Underwood the Great
Besides being a superstar teacher, Dr. Underwood is one of the leading figures in high school and college officiating. Here he is at the 2018 College Football Championship in Atlanta where he serves as the “red hat” of the officiating crew.
January 16, 2018
Miami High television production teacher Dr. Underwood is a finalist for the Varkey Foundation’s 2018 Global Teacher Prize. Over 30,000 teachers from around the world applied, and Dr. Underwood was one of only 6 finalists selected from the U.S.A. The winner will be announced at the Global Education and Skills forum on March 18 in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Underwood has been recognized multiple times locally, nationally, and internationally for excellence in his profession:
- NEA Foundation Global Fellow- 2018
- Miami Marlins Ayudan Community Partner Honoree -2017
- Coconut Grove Masonic Lodge Educator of the Year- 2013
- Smithsonian Institute Teacher Ambassador- 2012
- Pearson Foundation Global Learning Fellowship- 2011
- FEA Teacher of Excellence- 2010
- Miami High Alumni Teacher of the Year- 2009
- Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher- 2008
- National Teacher Hall of Fame- 2007
- Toyota International teacher- 2006
- USA TODAY All-Star Teaching Team- 2005
- Disney American Teacher Award Honoree- 2004
Isaac M. • Jan 24, 2018 at 10:45 pm
I didnt all these facts about Dr. Underwood. This was amazing to know. Amazing in the sense that our school has one of the best teachers in the USA