Speakers and Honorary Marshals L

Allen Trent, Honorary Marshal

12:15 p.m. Ceremony

Allen Trent is a professor of elementary education in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Wyoming. Trent is in his 23rd year as a member of the UW faculty. In addition to professor, he has served as Educational Studies Department chair and associate dean of the College of Education. Prior to joining UW, Trent was an elementary teacher in public elementary arts magnet schools in Ohio. He earned his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Trent’s teaching and research focus on the integration of the arts across the elementary curriculum, and later this year he will publish a book, Art Integration for Elementary Teachers, with long time College of Education colleague, friend, and co-author Pete Moran, Ph.D.

Amanda Tracy, Student Speaker

12:15 p.m. Ceremony

Amanda Tracy is a second-year masters student in the school counseling program of the College of Education. She interned with the school counseling department at Laramie High School, and has developed a deep love and respect for the education field. Tracy had the opportunity to contribute to several research projects related to teacher mental health and supports in Wyoming, as well as serve on the Wyoming Counseling Association board, helping advocate for important legislative issues like the Counseling Compact that was recently signed. She will be continuing her education at the University of Wyoming to pursue her Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision, and hopes to continue to combine her passion for mental health and education through research and advocacy. Tracy was raised in Powell, Wyoming, and hopes to stay in Wyoming for the foreseeable future.

Ken Gerow, Honorary Marshal

3:30 p.m. Ceremony

For nearly 30 years, Ken Gerow has been an anchor for the University of Wyoming, demonstrating a deep commitment to the institution while excelling as a scholar, teacher, and researcher. He received his Ph.D. in biometry—with a minor in history and philosophy of science and technology—from Cornell University. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in statistics from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. Gerow, who joined UW’s faculty in 1993 with a joint appointment in statistics and zoology, has achieved distinction among statisticians and professionals in the fields of fisheries, wildlife, and ecology. He has published more than 75 articles in peer-reviewed journals, a well-cited book, and numerous book chapters. In 2022, he received UW’s highest faculty award, the 2022 George Duke Humphrey Distinguished Faculty Award, which recognizes teaching effectiveness, distinction in scholarly work, and distinguished service to the university and state.

During his career, Gerow has introduced statistical concepts and tools to over 800 graduate students from a wide variety of disciplines. As a testament to his skill in the classroom, Gerow received UW’s John P.