{"id":1113,"date":"2024-04-18T17:20:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T22:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/?p=1113"},"modified":"2025-03-25T08:52:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T13:52:36","slug":"awards-day-celebrates-excellence-at-the-ws-school-of-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/support\/awards-day-celebrates-excellence-at-the-ws-school-of-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards Day Celebrates Excellence at The W\u2019s School of Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Columbus, Mississippi – The School of Education at The W (Mississippi University for Women) celebrated excellence and achievement at its Awards Day event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Awards Day is an opportunity to honor the exceptional accomplishments of our School of Education community, showcasing our commitment to fostering excellence, leadership, and lifelong learning in education<\/em>,” said Dr. Marty Hatton, Dean of the School of Education.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceremony, held on April 17th, celebrated the outstanding contributions of students throughout their undergraduate education experiences. Significantly, The W\u2019s education programs distinguish themselves through their Residency courses, providing students with unparalleled classroom experience compared to other programs in the state. These courses are integrated alongside academic classes, facilitating a cohesive block schedule that empowers students to apply newly acquired pedagogical skills in practical, hands-on learning environments in area classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCongratulations to all of our students for their outstanding achievements. The W is known for turning out top-notch educators in our region who are ready to serve our communities. We are proud of each of you for your dedication to being the best teacher possible<\/em>,\u201d said Dr. Bob Fuller, Chair of the School of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards were given to the most outstanding students in early childhood, the four elementary education blocks, and the elementary and secondary internships. Nominations are based on an exceptional all-around student model. Faculty members and residency mentor teachers submitted nominations and narratives for candidates within their respective semester academic blocks. Student nominations were based on: personal characteristi<\/em>cs<\/strong> (energy level, enthusiasm, cooperation, scholarship, character, initiative, overall general attitude), professional characteristics<\/em><\/strong> (professional attitude & poise, enthusiasm for teaching, self-confidence, evidence of growth & improvement), skills in methodology<\/em> <\/strong>(classroom management, methods & techniques, lesson planning, knowledge of subject matter, skills in student evaluation, discipline toward students). All currently teaching faculty voted for the overall outstanding students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immediately following the awards program, students could visit and interview with regional schools for career and job placements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The W consistently produces highly skilled teacher candidates who excel in their profession, setting a standard of excellence that surpasses other programs. We are thankful for our students, faculty, and staff who set the bar high to create leaders in the field of education<\/em>,” said Hatton.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The exceptional students in their program for Spring 2024:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Childhood Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alesia Shambry \u2013 Outstanding Overall Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Franks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Block 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clara Baggett – Outstanding Overall Student  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mallory Dabbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sierra Poire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Block 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kayla Branham<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audrey Foreman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Goss – Outstanding Overall Student  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reagan Greenhaw<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison Lee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laila Luckett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diamond Rayford<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allison Sprouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melanie Vice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Block 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haylie Crimm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison Evans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Macie Manasco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harrison Powell – Outstanding Overall Student  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cally Thompson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaitlyn Bass<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carol Ferrell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miranda Flippo – Outstanding Overall Student  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natalie Frazier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harley Holsonback<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aliyah Howell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laura McBrayer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abigail O’Rand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondary Internship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autumn Bigham – Outstanding Overall Student  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivia Eubanks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The exceptional students in their program for Fall 2023:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Childhood  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jayde Richardson \u2013 Outstanding Overall Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Block 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audrey Foreman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emily Goss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reagan Greenhaw<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sydney Linton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laila Luckett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chloe Minich<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diamond Rayford<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allison Sprouse – Outstanding Overall Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Block 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morgan Aldridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haylie Crimm – Outstanding Overall Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison Baucom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison Evans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Macie Manasco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrea Potterf<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harrison Powell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Block 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aliyah Howell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Macey Crawford – Outstanding Overall Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abbie Graves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katlyn Bowles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ka’Tanja Hall – Outstanding Overall Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sidney Linton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meaghan Vines<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shakia Butler – Outstanding Overall Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For media inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna Wood or Penny Mansell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Center for Education Support Mississippi University for Women<\/p>\n\n\n\n

662-241-6386<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ces@muw.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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