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2024-25

Patton College of Education Student Awards

Eileen & Ralph Ackerman Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Eileen & Ralph Ackerman Scholarship

Joseph Ober | Brooke Holt | Aubrey Dearwester | Brandon Witmer | Kate Krawiec  

Harry and Sarah Marie Pabst Adams and Alumni Merit Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Harry and Sarah Marie Pabst Adams Scholarship and College of Education Alumni Merit Scholarship

Jenna Stich | Reagan Petersen 

The Sandra Asik Memorial Scholarship Winners 2024-25

The Sandra Asik Memorial Scholarship

Rachel Hefner | Ellie Winter 

The Marie T. Ausenheimer Education Scholarship Winners 2024-25

The Marie T. Ausenheimer Education Scholarship

Trevor Kleinman | Ray Asik (Donor) | Makhia Tyler 

Robert & Eloise Beverage Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Robert & Eloise Beverage Scholarship

Evelyn Lewis 

The Helen J. Castle and Alice A. Crow Scholarship Winners 2024-25

The Helen J. Castle Scholarship and Alice A. Crow Scholarship

Rylee Mcnichols | Steve Komar Jr. 

Lester D. Crow Scholarship Fund and Educational Award Winners 2024-25

Lester D. Crow Scholarship Fund and Lester D. Crow Educational Award

Katarina Weingart | Andie Miller | Caroline Whitt 

L. Dale and Mildred K. Davison Fund, Clara Deland Award and C. Daniel and Diane S. DeLawder Endowment Winners 2024-25

L. Dale and Mildred K. Davison Educational Fund, Clara Deland Award Fund and C. Daniel and Diane S. DeLawder Endowment

Evelyn Lewis | Bella Davis | Dallas Cornett | Emma Cubbison 

Enlow-Wilhelm Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Enlow-Wilhelm Scholarship

Elaine Palmer | Erin DiFrancesco 

Charles L. and Marlain R. Evans Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Charles L. and Marlain R. Evans Scholarship

Katarina Weingart | Alexia Martir 

Margaret J. Felsinger Memorial Scholarship Winner 2024-25

Margaret J. Felsinger Memorial Scholarship Winner 2024-25

Sara Alasmari with Courtney Koestler (Teacher Education Faculty)

Pasquale and Jacque Gentile Endowed Scholarship Winner 2024-25

Pasquale and Jacque Gentile Endowed Scholarship Winner 2024-25

Allison Foltz

Mary T. Gooding Endowed Scholarship and The Donald A. Green Memorial Award Winners 2024-25

Mary T. Gooding Endowed Scholarship and The Donald A. Green Memorial Award

Ayden St. Clair | ChanHoon Park

Arlene F. Greenfield Endowed Scholarship Winner 2024-25

Arlene F. Greenfield Endowed Scholarship

Emma Caudill 

Hartung and Hawley Scholarships Winners 2024-25

Robert C and Anna Belle Houck Hartung and Orlan G. and Florence Scholarship and Elizabeth M. Hawley and Jack M Hawley Scholarship Fund

Brenna Ferguson | Brady Yonker 

Imlay Memorial and Kittle King Merit Scholarships Winners 2024-25

The Arland Boyd Imlay and Margaret Bauman Imlay Memorial Scholarship and Ann Kittle King Merit Scholarship in Elementary Education

Trinna Davis | Jada May

Charlotte E. LaTourette Outdoor Recreation and Marjorie and Paul Malcom Endowed Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Charlotte E. LaTourette Outdoor Recreation Scholarship and Marjorie and Paul Malcom Endowed Scholarship

Ella Musser | Aubrey Dearwester  

Mark and Patricia McClintick Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Mark and Patricia McClintick Scholarship

Sloan Fullen | Calynn Baker 

Grace Rogers McCoy and Frances P. McNiece Endowed Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Grace Rogers McCoy Scholarship and The Frances P. McNiece Endowed Scholarship

Ashley M. Owsiany |  Kaylee Blom

Gary Million Memorial Scholarship Winner 2024-25

Gary Million Memorial Scholarship Winner 2024-25

Chloe Pax 

Mabel Olsen Bell Memorial Award Winner 2024-25

Mabel Olsen Bell Memorial Award Winner 2024-25

Michelle Andrews

The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education General Scholarship Winners 2024-25

The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education General Scholarship Endowment

