Distinguished Teacher Award
College of Education Faculty Recipients
- Dr. Amanda Sawyer - 2024
- Dr. Katya Koubek - 2023
- Dr. Emma Thacker - 2022
- Dr. Kara Kavanagh - 2021
- Dr. Chelsey Bollinger - 2020
- Dr. Noorie Brantmeier - 2019
- Dr. Michele Estes - 2018
- Dr. Mary Beth Cancienne - 2017
- Dr. Keri Bethune - 2016
- Dr. John Almarode - 2015
- Dr. Ruth Bosch - 2014
- Dr. Jennifer Pease - 2013
- Dr. Karen Kellison - 2012
Distinguished Service Award
College of Education Faculty Recipients
- Dr. Monica Smith-Woofter - 2024
- Dr. Stephanie Wasta - 2023
- Dr. Aaron Bodle - 2022
- Dr. Smita Mathur - 2021
- Dr. Melanie Shoffner - 2020
- Dr. Katya Koubek - 2019
- Dr. Joy Myers - 2018
- Dr. Oris Griffin - 2017
- Dr. Michelle Cude - 2016
- Dr. Stephanie Wasta - 2015
- Dr. Eric Carbaugh - 2014
- Dr. John Kidd - 2013
- Dr. Michele Estes - 2012
Madison Scholar Award
College of Education Faculty Recipients
- Dr. Zareen Aga - 2024
- Dr. Sarah Lupo - 2023
- Dr. John Almarode - 2022
- Dr. Kristina Doubet - 2021
- Dr. Amanda Saywer - 2020
- Dr. Ashley Taylor-Jaffee - 2019
- Dr. Aaron Bodle - 2018
- Dr. Eric Carbaugh - 2017
- Dr. David Slykhuis - 2016
- Dr. Dorothy Sluss - 2015
- Dr. Kristina Doubet - 2014
- Dr. Barbara Stern - 2013
- Dr. Diane Wilcox - 2012
Essie Glass Award
Annual award recognizing COE faculty accomplishments; established in memory of Essie K. Glass.
- Dr. Zareen Aga - 2023
- Dr. Sara Snyder - 2022
- Dr. Maryam Sharifian - 2021
- Dr Sarah Lupo - 2020
- Dr. Emma Thacker - 2019
- Dr. Katie Dredger - 2018
- Dr. Ashley Taylor Jaffee 2017
- Dr. Noorie Brantmeier - 2016
- Dr. ShinJi Kang - 2015
- Dr. Keri Bethune - 2014
- Dr. Michele Estes -2013
- Dr. Deborah Carrington - 2012
COE Diversity Award
- Chris Hass - 2024
- Monica Smith-Woofter – Spring 2023
- Maryam Sharifan – Fall 2022
- Zareen Aga – Spring 2022
- Mark Lewis – Fall 2021
- Oris Griffin – Spring 2021
- No award – Fall 2020 - COVID
- No award – Spring 2020 - COVID
- Kara Kavanagh – Fall 2019
Outstanding Instructor Award
- Alicia Berry – 2023
- Lori Hostetler – 2022
- Randy Snow - 2020
Dr. Phil Wishon Staff Recognition Award
Annual award recognizing two COE staff members for service to the college.
- Sheila Ward - 2023
- Karen Shifflett - 2023
- Benita James - 2022
- Sandy Kinsey - 2022
- Racheal Estep - 2021
- Sandra Gilchrist - 2021
- Ingrid Garcia de Lazo - 2020
- Melissa Rebich - 2020
- Linda Stover - 2019
- Joyce Conley - 2019
Distinguished Career Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Inaugurated in spring 2019, the award is in recognition of an individual who has made distinguished career contributions to inclusion, diversity, and multicultural access in Academic Affairs.
- Dr. Joi Merritt, 2023
- Dr. Ruthie Bosch, 2022
- Dr. Oris Griffin, 2021
- Dr. Cheryl Beverly, 2020
Provost Award for Excellence
The Provost Awards for Excellence are presented each year to faculty and staff who have made extraordinary contributions to the university in a variety of areas.
- Jim Bywater: Excellence in Scholarship and Research - 2024
- Benita James: Administrative Excellence, 2023
- Sandy Kinsey: Administrative Excellence, 2023
- Joi Merritt: Distinguished Career for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, 2023
- Tiara Brown: Excellence in Faculty Departmental Advising, 2023
- Sarah Lupo: Excellence in Research and Scholarship, 2023
- Ruthie Bosch: Distinguished Career for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, 2022
- Joy Myers: Excellence in Honors Teaching and Service, 2022
- College of Education Diversity Council Members: Excellence in Inclusivity, 2022
- David Lane: Excellence in Part-Time Teaching, 2022
- Maryam Sharifian: Excellence in Part-Time Teaching, 2022
- Melissa Rebich: Administrative Excellence, 2021
- Sandra Gilchrist: Administrative Excellence, 2021
- MAT Middle School Education: Assessment, 2021
- Sharon Blatz: Faculty First Year, 2021
- Stephanie Wasta: Graduate Advising, 2021
- Dara Hall: Outreach and Engagement, 2021
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