BOSTON, MA, September 14, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Jurgutis Vytautas Daukantas with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Mr. Daukantas celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
A respected authority in the field of technology, Mr. Daukantas has been featured in a wide range of honors publications, including Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who in the East and Who's Who in the World. He is noted for assisting the educational community in a wide range of capacities, particularly in the areas of technology and special education. His many educational roles include serving as a computer technology teacher's assistant and assistant teacher for severely challenged boys and girls with Boston Public Schools, teacher's assistant for children with special needs for the Richard J. Murphy Elementary School, and computer technology teacher's assistant with P.J. Kennedy School. In an effort to stay abreast of recent developments in the field of technology education, Mr. Daukantas maintains involvement with the International Society of Technology in Education.
Prior to pursuing a career in education, Mr. Daukantas attended the University of Massachusetts, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 1976. He went on to complete a Master of Arts in agency counseling through the University of Northern Colorado in 1982, Master of Education in psychological studies through Cambridge College in 2000 and Master of Education in instructional technology through Lesley University in 2013. Since entering the field of educational technology, Mr. Daukantas has completed numerous certifications, including the Career and Technical Education (CTE) certification, which he received through Harvard University Extension School in 2008. He completed additional training in computer programming and operations through the Control Data Institute.
A former medical corpsman with the U.S. Army, Mr. Daukantas was named the recipient of the Cold War Recognition Certificate in 1999. He previously served with the U.S. National Guard between 1975 and 1982. Passionate about community improvement, Mr. Daukantas maintains involvement with the Southern Poverty Law Program, National Campaign for Tolerance, The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Amnesty International. He is also a member of the American Legion, VFW, Harvard Entrepreneurs Alumni, Harvard Veterans Alumni, Harvard Humanist Alumni, Harvard Extension Alumni and Harvard Alumni Association.
Throughout the course of his career, Mr. Daukantas has contributed numerous articles to professional journals pertaining to his areas of expertise. In addition, he is credited with authoring a poetry book entitled, "A Vision for My Son," which was published in 2007.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Jurgutis Vytautas Daukantas has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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