Gabriella Passerrello | Hailey Shields | Bella Davis 

Poitinger Family Endowed Scholarship and James E. Rodgers Memorial Award Winners 2024-25

Poitinger Family Endowed Scholarship and James E. Rodgers Memorial Award

Amy Giannamore | Ambria Herring

Mary-Lyell Rogers Memorial and Ada Margaret Wilson Saviers Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Mary-Lyell Rogers Memorial Scholarship and Ada Margaret Wilson Saviers Scholarship

Ava Bertke | Elena Carrick 

Beulah Sellers-Davis Scholarship Winner 2024-25

Beulah Sellers-Davis Scholarship

Ava Bertke

Tom and Sandy Shoemaker Hospitality and Shirley Slater Scholarship Winners 2024-25

The Tom and Sandy Shoemaker Hospitality Scholarship and Shirley Slater Scholarship in Home Economics

Elaine Palmer | Morgan Berger

Jeanne Chapin Sloan and Hester South Memorial Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Jeanne Chapin Sloan Scholarship and Hester South Memorial Scholarship

Ella Alexander | Sydney Gaitten

Sharon L. Spencer Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Sharon L. Spencer Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Emma Himmel | Keaton Smith | Ava Lang | Allison Weller | Molly Fleming 

Stephenson Memorial and Strickmaker Scholarship for Special Education Winners 2024-25

Elizabeth James Ebersbach Stephenson Memorial Scholarship and Ron and Calista Strickmaker Scholarship for Special Education

Emma Cooper | Riley Johnson | Kate Krawiec

Abelina Suarez Memorial Education and Thompson Graduate Stipend Endowment Winners 2024-25

Abelina Suarez Memorial Education Scholarship and Dr. James H. and Suzanne E. Thompson Graduate Stipend Endowment

Hollie Brown | Nayomi Field

Joseph P. Trepp Memorial and Turner-Basilone Family Endowed Scholarship Winner 2024-25

Joseph P. Trepp Memorial Fund and Turner-Basilone Family Endowed Scholarship

Lauren Johnson

Dr. Kay Kennard Walla Endowed and John F. and Rita L. Wilson Scholarship Winners 2024-25

Dr. Kay Kennard Walla Endowed Scholarship and John F. and Rita L. Wilson Scholarship in Mathematics Education

Kyra Fazio | Ameila Schmiedebusch  

Harry Woodruff and Helen (Cole) Woodruff Scholarship Winner 2024-25

Harry Woodruff and Helen (Cole) Woodruff Scholarship

Ashley Frantz 

2024-25 Patton College of Education Scholarships and Honors

Winner(s)Description
Ryan Armstrong
Aubry Dearwester
Isabelle Davis
Dylan Hochradel
Brooke Holt
Kate Krawiec
Mara Meadows
Joseph Ober
Kylie Roberto
Charles Slates 
Jaylin Stevens
Zachary Tokie
Brandon Witmer
 
