Circle of Excellence Awards
Since 1999, the School of Education and the Alumni Association have recognized the achievements of local educators with the Circle of Excellence Awards. The honor recognizes graduates of School of Education programs and others based on their success as a teacher or administrator and the many contribuitons they have made to students, schools and the community.
The 2012 Circle of Excellence Award honored:
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM
Margaret Clark, Outstanding Alumna
Award presented by Chiara Bacigalupa, Associate Professor
Literacy, Elementary, and Early Education Department
CANDEL ED.D PROGRAM
Jennie Snyder, Outstanding Alumna
Award presented by Paul Porter, CANDEL Co-Director and Professor
Educational Leadership & Special Education Department
MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL PROGRAM:
CORE PROGRAM COLLABORATION SITE
Taylor Mountain Elementary School
Elizabeth Sesma-Olinyk (principal), Jeanette Rohner, Linda Jensen, Joan Boyce, Dixie Kemper, Marci Murphy, Margaret Close, Dorothy Schroeder, Julie McMurtrie, Tony Pennacchio, and Kelly Evans
Award presented by Paula Lane, Associate Professor and Chair
Literacy Studies, Elementary, & Early Education Department
SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL PROGRAM
Mary Lawson, Outstanding Alumna
Award presented by Karen Grady, Professor and Chair
Curriculum Studies & Secondary Education Department
SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL “FRIEND OF THE PROGRAM” AWARD
Mary Gail Stablein, Principal, Elsie Allen High School, Santa Rosa
Award presented by Susan Victor, Lecturer
Curriculum Studies & Secondary Education Department
SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL PROGRAM RESIDENT TEACHER AWARD
Kenilworth Junior High English Department:
Nancy Blake, Laura Bradley, Carol Chavez, Deirdre Farrell, Sarah Obbagy, Casey Stuelpe, Jamie Woldemar
Award presented by Susan Victor, Lecturer
Curriculum Studies & Secondary Education Department