for the Training and Certification of Developmental Educators.  Neal was one of 45 educators from across the United States selected to participate in the Kellogg Institute and its certification process during the 2002-2003 academic year.

The Kellogg Institute, now in its 24^th year, offers a unique month-long living/learning experience for the training and certification of educational professionals who work with academically under-prepared students on college campuses.  Each year approximately 45 individuals participate in a summer training program, followed by a semester’s practicum in which participants implement new techniques on their home campuses.

Neal was awarded certification as a result of her participation in the training program and after implementing a follow up project at the college.  The certification as “Developmental Education Specialist” is awarded through the Kellogg Institute, in conjunction with Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.