Eileen & Ralph Ackerman Scholarship
The Eileen & Ralph Ackerman Scholarship was established to benefit students in the area of Education.
Jenna StichHarry and Sarah Marie Pabst Adams Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the benefit of students in Patton College of Education who demonstrate academic merit.
Abigail Hanning
Reagan Peterson
Isabella Phillips
Katherine Sorrell
College of Education Alumni Merit Scholarship
The Patton College of Education Alumni Merit Scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate academic merit.
Blake Guffey
Lauren Johnson
Richard Wells Antle Memorial Fund
This scholarship was established for a junior or senior Recreation major. Recipients should possess the following characteristics: achievement, character, leadership, and merit.
Rachel Hefner
Makenna Leonard
Isabella Phillips
Ellie Winter
The Sandra Asik Memorial Scholarship
The Sandra Asik Memorial Scholarship was established by LTC Raymond J. Asik, USAF (Ret.) (B.S. Ed. ’63), in memory of his wife, Sandra Asik (B.S. Ed. ’65). “Sandy” taught in Lorain City Schools for thirty years at the kindergarten and first-grade levels. She believed that the future belongs to those people who believe in the beauty of their dreams. In memory of Sandra Asik, this scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior Early Childhood major.
Trevor Kleinman
Rachel Ruth
Makhia Tyler
The Marie T. Ausenheimer Education Scholarship
The Marie T. Ausenheimer (B.S. Ed. ’35) Education Scholarship is provided to students within The Patton College of Education who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Lauren LanceThe Imre and Carolyn Balogh Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist undergraduate students majoring in Early Childhood Elementary Education with academic achievement from Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, or Portage counties in Ohio.
Evelyn LewisRobert & Eloise Beverage Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Robert (ELST ’50) & Eloise Beverage who became founding members of the first Ohio Chapter of The ARC and also helped organize Special Education classes for local schools. This scholarship is meant to support a Moderate to Intensive Special Education student who demonstrates an outstanding stability to persevere in such a career.
Adam PorterfieldMae Belle Chapman Boros Family Scholarship
The Mae Bell Chapman Boros (B.S. Ed. ‘40) Family Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to a junior or senior in The Patton College of Education holding a minimum grade point average of 3.4.
Lybertee Teegarden
Mariah Torres
Boyd & Martin Family Endowed Scholarship 
The Boyd and Martin Family Endowed Scholarship was established to assist students in Science education majors in the Department of Teacher Education. Students must have financial need and academic merit with preference granted to first generation college students.
Makayla BorgheseKay J. Briner & Paul A. Briner Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the benefit of students in Patton College of Education who demonstrate academic merit.
Rylee McnicholsThe Helen J. Castle Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist students enrolled in the Patton College of Education.
Sloan FullenLee Cibrowski Scholarship
This scholarship was established as a higher education access vehicle. This scholarship is for full-time students with preference given to students who are pursuing degree programs in the Department of Human and Consumer Sciences. Dr. Schuler Eaton Cone established this scholarship in honor of her friend and colleague, Lee Cibrowski, Associate Dean emerita of the College of Health and Human Services.
Steve Komar JrAlice A. Crow Scholarship
The Alice A. Crow Scholarship was established by Dr. Lester D. Crow in memory of his first wife, who was a leader in the field of guidance counselor training. This award is specifically meant to assist a worthy undergraduate student in the Teacher Education program area.
Katarina WeingartLester D. Crow Scholarship Fund
Lester D. Crow (AB’23, LHD ’72) established this scholarship to aid a full-time undergraduate student who plans to pursue a Teacher Education degree at 51.
Andie Miller
Ethan Scott
Jeremy Smith
Caroline Whit
Lester D. Crow Educational Award
This award was established to provide funds for four undergraduate teacher education majors who demonstrated excellence during their professional internship.
Kendal AdamsMary Jane and Steven Dale Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the benefit of full-time students in Patton College of Education who demonstrate academic merit.
Evelyn Lewis
Sara Togni
L. Dale and Mildred K. Davison Education Fund
This scholarship was established to assist Ohio resident undergraduate students in teacher education majors. The recipients shall be intending to teach in fields with teacher shortages.
Addyson WilsonCarol J. Del Propost Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the benefit of full-time students in Patton College of Education who demonstrate academic merit.
Bella DavisClara Deland Award Fund
Clara Deland (EMER ’76) established this award to support an outstanding undergraduate student in Special Education who demonstrates potential as a teacher through his/her character,  attitude and service.
Dallas Cornett
Emma Cubbison
Brayden Kaufman
C. Daniel and Diane S. DeLawder Endowment
This scholarship was established to provide undergraduate student scholarships to Teacher Education majors within the Patton College of Education.
Nathaniel TegtmeyerNed and Shirley Dewire Scholarship
The Dr. Norman “Ned” E. Dewire and Shirley W. Dewire endowed scholarship was established by 51 Board of Trustee member, Ned Dewire (B.S.Ed. ’58), and Shirley Dewire (B.S. Ed. ’57). This award benefits full-time undergraduate students majoring in Early Childhood or Secondary Education with a minimum of 3.0 grade point average.
Paige Currier
Samantha Waldron
Mary C. Doxsee Scholarship
