ELEVEN TEACHERS HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE DURING ECU’S STOKES LECTURE

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Eleven teachers were recently honored during East Central University’s Marvin Stokes Endowed Lecture, hosted by East Central University’s College of Education and Psychology. Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year for 2012, Elaine Hutchison, delivered the lecture. The area teachers, noted for teaching excellence, were: Donna Nickell, Vanoss High School (left to right, front row); Marcy Jack, Ada Early Childhood Center; Sabre Dixon, Shawnee Middle School; Hutchison, of Fairview Public Schools and 2012 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year; Genise Fridrich, Prague Early Childhood Center; and Katrina Lewis, Allen Public Schools. On the back row (left to right) are: Brenda Walling, Dean of the ECU College of Education and Psychology; Nancy McAfee, Stratford Public Schools; Sandy Hetherington, Davis Middle School; Brenda Roberts, Homer Elementary/Byng; Chad Chronister, Pauls Valley High School; and Dr. Duane Anderson, ECU Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Not pictured are Michelle Ellison, Latta Public Schools and Breanna Sanford, Ethel Reed Elementary School in Holdenville.

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Alum Addison Cooper Honored for Adoption Blog

Published: 2013-03-05
Social Work Alumnus Addison Cooper (04)

Social Work alumnus, Addison Cooper (04), was honored by the National Association of Social Workers for his “Adoption in the Movies” blog by receiving a nomination in the Best Single Topic Blog category in the association’s annual media awards. In his blog, Cooper highlights adoption topics in films to encourage dialogue and connect individuals and families through their adoption experiences. Voting is available through March 15 on the NASW website - visit the full story on NCN News.

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ELEVEN TEACHERS HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE DURING ECU’S STOKES LECTURE

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

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East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Eleven teachers were recently honored during East Central University’s Marvin Stokes Endowed Lecture, hosted by East Central University’s College of Education and Psychology. Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year for 2012, Elaine Hutchison, delivered the lecture. The area teachers, noted for teaching excellence, were: Donna Nickell, Vanoss High School (left to right, front row); Marcy Jack, Ada Early Childhood Center; Sabre Dixon, Shawnee Middle School; Hutchison, of Fairview Public Schools and 2012 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year; Genise Fridrich, Prague Early Childhood Center; and Katrina Lewis, Allen Public Schools. On the back row (left to right) are: Brenda Walling, Dean of the ECU College of Education and Psychology; Nancy McAfee, Stratford Public Schools; Sandy Hetherington, Davis Middle School; Brenda Roberts, Homer Elementary/Byng; Chad Chronister, Pauls Valley High School; and Dr. Duane Anderson, ECU Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Not pictured are Michelle Ellison, Latta Public Schools and Breanna Sanford, Ethel Reed Elementary School in Holdenville.

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ELEVEN TEACHERS HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE DURING ECU’S STOKES LECTURE

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

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East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Eleven teachers were recently honored during East Central University’s Marvin Stokes Endowed Lecture, hosted by East Central University’s College of Education and Psychology. Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year for 2012, Elaine Hutchison, delivered the lecture. The area teachers, noted for teaching excellence, were: Donna Nickell, Vanoss High School (left to right, front row); Marcy Jack, Ada Early Childhood Center; Sabre Dixon, Shawnee Middle School; Hutchison, of Fairview Public Schools and 2012 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year; Genise Fridrich, Prague Early Childhood Center; and Katrina Lewis, Allen Public Schools. On the back row (left to right) are: Brenda Walling, Dean of the ECU College of Education and Psychology; Nancy McAfee, Stratford Public Schools; Sandy Hetherington, Davis Middle School; Brenda Roberts, Homer Elementary/Byng; Chad Chronister, Pauls Valley High School; and Dr. Duane Anderson, ECU Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Not pictured are Michelle Ellison, Latta Public Schools and Breanna Sanford, Ethel Reed Elementary School in Holdenville.

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ELEVEN TEACHERS HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE DURING ECU’S STOKES LECTURE

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

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East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Eleven teachers were recently honored during East Central University’s Marvin Stokes Endowed Lecture, hosted by East Central University’s College of Education and Psychology. Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year for 2012, Elaine Hutchison, delivered the lecture. The area teachers, noted for teaching excellence, were: Donna Nickell, Vanoss High School (left to right, front row); Marcy Jack, Ada Early Childhood Center; Sabre Dixon, Shawnee Middle School; Hutchison, of Fairview Public Schools and 2012 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year; Genise Fridrich, Prague Early Childhood Center; and Katrina Lewis, Allen Public Schools. On the back row (left to right) are: Brenda Walling, Dean of the ECU College of Education and Psychology; Nancy McAfee, Stratford Public Schools; Sandy Hetherington, Davis Middle School; Brenda Roberts, Homer Elementary/Byng; Chad Chronister, Pauls Valley High School; and Dr. Duane Anderson, ECU Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Not pictured are Michelle Ellison, Latta Public Schools and Breanna Sanford, Ethel Reed Elementary School in Holdenville.

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Edinboro University seeks nominations for 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards - Recipients honored during annual MLK Luncheon

11/16/2012

Know of someone whose contributions to society reflect the spirit, philosophy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? If so, you might want to nominate such a man or woman to become a recipient of Edinboro University’s 17th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards.

Edinboro University is now accepting nominations for the MLK awards, which will be presented during the University’s annual awards luncheon on Friday, February 8, 2013. Several dozen prominent citizens from northwestern Pennsylvania have been honored by the University since the awards luncheon began in 1997.

