College of Education to recognize outstanding honorees
at Annual Awards Ceremony, May 9

COLLEGE PARK, MD (May 2008) – At its fifth Annual Awards Ceremony on May 9, the College of Education will pay tribute to eight outstanding faculty, staff, and students in recognition of their exceptional accomplishments, significant contributions, and years of committed service to the college. Dean Donna Wiseman and College Senate Chair Peter Leone will preside over the event, beginning 11 a.m. in 0220 Benjamin (lower level). A college-wide celebration luncheon will follow.

Nominations were submitted by the college community, with final selection of the award recipients conducted by the college’s Senate Awards Committee—chaired by Associate Professor Hanne Mawhinney, Department of Education Leadership, Higher Education and International Education. The 2008 honorees and award categories are:

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Hedwig Teglasi-Golubcow, Ph.D.
Professor, Counseling and Personnel Services

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
Christy Tirrell-Corbin, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer, Human Development

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
Tara M. Brown-L'Bahy, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction

EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COLLEGE
Jeanie Yerby
Coordinator, Education Policy Studies

EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COLLEGE
Caroline Ordiales Scott
Program Management Specialist, Counseling and Personnel Services

OUTSTANDING MASTER’S STUDENT
Justin Fincher
Counseling and Personnel Services

OUTSTANDING DOCTORAL STUDENT
Jennifer S. Stepanek
Special Education

DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP
James D. Greenberg, Ph.D.
Director, K-16 Partnership Development Center