This scholarship is for the benefit of full-time undergraduate students with a preference for students majoring in Retail Merchandising and studying textiles, textile research, or similar study within the field of expertise of Mary C. Doxsee and a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Wyatt WoodgeardJohn F. Doyle Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist full-time undergraduate students in The Patton College of Education who have academic merit.
Mara MeadowsAgnes Eisen Endowment
The purpose of this endowment is to assist a student majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Ava Byerly
Erin DiFrancesco
Elaine Palmer
Adam Porterfield
Mandilyn Weaver
Enlow-Wilhelm Scholarship
The Enlow-Wilhelm Scholarship was established to assist students enrolled in The Patton College of Education.
Adam PorterfieldMary Vickers Erskine Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Mary Vickers Erskine (AB ‘50), an educator and active community member in Athens, Ohio. This scholarship provides financial assistance for residents of Athens County pursuing a degree in Education.
Alexia Martir
Katarina Weingart
Charles L. and Marlain R. Evans Scholarship
The Charles L. and Marlain Scholarship was established by Marlain Evans (AB ’50 ) to assist full-time undergraduate students in The Patton College of Education.
Adelyn SteinmetzJohn J. and Marguerite Evans Endowment Fund
Established by John J. Evans (EMER ’82), this award is meant for a full-time student with junior or senior status who is majoring in Secondary Education. Eligible students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Priority is given to students from Licking or Knox counties in Ohio.
Danialle TackettMax W. and Kathleen Evans Endowed Scholarship in Educational Administration 
This scholarship was established by Max Evans (B.S. Ed. 1951) and Kathleen Evans and is awarded to a full-time, degree-seeking graduate student pursuing an advanced degree in Educational Administration.
Sara AlasmariMargaret J. Felsinger Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist an international student with academic merit majoring in Curriculum and Instruction, Cultural Studies, Social Studies Education or Integrated Social Studies.
Emily PinkertonDr. H Liggitt and Linda J. Fife Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the benefit of full-time students in Patton College of Education who demonstrate academic merit.
Kelly Cunningham
Kelly Krauss
Filer Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established for full-time students in Patton College of Education majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Klae GarberIrene Dates Fraser Scholarship Fund
The Irene Dates Fraser Scholarship was established to assist Spanish and French Education majors who have a 3.4 grade point average or higher.
Allison Foltz
Allyssa Wilson
Pasquale and Jacque Gentile Endowed Scholarship
Pat (BS ’72) and Jacque (B.S. Ed. ’72) established an endowed scholarship for undergraduate students in The Patton College of Education who have academic merit.
Baylee HolingsworthRonald and Joan Riddle Giles Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist Teacher Education majors in The Patton College students. Students must have permanent residency from Alleghany County, Pennsylvania, or one of the following (13) Ohio counties: Adams, Athens, Brown, Galia, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton, and Washington.
Alexandria Kelly
Samantha Waldron
M. Ellen and Phillip E. Goldsberry Scholarship
This scholarship was established to financially assist a junior or senior level Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development major who has demonstrated through their academic achievements, employment, leadership roles and skills development through extra-curricular activities, a strong interest in pursuing a successful professional career in the retail industry. Recipients must have a 3.0 grade point average or above.
Ayden St. ClairMary T. Gooding Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is for an undergraduate student who is majoring in Education. The recipients must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Recipients must also be graduates of Logan High School in Logan, Ohio.
Emily PinkertonMargaret E. Goodwin Scholarship
This scholarship is for an undergraduate student who is majoring in Education. The recipients must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Recipients must also be graduates of Logan High School in Logan, Ohio.
ChanHoon ParkThe Donald A. Green Memorial Award
This annual award was established in honor of a former Patton College of Education faculty member, Donald A. Green, and is presented to a student in Counselor Education. The recipient must have a high scholastic average and have demonstrated an interest and achievement in the areas of counseling, life planning and career development.
Emma Caudill
Natalie Wood
Arlene F. Greenfield Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist undergraduate students in The Patton College of Education who have academic merit.
Lucyle CotterArlene F. Greenfield Endowed Scholarship 
This scholarship was established to assist undergraduate students with academic merit enrolled in the Patton College of Education.
Jaylin StevensHarkins-Sauer Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist students in The Patton College of Education who demonstrate academic merit.
Allison NicoliDr. Gene T. and Stanley E. Harris Endowed Scholarship for Educational Excellence
This scholarship was established to assist undergraduate students in The Patton College of Education who are United States citizens or permanent residents and have demonstrated academic merit.
Brenna FergusonRobert C and Anna Belle Houck Hartung and Orlan G. and Florence Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist undergraduate students with academic merit enrolled in the Patton College of Education. The student must be a resident of the 32 Appalachian counties in Ohio.
Nathan Fabian
Emilia Fantini
Luther and Jeanne Haseley Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in The Patton College of Education. Jeanne received her M.Ed. from The Patton College of Education in 1970. Luther is a Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education.
