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Press Release - AMTA Council of Schools Announces 2005 Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year Award Winner

(Evanston, IL – January 24, 2005) The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Council of Schools (COS) has announced its choice of Ruth Werner of Myotherapy College of Utah as this year’s recipient of the Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year Award. Ms. Werner was recognized at the AMTA Council of Schools 2005 Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting January 20-22, in Newport Beach, California. She will be presented the award during the COS Teachers Conference, August 11-14, 2005 in Secaucus, New Jersey.

The AMTA Council of Schools presents an award each year to an instructor in an AMTA 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.

For information on Jerome Perlinksi Teacher of the Year Award 2006 nominations, visit AMTA’s Web site at www.amtamassage.org, or contact the COS Manager at 847-905-1650 or via email at mmason@amtamassage.org.

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