VIRTUAL
Student
AWARDS 2021
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2021 VIRTUAL STUDENT AWARDS
Dear Friends, Welcome to our virtual awards ceremony. In order to continue to slow the transmission of the virus, we decided to hold our annual 2021 Awards Day celebration virtually. We are saddened not to celebrate in person, but we cannot forfeit the opportunity to recognize the contributions our students make each day as they Imagine, Innovate, and Inspire in the field of education. We are proud to recognize your outstanding work this past year. Under each section of this interactive program, you will find a recorded video presentation announcing department highlights and a formal announcement of each of our award winners. This program is also designed to print easily at home. Again, thank you for your patience and remote participation during this time. Despite these disruptions, we know the spirit of our 2021 graduates is strong. We wish all of our graduates and honored students the very best in the months ahead. Sincerely,
David Rock, Ed.D. Dean, UM School of Education rock@olemiss.edu Click HERE for Awards Day Bloopers
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Faculty & Staff
Dr. Stephanie L. Lusk
Dr. Karen V. Davidson Smith
Kelly N. Smith Marion
Outstanding Scholar
Outstanding Teacher
Exemplary Service
Recognizes one School of Education faculty member who has made an exceptional contribution to the scholarship in their field during the academic year.
Recognizes one full-time School of Education faculty member for outstanding teaching during the academic year.
Recognizes a School of Education faculty or staff member for exceptional service to the profession or to the local or university community.
Higher Education
Nyterica Edget
Blair Wortsmith
Savannah L. Kelly
Frank E. Moak Memorial Award
Thomas J. “Sparky” Reardon Outstanding Dedication & Service Award
Graduate Achievement Award in Higher Education
Honors one master’s student in the Higher Education program with high academic performance & professionalism.
Honors one student with outstanding dedication & service to the Higher Education program.
Honors one student with academic and research excellence in the Higher Education program.
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Leadership & Counselor Education
April Harriell
Lauren E. Barber
Rachel Zelmanski
Outstanding Master’s Degree Student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Oxford)
Outstanding Master’s Degree Student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Tupelo)
Outstanding Master’s Degree Student in School Counseling (Oxford)
Honors clinical mental health counseling students who have distinguished themselves academically, as well as through their service to others.
Honors clinical mental health counseling students who have distinguished themselves academically, as well as through their service to others.
Honors one school counseling student who demonstrates advocacy for all students, while addressing their academic, social, emotional, and career needs.
Joy Evanglina Stanford
Outstanding Master’s Degree Student in School Counseling (Tupelo) Honors one school counseling student who demonstrates advocacy for all students, while addressing their academic, social, emotional, and career needs.
Sheerah Neal Outstanding Doctoral Student in Counselor Education Research Honors one doctoral student who demonstrates exemplary initiative in the area of research and scholarly activity in counselor education.
Christine D. Lewis Pugh Outstanding Doctoral Student in Counselor Education Honors one doctoral student who demonstrates exemplary initiative in teaching, service, supervision, and more in counselor education.
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Leadership & Counselor Education
Chase D. Wallace Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Educational Leadership
Honors one educational leadership student who exemplifies the characteristics of a scholar practitioner with a record of transformational leadership.
Kimberly Price
The Andrew P. “Ike” Mullins Award for Educational Leadership Honors one student in educational leadership who exemplifies the characteristics, intelligence, and leadership one seeks in a dedicated public school administrator.
Stephanie Ammer The Forrest W. Murphy Award for Educational Leadership Honors one student in educational leadership who exemplifies the characteristics of a scholar practitioner.
Teacher Education
Catherine Harmon Achievement Award in Counselor Education
Honors one student who has demonstrated outstanding clinical skills as well as exceptional academic achievement in counselor education.
Allison Nicole Oliver
Kaylynn Buskirk
Graduate Achievement Award in Teacher Education Honors one student who demonstrates academic and research excellence in teacher education.
Robert W. Plants Outstanding Student Teaching Award (Elementary Education) Recognizes undergraduate students with a 92% or higher on TIAI and lesson plan delivered in student teaching.
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Teacher Education
Anissa Nicole Alvarez
Natalie Headrick
Robert W. Plants Outstanding Student Teaching Award (Special Education)
Ann Tucker Purcell Excellence in Elementary Education Award
Recognizes undergraduate students with a 92% or higher on TIAI and lesson plan delivered in student teaching.
Hannah Farnlacher The Jean M. Shaw Outstanding Elementary Mathematics Educator Award Honors one outstanding senior Elementary Education major with a concentration in math.
Honors one undergraduate student with outstanding academics and professionalism in her or his field placement.