Alisa Ord
Brady Yonker
Elizabeth M. Hawley and Jack M Hawley Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established to assist teacher education majors who have graduated from Meigs County, Ohio high schools.
Katon RiehlPauline A. and Roger D. Humphrey Education Scholarship
The Pauline (ELED’36, B.S. Ed. ’40) and Roger (BSCOM’37) Humphrey Education Scholarship was established to support Early Childhood Education students who hold a minimum grade point average of 3.4.
Trinna DavisThe Arland Boyd Imlay and Margaret Bauman Imlay Memorial Scholarship
The Arland Boyd Imlay and Margaret Bauman Imlay Memorial Scholarship was established to assist full-time Early Childhood Education majors in The Patton College of Education. Recipients must have a minimum of 3.4 grade point average.
Allison BaroneMike and Karen Jackson Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist juniors or seniors who are majoring in Middle Childhood Education, specializing in Language Arts. Recipients must hold a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Klae GarberCharles D. Joseph Endowed Scholarship
The Charles D. Joseph Scholarship was established to assist full-time undergraduate students who are graduates of an Ohio school district.
Jada MayAnn Kittle King Merit Scholarship in Elementary Education
This scholarship was established by Dr. Martha L. King (ELED ’38, B.S. Ed. ’42) to honor the memory of her mother, Ann Kittle King. Recipients of this award must be undergraduate students enrolled full-time in Elementary Education. They must also hold a grade point average of 3.5 or above with preference given to students from Athens or Perry County.
Reece WallaceDonald M. Knox Endowed Scholarship
The Donald M. Knox Endowed Scholarship was established by former students and friends of Dr. Knox to support a student in the Educational Administration graduate program.
Raelin PepperThe Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education Scholarship in Honor of Margaret Koren
This scholarship was established to assist full-time, degree seeking undergraduate students in The Patton College of Education who have a 3.2 or above grade point average.
Emaurice McKinneyPaul and Irene Koval Endowed Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by Dr. Ann Koval in honor of her parents, Paul and Irene Koval, who were both strong believers in higher education. This scholarship assists undergraduate students in The Patton College of Education who have academic merit.
Allyson AireyThe Dr. Ray and Marilyn Lamont Skinner Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist undergraduate students with academic merit enrolled in the Patton College of Education.
Ella Musser
Beau Young
Charlotte E. LaTourette Outdoor Recreation Scholarship
This scholarship was established to recognize a junior or senior Outdoor Education major.
Aubrey Dearwester
Charles Slates
Marjorie and Paul Malcom Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist full-time undergraduate students in The Patton College of Education. Marjorie received an M.Ed.’83 from The Patton College of Education and was a longtime mathematics educator at Athens High School. Scott is an Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics.
Williams BriggsArthur & Kathleen Marinelli Secondary Math Education Scholarship
Arthur (BA ’64, EMER ’02) and Kathleen Marinelli (B.S. Ed. ’64) dedicated their lives to the teaching profession with thirty years in the field, Kathleen as a high school Math teacher and Arthur as a College of Business professor. The recipient of this scholarship must be enrolled in Secondary Math Education and demonstrate academic merit with a grade point average of 3.2 or above.
Calynn Baker
Sloan Fuller
Isabella Troutman
Mark and Patricia McClintick Scholarship
This scholarship was established for students majoring in Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development in the Department of Human and Consumer Sciences. Recipients must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher.
Kaylee BlomGrace Rogers McCoy Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist undergraduate students in teacher education with academic merit enrolled in the Patton College of Education.
Brooke McDonaldThomas Cooke McCracken Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in honor of Thomas Cooke McCracken who was in the teaching profession for forty-five years as a teacher, principal, college dean, provost, and the national president of Kappa Delta Pi, the education honor society. Awardees must be full-time undergraduate students who are residents of Athens County and majoring in education.
Isabella WilliamsDr. John McCutcheon Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist full-time undergraduate students in The Patton College of Education who demonstrate academic merit, and are enrolled in a Teacher Education program leading to licensure for grades 7-12.
Ashley M. OwsianyThe Frances P. McNiece Endowed Scholarship
The Frances P. McNiece Endowed Scholarship was established to support students enrolled in School Counseling. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and a minimum grade point average of 3.25. Preference will be given to master’s students.
Olivia BarcikoskiMike and Janet Miller Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the benefit of full-time students in Patton College of Education.
Chloe PaxGary Million Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the benefit of full-time students in Patton College of Education who demonstrate academic merit.
Isaac FitzpatrickRuth Snook Nelson Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established for Teacher Education majors from Adams, Brown, Lawrence, or Scioto counties.
Michelle AndrewsMabel Olsen Bell Memorial Award
This award was established to recognize the outstanding professional work of cooperating teachers under the jurisdiction of 51 Patton College of Education.
Alison Barone
Sarah Chura
Alexis Crawford
Bella Davis
Elkanah Mcginnis
Gabriella Passerrello
Chloe Perry
Zoe Reid
Abigail Rolfe
Delaney Roth
Hailey Shields
Hannah R. Shields
Helen Tainer

