Awards by Department

Expand allDepartment of Educational and Developmental Science Awards

 

Awardee and Award	Description
Danielle Hand - 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.
Emily Lohrbach - 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.
Kyndall UpChurch - Special Education Outstanding Senior Award	The Special Education Outstanding Senior Award is given to a senior majoring in special education who exemplifies the qualities of a collaborative educational leader.
Anabel Orchard - Special Education Shining Star Award	This award is given to a student who exemplifies the characteristics of a special educator both inside and outside of the classroom through service work, involvement in research, and advocacy.
Nicole Gupta - Outstanding Future Special Educator Award	The Outstanding Future Special Educator Award is given to a student in the M.A.T. in Special Education who has demonstrated academic excellence and the skills to be an exceptional special educator.
Emma Slick - 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.
Sarah Livingston - 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.
Erin Luccio - 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.
Caitlyn Puckhaber–Wurst - 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.
Alexa Papa - 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.
JD Lawson - 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.
Sylvester Maduna - 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.
Cheolho Lim - 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.
Carola Colon - Physical Education Outstanding M.A.T. Student Award	The Physical Education Outstanding M.A.T. Student Award is given to a student in the M.A.T. in Physical Education who demonstrates leadership capabilities and shows exceptional promise as a future physical education teacher.

 

Department of Leadership, Learning Design, and Inquiry Awards

 

Awardee and Award	Description
Sara-Kate Bennett - Outstanding Master's Student in Education Administration	The Outstanding Master's Student in Education Administration award is given to a student in the MEd 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.
Samuel Fuller - 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.
Amita Verma - 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 has achieved at a high level in their research.
Kyc-Ann Scott - Ed.D. Emerging Practitioner Scholar for Systems Improvement	The Ed.D Emerging Practioner 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.
Ellie Perkins - 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.
Jess Morey - 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 PK-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 Teacher Education Awards

 

Award and Awardee	Description
Emily Goff - 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.
Kelsey Grace Brewton - 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.
Zy’Kee Knox - 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.
Carlee Downs - 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.
Tiana Davis - 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.
Ramsey McIntyre - 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.
Jing Zhang - 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.
Traci Goodman - 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 education 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.
Elizabeth Duvall - 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.
Catherine Armstrong - 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.
Davis Stafford - 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.
Emily Gossett - 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.
Jojo Lonyo - 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.
Brittany Williams - M.Ed. in Teaching Capstone Action Research Excellence Award	The M.Ed. in Teaching Capstone Action Research Excellence Award is given annually to the M.Ed. in Teaching student who best exemplifies the characteristics of an action researcher and has demonstrated outstanding performance in the capstone assessment.
Kathryn Pedings-Behling - 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.