Awards by Department

 

Expand allDepartment of Leadership, Learning Design, and Inquiry Awards

Awardee	Award	Award Description
Darius Custard	Outstanding Master's Student in Education Administration	The Outstanding Master's Student in Education Administration award is given to a student in the M.Ed. in Education Administration who is seeking certification as a school principal and has done an exemplary job demonstrating the Education Leadership program's four leadership dispositions: integrity, intellectual spirit, community advocacy and initiative.
Nicole Mitchell	Outstanding Education Specialist Student in Education Administration	The Outstanding Education Specialist Student in Education Administration award is for a student in the Ed.S. in Education Administration who is seeking superintendent certification who has done an exemplary job demonstrating the Education Leadership program's four leadership dispositions: integrity, intellectual spirit, community advocacy and initiative.
Patricia Wilson	Ph.D. in Education Administration Research Award in K-12	The Ph.D. in Education Administration Research Award is given to one student in each of the specializations of this doctoral program who have achieved at a high level in their research.
Katherine Hopkins	Ph.D. in Education Administration Research Award in Higher Education	The Ph.D. in Education Administration Research Award is given to one student in each of the specializations of this doctoral program who have achieved at a high level in their research.
Mary Gaskins	Ed.D. Emerging Practitioner Scholar for Systems Improvement	The Ed.D. Emerging Practitioner Scholar for Systems Improvement is an award given to a student in the Systems Improvement concentration of the Doctor of Education who demonstrated engagement with the most innovative work to positively impact educational outcomes.
Caroline Elliott	M.Ed. HESA Student of the Year	The M.Ed. in HESA Student of the Year award is given to a student in the M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs and is based on academic performance and effort in coursework, including overall GPA. Contributions to the field, including presentations at conferences and application of course material to the field through internships and practicum are also considered when selecting the recipient.
Melissa Andrews	Ed.D. Curriculum Studies Outstanding Research Award	The Ed.D. Curriculum Studies Outstanding Research Award is given to a doctoral student in the Curriculum Studies concentration of the Ed.D. who exemplifies the characteristics of a scholarly practitioner who is poised to serve as an educational leader in a k-12 or higher education setting. The Curriculum Studies faculty identifies the award recipient based on their overall scholarship, dissertation in practice, and unwavering commitment to their community.

Department of Educational and Developmental Science Awards

Awardee	Award	Award Description
Abigail Mudd	Applied Behavior Analysis Master's Student Achievement Award	The Applied Behavior Analysis Master's Student Achievement Award is given to a student in the M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis who excels in and out of the classroom and has demonstrated significant promise as a future behavior analyst.
Kaitlin Corkren	Ed.S. in Counselor Education Outstanding Student Award	The Ed.S. in Counselor Education Outstanding Student Award is presented to an Ed.S. student who demonstrates outstanding professional identity and exhibits excellence in counseling related to leadership, advocacy, and/or counseling best practice.
Violet Hodge	Ph.D. in Counselor Education Research Achievement Award	The Ph.D. in Counselor Education Research Achievement Award is presented to a doctoral student who demonstrates excellence in research, teaching, leadership, and supervision and exhibits strong potential as a future faculty member in counselor education.
Shea Ferguson	Educational Psychology and Research Student Award for Excellence in Doctoral Studies	The Educational Psychology and Research Student Award for Excellence in Doctoral Studies recognizes a PhD student in Educational Psychology and Research who has excelled in their doctoral studies and research activities, and who exhibits outstanding potential for a productive career in educational psychology and research.
Daniel Moroney	Outstanding Master of Science in Adapted Physical Education Major Award	The Outstanding Master of Science in Adapted Physical Education Major Award is given to a student in the MS in Adapted Physical Education who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and strong commitment to support the physical education goals of students with disabilities.
Nathan Smith	Outstanding Master of Science in Coaching Major Award	The Outstanding Master of Science in Coaching Major Award is given to a student in the MS in Coaching Education who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and an exceptional level of passion and commitment to the profession.
Lucy Allee	Outstanding Teaching Major Award in Physical Education	The Outstanding Teaching Major Award in Physical Education award is to honor an outstanding senior in the area of physical education. The recipient must demonstrate leadership capabilities and show exceptional promise as a future physical education teacher.
Kaylin Kranmas	Physical Education Undergraduate Achievement Award	The Physical Education Undergraduate Achievement Award is given to an undergraduate student in Physical Education who demonstrates exceptional academic performance, leadership and enthusiasm for the profession.
Ozgur Altintas	Judith E. Rink Doctoral Achievement Award in Physical Education	The Judith E. Rink Doctoral Achievement Award in Physical Education is given to a doctoral candidate in the Ph.D. in Physical Education who has consistently demonstrated outstanding work throughout their time in the program.
Sally Bonniville	Outstanding M.Ed. Student in Special Education	The Outstanding M.Ed. Student in Special Education is given to a student in the M.Ed. in Special Education who has demonstrated excellence in both academics and teaching throughout the program.
	Ph.D. in Special Education Outstanding Research Award	The Ph.D. in Special Education Outstanding Research Award is given to a doctoral student in special education who has conducted innovative and impactful scholarly work.