Madison Delaney Hester Sylvia Mullins Tart Outstanding Educator Award in Special Education Honors one graduating undergraduate Special Education major who demonstrates excellence in academics and student teaching.
Jessie Norris Elaine Deas Mullins Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Educator Award Recognizes one undergraduate who excels in math methods courses.
Sean Nelson Raymond Murov Secondary Education Award Honors one full-time student in Secondary Education who excels in the classroom.
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Teacher Education
Lindsey Riker
Mikayla Jordan
Alyssa Hetterich
Social Studies Student Teaching Award
Outstanding Secondary Social Studies Educator Award
Nan and Cecil Oliphant English Education Award
Honors one undergraduate who has completed student teaching with outstanding performance.
Honors one undergraduate who demonstrates academic excellence in field activities.
Recognizes one student who excels in English methods courses.
Anna Kate Broussard
Kristi Childs
Jordan Maupin Sylvia Foran Curriculum Planning Award Recognizes one teacher candidate who submitted outstanding unit plans.
Sylvia Foran Curriculum Planning Award Recognizes one teacher candidate who submitted outstanding unit plans.
Outstanding Master of Education Degree Student (Special Education) Honors graduate students with excellence in and out of the classroom.
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Teacher Education
Mary Catherine Porter Outstanding Master of Education Degree Student (Elementary Education) Honors graduate students with excellence in and out of the classroom.
Allison Nicole Oliver Outstanding Doctoral Student in Special Education Honors one graduate student for academic, research, and service contributions to Teacher Education.
Ben Logan
Allison Bunn
Outstanding Master of Education Degree Student (Secondary Education)
Outstanding Master of Education Degree Student (Early Childhood Education)
Honors graduate students with excellence in and out of the classroom.
Honors graduate students with excellence in and out of the classroom.
Candies WinfunCook Outstanding Doctoral Student in Elementary Education Honors one graduate student for academic, research, and service contributions to Teacher Education.
Sara Hinkle Jordan Lisa Lee Mullins Award for Graduate Elementary Reading Teachers Student with academic excellence in literacy education, K-3.
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Teacher Education
Kristy Sanchez
Andrew P. Mullins, Jr. Mississippi Teacher Corps Award Honors students who exemplify the values and ideals of the Mississippi Teacher Corps.
Kelly Nolan Mississippi Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Outstanding Educator Award Recognizes one teacher with outstanding leadership, professionalism, and service.
Virginia James
Chloe Lang
Robert W. Plants Outstanding Student Teaching Award (Secondary Education)
Mississippi Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Outstanding Intern Award
Recognizes undergraduate students with a 92% or higher on TIAI and lesson plan delivered in student teaching.
Recognizes one student teacher with outstanding leadership, professionalism, and service.
Allysa Blomberg Fletcher F. Veazey Science Education Award Honors an outstanding student who is studying for careers in science education
Michelle White Nowell Mississippi Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Outstanding Administrator Award Recognizes one administrator with outstanding leadership, professionalism, and service.
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Vision Awards
Zoe Mallios
Olivia Mills
Griffin Family IMPACT in Education Award
Griffin Family IMPACT in Education Award
Recognizes students making a significant and positive difference in the lives of students.
Recognizes students making a significant and positive difference in the lives of students.
Lillian Swilley
Nicole Funk
Griffin Family IMPACT in Education Award
Griffin Family IMPACT in Education Award
Recognizes students making a significant and positive difference in the lives of students.
Recognizes students making a significant and positive difference in the lives of students.
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Vision Awards
Hilda Nieblas Valenzuela Dr. Andrew and Chandler Laws INNOVATION Award Recognizes a student showing passion and innovation in the field of education.
Kristy Sanchez Sale Trice Lilly, Sr. Education INSPIRE Teacher Award Recognizes a student demonstrating a commitment to serving children in schools whose population is at least 50% underrepresented students.
James Ray Howington, Jr. Sale Trice Lilly, Sr. Education INSPIRE Principal/ Administrator Award Recognizes a student demonstrating a commitment to serving children in schools whose population is at least 50% underrepresented students.
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Taylor Medalists
Recognizes the top 1% of the undergraduate student body for academic excellence at the University of Mississippi. This is the university’s top academic honor awarded to students who are nominated by faculty for their distinguished academic achievements.
Olivia Bridges
Jade Dedman
Hannah Farnlacher
Abby Johnston
Sophia Grace Stanley
Laura Beth Williams
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Who’s Who Awards
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges is a respected honors program for U.S. college students. Students who excel academically and demonstrate leadership and community service on and off campus are recognized for this exclusive honor.
Kam’ron Bracey
Kennedy Frain
Devika Ganapathy
Angel Hughes
Catherine Klocke
Mikayla Jordan
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