Cool article on my Dad from the AEA

Dave Krupke Receives Highest Honor

On October 29, 2010 Dave Krupke, Speech-Language Pathologist, received Honors of the Association from the Iowa Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA). This Honor is the highest recognition given by the ISHA; only 30 people have received the award since ISHA was formed in 1947. The award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions, over a significant period of time) to the fields of Speech Pathology and Audiology in the state of Iowa, as well as nationally.

Award winners must first be nominated by someone who already holds the Honor of the Association. Once appropriate information is collected the nomination is presented to the Executive Board of ISHA. If approved, the award is given at ISHA’s annual convention.

Dave Krupke received this award for the following contributions over the past 40 years:

• Worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Iowa Public Schools
• Worked as a Clinical Supervisor at Augustana College, the University of Iowa, and currently St. Ambrose University
• Served as ISHA’s Vice President for Schools
• Presented over 100 seminars, workshops, and conventions on a wide variety of professional topics
• Recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for his expertise in the area of technology and appointed to the Committee on Educational Technology

In the mid 1980’s Dave was instrumental in convincing ISHA in the need to embrace technology. He, along with some others, created ISHA Computer Resource Group (now known as the ISHA Technology Resource Committee). Dave taught workshops, published newsletters, wrote articles, and shared his knowledge to help ISHA feel more comfortable with technology and how it could be used.

Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists in the state of Iowa have benefitted tremendously from Dave Krupke’s knowledge and will continue to benefit from his many contributions. Please congratulate Dave when you see him.