David Lazerson

Hollywood, FL | Years Taught: 1980 – Present

David uses individualized instruction, hands-on materials, and a multi-modality approach, along with adaptive technology and the motivational power of music in his classroom. He strives to avoid the notion of limitations; he tries to find his students’ special abilities and allow them to help in any way they can to allow them to rise above their challenges.

Additional Recognition

  • 2008 • Keynote address to the Annual Pediatric Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Conference held in Coral Gables, FL
  • 2007 • The Charmettes Inc. Leadership & Community Service Award
  • 2007 • Arts Teacher of the Year Award, Broward County Public Schools
  • 2007 • Distinguished Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of Buffalo
  • 2006 • Arts Teacher of thee Year Semi-Finalist, Broward County Public Schools
  • 2005 • Best Buy National Teacher Award
  • 2004 • Special Achievement Award (honoring Project CURE), New York City
  • 1997 • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fulfilling the Dream, CBS TV Award
  • 1994 • Mother Hale Award for Community Youth Service Award
  • 1993 • Governor’s Citation for Outstanding Service, State of New York
  • 1993 • Community Service Award, New York State Senate
  • 1993 • Peace Site Award for Community Service, Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
  • 1992 • Mayor’s Superstars Award, City of New York
  • 1988 • Published “Skullcaps ‘N Switchblades, a novel
  • 1981 • Teacher of the Year, Buffalo, New York Public Schools
  • 1980 • Scouter of the Year, Boy Scouts of America
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