The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education General Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship was established to assist students in The Patton College of Education.
Sophia MillerThe Freda A. Phillips Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established to assist undergraduate students in physical education intending to teach physical education in schools.
Ambria HerringPoitinger Family Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established for full-time students in Patton College of Education majoring in Teacher Education with demonstrated academic merit.
Caroline KuhenDonald and Caryl Rentz Scholarship Fund
The Donald and Caryl (B.S. Ed. ’45) Rentz Scholarship Fund was established to support a junior level student who shows potential to be an effective, innovative, and dedicated classroom teacher at the elementary level.
Amy GiannamoreJames E. Rodgers Memorial Award
This annual award was established in honor of a former College of Education faculty member, James E. Rodgers (Ph.D. ’64, EMER ’70), and is presented to a student in Education Administration. The recipient is selected on the basis of academic achievement, commitment to a career in public school administration, and strong potential as an effective leader.
Ava BertkeMary-Lyell Rogers Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist students in home economics with academic merit.
Chloe WolfeCourtney E. Roush Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the benefit of full-time students in Patton College of Education.
Elena Carrick
Tasha Kirby
Ada Margaret Wilson Saviers Scholarship
The Ada Margaret Wilson Saviers Scholarship was established to assist Teacher Education students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Kelly KraussMichelle M. Schlegel Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the benefit of full-time students in Patton College of Education.
Ava Bertke
Kendell Guegold
Beaulah Sellers-Davis Scholarship
This scholarship was established for students majoring in Human and Consumer Sciences in honor of Professor Emerita Beulah Sellers-Davis upon her retirement as program director. Recipients must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher.
Morgan BergerThe Tom and Sandy Shoemaker Hospitality Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist undergraduates majoring in Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism.
Olivia Barcikoski
Elaine Palmer
Shirley Slater Scholarship in Home Economics
Dr. Shirley Slater, who served as director of the School of Home Economics from 1978-1989, was honored with the establishment of this scholarship upon her retirement.
Ella Alexander
Alexis Lackey
Jeanne Chapin Sloan Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist full-time undergraduate students enrolled in The Patton College of Education.
Kasie Fisher
Sydney Gaitten
Morgan Keaveney
Hester South Memorial Scholarship
Recipients of the Hester South (B.S. Ed. ’21) Memorial Scholarship must be enrolled in Early Childhood Education.
Lile Brinkerhoff
Abrielle Fitzpatrick
Molly Fleming
Ariel Hawrylo
Emma Hileman
Himmel
Ava Lang
Keaton Smith
Allison Weller
Sharon L. Spencer Scholarship
The Sharon L. Spencer Scholarship was established by the estate of Sharon L. Spencer (B.S. Ed. ’63), a lifelong educator. This Scholarship is awarded to full-time students who are majoring in Early Childhood Education. The recipients must not be receiving any other forms of financial aid.
Emma Cooper
Casadie DiBetta
Elizabeth James Ebersbach Stephenson Memorial Scholarship
The Elizabeth James Ebersbach Stephenson (B.S. Ed. ’48, M.Ed. ’54) Memorial Scholarship was established to assist students enrolled in The Patton College of Education.
Riley Johnson
Kate Krawiec
Ron and Calista Strickmaker Scholarship for Special Education
Ron and Calista (B.S. Ed. ’74) Strickmaker, parents of Stacey Strickmaker, who was born with Down’s Syndrome, have established this scholarship to assist a full-time undergraduate Special Education major at the junior or senior level. It is the desire of the Strickmakers to encourage, support and provide a variety of educational and learning experiences to enable people with developmental disabilities to integrate into society and fill valued roles in the community.
Audrey RichardsJane and Seldon Strother Instructional Technology Award
The Jane and Seldon Strother Instructional Technology Award was established for graduate students who intend to pursue careers in instructional media. A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required.
Hollie Brown
Eliza Gilbert
Abelina Suarez Memorial Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established for The Patton College of Education students majoring in Middle Childhood Education. Recipients must be residents of West Virginia or Ohio with first preference provided to residents of West Virginia. Recipients must have completed the requirements for Teacher Candidacy or earned at least 30 credit hours.
Nayomi FieldDr. James H. and Suzanne E. Thompson Graduate Stipend Endowment
This stipend fund is established for domestic students enrolled in a graduate Teacher Education program in the Patton College of Education. This student must be in an established graduate assistantship.
Zachary Evarts
Lauren Johnson
Sophia Miller
Joseph P. Trepp Memorial Fund
This scholarship was established for full-time students at the sophomore level or above in Patton College of Education majoring in Health and Physical Education with demonstrated academic merit.
Lauren JohnsonTurner-Basilone Family Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established for full-time students in Patton College of Education majoring in Teacher Education with demonstrated academic merit.
Kyra FazioDr. Kay Kennard Walla Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established for full-time students in Patton College of Education majoring in Teacher Education.
Amelia SchmeidebuschJohn F. and Rita L. Wilson Scholarship in Mathematics Education
This scholarship was established for full-time students in Patton College of Education majoring in Mathematics Education with demonstrated academic merit.
Ashley FrantzHarry Woodruff and Helen (Cole) Woodruff Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Harry and Helen (ELED ’23, B.S. Ed. ’36 Woodruff to support a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a career in the field of education.
Kylie Handa
Anna O'Connor
Jessica Woodruff Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist an undergraduate student enrolled in The Patton College of Education.
Student Ambassadors 2024-25
Bella Davis | Keaton Smith | Allison Weller | Sara Togni 

