College of Education & Human Services Awards
The Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence are among the
largest monetary awards for teachers in the nation. Gilchrist Berg,
founder and president of a Jacksonville investment company, established
the awards in 1998 to honor his 4th grade teacher at Ortega Elementary
School , Gladys Prior. In addition, Mr. Berg honored his 6th grade
teacher, Gladys Roddenberry, by naming five UNF graduate scholarships
after her. Mr. Berg has pledged over $2,000,000 to continue these
awards for Duval County public and private school teachers.
Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence
Gladys Roddenberry Awards
College of Education & Human Services
Scholarships & Fellowships