Nominations must contain a narrative description of the candidate’s achievements and contributions to society with specific examples listed. Achievements and contributions also must be reflective of Dr. King’s philosophy and teachings, in particular in the area of social justice, social activism or peace initiatives.

Nominations should also include the candidate’s career profile or resumé, and all contact information for both the nominee and the nominator.

All nominations should be submitted to Edinboro University Vice President for Student Affairs Kahan Sablo, c/o Ms. Cyndi Waldinger, 218 Frank G. Pogue Student Center, 405 Scotland Road, Edinboro, PA 16444. Completed nominations can be e-mailed to cwaldinger@edinboro.edu.

To be eligible for consideration, all nominations must be received by the close of business on Friday, December 7, 2012.

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ELEVEN TEACHERS HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE DURING ECU’S STOKES LECTURE

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

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East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Eleven teachers were recently honored during East Central University’s Marvin Stokes Endowed Lecture, hosted by East Central University’s College of Education and Psychology. Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year for 2012, Elaine Hutchison, delivered the lecture. The area teachers, noted for teaching excellence, were: Donna Nickell, Vanoss High School (left to right, front row); Marcy Jack, Ada Early Childhood Center; Sabre Dixon, Shawnee Middle School; Hutchison, of Fairview Public Schools and 2012 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year; Genise Fridrich, Prague Early Childhood Center; and Katrina Lewis, Allen Public Schools. On the back row (left to right) are: Brenda Walling, Dean of the ECU College of Education and Psychology; Nancy McAfee, Stratford Public Schools; Sandy Hetherington, Davis Middle School; Brenda Roberts, Homer Elementary/Byng; Chad Chronister, Pauls Valley High School; and Dr. Duane Anderson, ECU Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Not pictured are Michelle Ellison, Latta Public Schools and Breanna Sanford, Ethel Reed Elementary School in Holdenville.

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ELEVEN TEACHERS HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE DURING ECU’S STOKES LECTURE

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Eleven teachers were recently honored during East Central University’s Marvin Stokes Endowed Lecture, hosted by East Central University’s College of Education and Psychology. Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year for 2012, Elaine Hutchison, delivered the lecture. The area teachers, noted for teaching excellence, were: Donna Nickell, Vanoss High School (left to right, front row); Marcy Jack, Ada Early Childhood Center; Sabre Dixon, Shawnee Middle School; Hutchison, of Fairview Public Schools and 2012 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year; Genise Fridrich, Prague Early Childhood Center; and Katrina Lewis, Allen Public Schools. On the back row (left to right) are: Brenda Walling, Dean of the ECU College of Education and Psychology; Nancy McAfee, Stratford Public Schools; Sandy Hetherington, Davis Middle School; Brenda Roberts, Homer Elementary/Byng; Chad Chronister, Pauls Valley High School; and Dr. Duane Anderson, ECU Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Not pictured are Michelle Ellison, Latta Public Schools and Breanna Sanford, Ethel Reed Elementary School in Holdenville.

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Strada Honored by Alpha Phi Omega

John Strada, a senior lecturer in Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of Communications, received the Phyllis C. Tenney National Excellence in Advising Award from Alpha Phi Omega.

The competitive award is given to a chapter adviser once every two years to recognize exemplary service over a substantial period of time.

Criteria for the award include: long-term service of at least five years; significant participation in diverse chapter activities; work with other advisers in areas such as recruiting, training and Advisory Committee work; superior communications with chapter officers and actives; contributions in building chapter reputation on campus and in the community; clear demonstration of awareness of appropriate role of an adviser; accessibility and approachability; maturity and contribution to the leadership development of members; and qualities of care and concern.

The award is named after Phyllis Churchill Tenney, known as “Mrs. T,” who has been a chapter adviser since 1969 for the Phi Epsilon Chapter, Maine Maritime Academy.

Strada joined Alpha Phi Omega in 1993 as an undergraduate in the Delta chapter at Auburn University. He has served as an adviser to the Alpha Zeta Chapter at the University of Kentucky since 2000, to the Alpha Zeta Kappa Chapter at EKU since 2006 and to the Pi Omega Chapter at Kentucky State University since 2012. He currently serves as the Region 5 director for Alpha Phi Omega, overseeing alumni staff and chapter operations in Ohio, West Virginia, eastern and central Kentucky and western Pennsylvania, and he serves as a member of the Alpha Phi Omega National Board of Directors.

Working full time at EKU since 2006, Strada teaches courses in honors rhetoric/communication, small group communication, business and professional communication, and public speaking. He is also a member of the EKU Toastmasters club.

Alpha Phi Omega is a national co-ed service fraternity with more than 25,000 student members at 360 college campuses nationwide and more than 400,000 members since its founding at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. in 1925. Alpha Phi Omega’s mission is to prepare campus and community leaders through service, with a purpose to develop leadership, promote friendship and provide services to humanity.

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Doctoral student honored

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Monday Nov. 26, 2012
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Overland Park, Kan. — Leigh Anne Neal, a student in Baker University's Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program, has been named an American Association of School Administrators Educational Administration Scholarship winner.

Neal serves as associate superintendent for communications in the Shawnee Mission (Kan.) School District. The honor recognizes promising superintendents of the future.

As an outstanding graduate student, she will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to continue her studies. Each scholarship honors a former executive director of AASA. Her scholarship is given in honor of Paul B. Salmon, who served as executive director from 1971 to 1985.

The award will be presented to Neal at the National Conference on Education on Feb. 23, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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Baker University is committed to assuring student learning, and developing confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.

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