The Student Ambassador Program was established to improve outreach to prospective and current students, strengthen communication with the Athens community and 51 groups, and

build relationships with our alumni. Ambassadors represent The Patton College and serve as hosts and hostesses at various meetings, conferences and events, both on and off-campus. Our Ambassadors are a select group of students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and exemplary student leadership. Ambassadors are dedicated to serving and representing The Patton College in education and human service professions. 

Kendal Adams  | Sophia Baris  | Kaitlyn Bassingthwaite | Caroline Brenneman | Megan Carlisle | Eleni Caudill | Chandler Castle |Lola Coby |Cassidy Cohagan  |Bella Davis |Kasie Fisher |Cameron Gardner |Gianna Garman  |Ava Gooding  |Lauren Huntley  | Morgan Keaveney  |Lorraine Kellermier | Ella Marcinek | Leah Miclau  | Gwen Peters  | Ryan Paul  | Timber Quay  | Alyssa Rightnour  | Lydia Shields | Keaton Smith  | Michelle Spain  | Carley Spence  | Brynn Thompson  | Sara Togni  | Ayden Tussey  | Rowan Walsh  | Allison Weller  | Isabella Williams  | James Williams  | Makenzie Williams  |  Madison Woeber  |  Lindsay Wolf  |  Chloe Wolfe 
 


Literacy Ambassadors 2024-25
Hannah Kamara | Hannah Mooney | Rachel Bedeau | Brandon Witmer | Julie Francis (Advisor)

Literacy Ambassadors are undergraduate teacher candidates who work or volunteer for the Stevens Literacy Center. Literacy Ambassadors provide one-on-one literacy enrichment to K-12 students, work in summer reading camps, and facilitate family literacy events in the community. 

Ashley Monk | Ave Bertke | Bridget Yaniga | Emma Sergent | Hailey Life | Hannah Kamara | Hannah Mooney | Ariel Hawrylo | Lilly Newton | Mandilyn Weaver | Valerie Locke | Venus Duvert | Mckenzee Mace | Molly Norman | Rachel Bedeau | Brandon Witmer

Outstanding Higher Education Awards 2024-25

Outstanding College Student Personnel (Joel Rudy Award) and Outstanding Counselor Education Doctoral and Master's Students

Maire Conlan | Nadia Niamke | Neslihan Karakan | Alex Ade

 

 

Outstanding Counselor and Student Personnel Awards 2024-25

Outstanding Higher Education & Student Affairs (Bill Butler Award)

Ebenezer Agorsor | Hui Zhan

 

