Joseph W. Underwood

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Joseph W. Underwood
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Born1953
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Occupation High school teacher
SpouseNancy Underwood
Children1

Joseph W. Underwood (born 1953 ) is an American teacher and athletic trainer born in Indianapolis. Underwood was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. [1] In 2007, Underwood was selected as a top 50 finalist in the Global Teacher Prize in 2018 [2] by the Varkey Foundation.

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Teaching and coaching

Underwood has taught at Miami Senior High School in Miami, Florida since 1985.

Underwood was recognized as a Disney American Teacher Award Honoree in 2004, and he was the lead author and editor of Today I Made a Difference: A Collection of Inspirational Stories from America's Top Educators. [3] In 2002 and 2005, he was named Teacher of the Year at Miami High and also was selected by USA Today as a member of its All-Star Teacher Team.[ citation needed ] In 2006, Underwood joined 20 American teachers selected by the Toyota International Teacher Program as they went on an educational trip to the Galapagos Islands. [4] The College Board recognized Underwood's approach to education in 2007 with the Bob Costas Award for the Teaching of Writing. Underwood went to Japan in 2008 as a member of the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund teacher program. "Gallery Japan 2008". In 2009, he received the Public Relations Award from the National Athletic Trainers' Association. [5] Also in 2009, Underwood was inducted into the American Football News Today Hall of Fame [6] for his 25 years of service as a game official at the semi-pro level. The Florida Education Association named Underwood its Teacher of Excellence in 2010, [7] which led to his invitation to visit China in 2011 with the National Education Association and Pearson Foundation.

Honors and recognition

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