Congratulations to Dana Peterson, of The Children’s Center for Communication / Beverly School for the Deaf, recipient of the distinguished maaps Excellence in Teaching Award. The award was presented  by maaps Board President, Rita Gardner, and maaps Executive Director, Elizabeth Dello Russo Becker. This award acknowledges superior teaching contributions to special needs children by a classroom teacher whose performance and achievement reflect the highest principles of the profession and the Association. Thank you, Dana, for your ongoing commitment to your students, your community, and to the profession.