Outstanding Educational Research Awards 2024-25

Outstanding Educational Research and Evaluation PhD and Master's Students

Francis Ankomah | Abdulaziz Alenazi 

Outstanding Instructional Technology Awards 2024-25

Outstanding Instructional Technology Awards 2024-25

Claire Molitors 

Outstanding Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences 2024-25

Outstanding Coaching Education, Outstanding Family & Consumer Sciences Education - Teaching and Outstanding Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism Students

Skye Evans | Cami Badgley | Mallory Krankowski

 

Outstanding Outdoor Rec and Physical Activity-Sport Coaching 2024-25

Outstanding Undergraduate Outdoor Recreation & Education and Physical Activity and Sport Coaching Students

Clint Young | Alysa Howard 

Outstanding Early Childhood 2024-25

Outstanding Early Childhood and Elementary Education Students

Alaina Dolence (Lancaster) | Olivia Higley (Chillicothe) | Terra Shriver (Eastern)

 

 

Outstanding Special Education and Integrated Language Arts 2024-25

Outstanding Mild to Moderate Graduate Student, Outstanding Integrated Mathematics, and Outstanding Integrated Language Artsnd Integrated Language Arts 2024-25

Sarah Roseberry | Tara Bushhatz | Brandon Witmer

 

The Patton College of Education faculty recognizes outstanding students in their program areas for academic excellence, commitment, and dedication to the education and human service professions.

Counseling and Higher Education

NameProgram
Maire Conlan 
Nadia Niamke
College Student Personnel Student (The Joel Rudy Award)
Neslihan KarakanCounselor Education Doctoral Student
Alex AdeCounselor Education Master's Student (Athens)
Elizabeth PedrozaOnline School Counseling Student
Hui Zhan 
Ebenezer Agorsor
Higher Education & Student Affairs Student (Bill Butler Award)
Sally WalterHuman Services Student

Educational Studies

NameProgram
Megan-Marie BostEducational Leadership Student Master's Student
Quincy GreyEducational Leadership Doctoral Student
Abdulaziz AlenaziEducational Research and Evaluation Master's Student
Francis AnkomahEducational Research and Evaluation Doctoral Student
Claire Molitors Instructional Technology Student (Sandra Turner Technology Award)

Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences

NameProgram
Skye EvansCoaching Education Student
Rebecca Askins  Customer Service Leadership Student
Kaitland HerronFamily and Consumer Sciences Education Student- Community Leadership
Cami BadgleyFamily and Consumer Sciences Education Student- Teaching
Peyton PasadynHealth and Physical Education Student
Amber WhitmyerHospitality Management Student
Clint YoungOutdoor Recreation and Education Undergraduate Student
Alysa HowardPhysical Activity and Sport Coaching Student
Emily CreasapRecreation Management Undergraduate Student
John WoodRecreation Studies Graduate Student (in PRLS)
Mallory KrankowskiRestaurant, Hotel and Tourism Student
Brooke ArlineRetail and Fashion Merchandising Student

Teacher Education

NameProgram
Grace MyersEarly Childhood and Elementary Education Student (Athens Campus)
Olivia HigleyEarly Childhood and Elementary Education Student (Chillicothe Campus)
Terra ShriverEarly Childhood and Elementary Education Student (Eastern Campus)
Alaina DolenceEarly Childhood and Elementary Education Student (Lancaster Campus)
Renee MarcumEarly Childhood and Elementary Education Student (Southern Campus)
Rachael CoxEarly Childhood and Elementary Education Student (Zanesville Campus)
Ava SmithMiddle Childhood Student (Athens Campus)
Emma AdamsMiddle Childhood Student (Chillicothe Campus)
Brenen CraigMiddle Childhood Student (Eastern Campus)
Luke KennedyMiddle Childhood Student (Lancaster Campus)
Riley AlbertsonMiddle Childhood Student (Zanesville Campus)
Tara BushatzIntegrated Mathematics Student
Alex CampIntegrated Social Studies Student
Blue CampbellSpanish Education Student
Abigail RolfeIntegrated Science Student
Brandon WitmerIntegrated Language Arts
Sarah RoseberryMild to Moderate Graduate Student
Faythe OrcuttModerate to Intensive Graduate Student
Brittany BeltranEarly Childhood Intervention Specialist Graduate Student
Emilee PowersIntervention Specialist Undergraduate Student
Jenevieve FolsonCurriculum & Instruction Graduate Student
Derrick DanquahJ. Melvin Witmer Creative Altruism Award