Department of Teacher Education Awards

Awardee	Award	Award Description
Dawn Pilotti	Outstanding Achievement in STEM Education Doctoral Award	The Outstanding Achievement in STEM Education Doctoral Award is given to a student in the STEM concentration of Ed.D. who has shown growth and dedication in their research and dissertation work and has demonstrated a commitment to advancing STEM Education.
Emily Simmons	Early Childhood Education Outstanding Senior Award	The Early Childhood Education Outstanding Senior Award is given to a senior majoring in early childhood education who exemplifies the qualities of a collaborative educational leader. Specifically, the student demonstrates and models academic rigor, promotes democratic principles within all educational settings, and models effective opportunities for all people to learn.
Serenity Jenkins	Early Childhood Education Community Impact and Leadership Award	The Early Childhood Education Community Impact and Leadership Award recognizes an undergraduate student who has worked to create positive and inclusive experiences for others in academic, co-curricular, or social settings.
Caroline Groff	Elementary Education Outstanding Senior Award	The Elementary Education Outstanding Senior Award is given to a senior majoring in elementary education who exemplifies the qualities of a collaborative educational leader.
Jamiyah Jackson	Elementary Education Achievement Award	The Elementary Education Achievement Award is given to a student in the BA in Elementary Education who has achieved at a high level throughout the program.
Julia Elkins	Elementary Education Outstanding M.A.T. Student Award	The Elementary Education Outstanding M.A.T. Student Award is given to a student in the M.A.T. program who has been recognized by faculty, school staff and administration, and university supervisors as a collaborative and exemplary professional in Elementary Education.
Mikayla Carter	M.Ed. in Language and Literacy Outstanding Student Award	The M.Ed. in Language and Literacy Outstanding Student Award recognizes an individual in the M.Ed. program who demonstrates outstanding contributions to their academic learning community.
Anthonia Onajite Awhinawhi	Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Outstanding Achievement Award	The Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes an individual in the Ph.D. program who demonstrates outstanding achievement towards impacting the literacy profession.
Aryn Navarro	Middle Level Education Outstanding Senior Award	The Middle Level Education Outstanding Senior Award is given to a senior majoring in middle level education who exemplifies the qualities of a collaborative educational leader. This award is given to a student who has maintained a high GPA and continuously demonstrated teaching excellence with stewardship and integrity throughout their middle level teaching experience.
Brittany  Derrick	Middle Level Education Achievement Award	The Middle Level Education Achievement Award is given to a student majoring in Middle Level Education who has embodied middle level education through their internship and student teaching.  This individual has demonstrated intellectual spirit, effort, professionalism, and courage throughout student teaching.
Kyle Chin	Secondary Education Outstanding Student Award: Social Studies	The Secondary Outstanding Student Award is given to one student in each of the four content areas. This award is given to students in the Master of Teaching in Secondary program who demonstrated exceptional progress during their internship placement, a robust commitment to internship dispositions, academic success, and has enacted the secondary program commitments.
Jennifer Sampson	Secondary Education Outstanding Student Award: Mathematics	The Secondary Outstanding Student Award is given to one student in each of the four content areas. This award is given to students in the Master of Teaching in Secondary program who demonstrated exceptional progress during their internship placement, a robust commitment to internship dispositions, academic success, and has enacted the secondary program commitments.
Allison Coombe	Secondary Education Outstanding Student Award: English	The Secondary Outstanding Student Award is given to one student in each of the four content areas. This award is given to students in the Master of Teaching in Secondary program who demonstrated exceptional progress during their internship placement, a robust commitment to internship dispositions, academic success, and has enacted the secondary program commitments.
Lauren Molenari	Secondary Education Outstanding Student Award: Science	The Secondary Outstanding Student Award is given to one student in each of the four content areas. This award is given to students in the Master of Teaching in Secondary program who demonstrated exceptional progress during their internship placement, a robust commitment to internship dispositions, academic success, and has enacted the secondary program commitments.
DeNae Kizys	Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning Outstanding Research Award	The Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning Outstanding Research Award is given to a recipient who reflects an outstanding record of research accomplishments carried out as part of a candidate's doctoral studies. It recognizes successful participation in scholarly communities related to education, teaching, and learning, as well as the continuing development of a promising and important research agenda.

Other College of Education Awards

Awarde	Award	Award Description
Madison Specht	Kappa Delta Pi Excellence in Leadership Award	The Kappa Delta Pi Excellence in Leadership Award is given to a KDP member who exemplifies the Kappa Delta Pi ideal of Service. The recipient has used the chosen service of leadership to advance not only themselves but the Kappa Delta Pi chapter and the teaching profession.
Zoe Baker	Kappa Delta Pi Excellence in Leadership Award	The Kappa Delta Pi Excellence in Leadership Award is given to a KDP member who exemplifies the Kappa Delta Pi ideal of Service. The recipient has used the chosen service of leadership to advance not only themselves but the Kappa Delta Pi chapter and the teaching profession.
Morgan Sobeck	Kappa Delta Pi Outstanding Member Award	The Kappa Delta Pi Outstanding Member Award is given to a KDP member who exemplifies the Kappa Delta Pi ideal of Toil. The recipient has demonstrated the zeal to do what needs to be done, inspiring others to do the same.
Hannah Gary	Apple Core Initiative Outstanding Achievement Award	The Apple Core Initiative Achievement Award is given to two students who have exhibited the traits and characteristics of future stand out educators. Their diligence and dedication to the ACI program is reflected by their attendance and contributions to the greater good of both their cohorts and communities.
Kaitlyn Blackwell	Apple Core Initiative Outstanding Achievement Award	The Apple Core Initiative Achievement Award is given to two students who have exhibited the traits and characteristics of future stand out educators. Their diligence and dedication to the ACI program is reflected by their attendance and contributions to the greater good of both their cohorts and communities.