The College of Education Awards Ceremony was held on May 17, 2016 in the Potomac Room of the Towson Union. The Awards Ceremony occurred just prior to the College of Education Graduation Reception for graduates and their guests. Awards were given to graduating seniors, graduate students, alumni, and current faculty and staff for outstanding achievement in academics, teaching, and service, including substantial contributions to the mission and goals of Towson University and the College of Education. Also honored were those individuals who were retiring from the College of Education.
Frances T. Bond Service Award
Taylor Burfeind, B.S. Special Education
Jermaine Wallace, M.S. Human Resource Development-Educational Leadership
Irene M. Steele Most Promising Teacher Award
Jessica Lampron, B.S. Elementary & Early Childhood Education Certification
Teacher Education Excellence Student Awards
Sarah Breslaw, M.S. Instructional Technology-School Library Media
Amanda DiFerdinando, B.S. Early Childhood/Special Education
Cassidy Duncan, B.S. Early Childhood Education
Catherine Herndon, B.S. Secondary Education-History
Elizabeth James, Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary Earth/Space Science
Ellen Gulya Sebekos, M.Ed. Special Education
Allison Strait, B.S. Elementary Education
Courtney Warlick, M.Ed. Reading Education
Alumni Excellence in Education Award
Sandie Nagel, ‘74 B.S. Elementary Education, ‘93 M.Ed. Reading Education
Susan B. Turnbaugh Professional Excellence Award
Ms. Susan Wentz, Dean’s Office
Gloria A. Neubert Excellence in Teaching Awards
Dr. Lisa Barker, Secondary and Middle School Education
Dr. Elizabeth Berquist, Special Education
Mr. Bruce Damasio, Master of Arts in Teaching
Dr. Michael Hickey, Instructional Leadership & Professional Development
Dr. Pamela Hickey, Elementary Education
Dr. Sara Hooks, Early Childhood Education
Ms. Lisa Twiss, Educational Technology & Literacy
Retiring
Mr. Frank Berkey, Elementary Education
Dr. Michael Hickey, Instructional Leadership & Professional Development
Ms. Judith Reber, Master of Arts in Teaching
Ms. Susan Wentz, Dean’s Office
