JMU - Be the Change - Education
President James Madison believed that education is essential to a civil society. For a century, Madison, the university bearing his name, has produced teachers with the knowledge, skill, creativity and commitment to prove his axiom. Today all academic and scholarly endeavors at Madison contribute to the public good -- through faculty and undergraduate research, hands-on learning opportunities, community outreach, service-learning and knowledge gained. The commitment extends beyond campus, to the alumni and donors who make education accessible and affordable. The people of Madison understand that education is the key to a better future for the world.
The Stories ...
Classroom in the frozen north
Alumna Julie Schneider ('99) knew her journey to the edge of the arctic would be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and a great way to liven up science lessons for her young students ... Read More
Educators as advocates
College of Education professor Teresa Harris will use a Fulbright award to build partnerships with South African schools. She sees educators as advocates for a better society ... Read More
The People ...
Amy Macaleer ('01)
2007-08 Milken Educator Award winner
Amy Macaleer was one of only two Virginia teachers to receive the prestigious national Milken Educator Award for the 2007-08 school year. The Milken Family Foundation Awards program provides public recognition and financial rewards to education professionals who are furthering their excellence in education ... Read More
Ryan Powanda ('09)
Integrated Science and Technology major
It hasn't taken Ryan Powanda long to make the JMU community aware of the urgency he sees in protecting the environment. In his first two years, he founded the JMU Clean Energy Coalition, became a member of the EARTH Club and joined the Society of Automotive Engineers ... Read More
Be the Change! sectors ...
in Education
Donna Amenta
Chemistry professor
Shawn Arnold ('76, '81M)
Career counselor, advocate for people with disabilities
Phil Bigler ('74, '76M)
James Madison Center Director, 1998 National Teacher of the Year
Norlyn Bodkin
Founding director, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Casey Boutwell ('08)
Founding co-editor JMU Research Journal
Julian A. Burruss
JMU's first president
Michael Cappeto ('70), ('71M)
Education assessment professional
Ronald E. Carrier
JMU's fourth president
Tom Dingledine
Scholarship Donor and Madison Friend
Sue Dickson ('52)
International Educator
Vickie Dodson ('90)
Teacher with a heart
Samuel Page Duke
JMU's second president
Curt Dvonch ('08)
Integrated Science and Technology major
Katy Elmore ('01M)
Learning disabilities math teacher
Karen Evans
Honors Program instructor
Richard Evans
Undergraduate Coordinator, JMU Department of Exceptional Education
Judith Flohr
Kinesiology professor
Marlon Foster ('82, '95M)
Musician and teacher
Joanne Gabbin
English Professor, Furious Flower Poetry Center Founder
Chris Gatesman ('94M)
Leader and role model
Oris Griffin
Professor, College of Education
Debbie Grimm ('74)
Youth educator
Shannon Kennan ('97M)
Assistant director of university information
Susan E. Kruck ('94, '95M)
Associate professor, Computer Information Systems
Laurence Lewis ('08)
Founding co-editor JMU Research Journal
Gina MacDonald
Chemistry professor
Amy Macaleer ('01)
2007-08 Milken Educator Award winner"
James Madison
Fourth U.S. President
G. Tyler Miller
JMU's third president
Mary Ellen Garber Otto ('58)
Reading advocate and community leader
Erin Peacock ('07)
Teach for America corps member
Michael Peretich ('06)
Chemistry and Mathematics major
Laurie Tusing Phillips ('85)
Special education teacher
Ryan Powanda ('09)
Integrated Science and Technology major
Jim and Julie Riley ('99P, '05P)
Established Riley Family Centennial Scholarship
Linwood H. Rose
JMU's 21st Century president
Leah Rosenwasser
Project Coordinator, Reading Road Show
Julie Schneider ('99)
Elementary school teacher and arctic explorer
Christian Schwantes ('10)
Changing the conversation about chemistry
Mary Slade
Professor, College of Education
Diane Strawbridge ('80, '02M)
Director of student retention for the Centennial Scholars Program
Laura Taalman
Math professor
Kimberly Taylor ('79)
Guidance counselor
Jeff Tickle ('90)
Teacher, business executive, community leader
Grace Wyngaard
Biology professor and Madison Scholar
Dr. Patricia I. Wright ('75)
Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction
