College of Educational Studies staff, faculty, students, friends and family gathered Friday evening May 12 to celebrate the accomplishments of IES graduating seniors. The annual awards ceremony was held one week before the students cross the stage to receive their diplomas.

As all of our graduating seniors are well aware, the IES major has five major learning outcomes, including: Leader and Change Agent, Ethically-Responsible Decision-Maker, Learner & Scholar, Advocate for Inclusive and Supportive Communities, and Facilitator and Collaborator. The IES faculty nominated students who have especially exemplified the standards in each category. The winners are listed in bold:

Leader and Change Agent Award:
Samantha Barnes
Maggie Gallardo
Catherine Markey
Tiffany Montes
Amanda Moore
Caitlyn Nguyen (Teaching and Learning in the Community emphasis)
Glenda Vargas (Teaching and Learning in Schools emphasis)

Ethically-Responsible Decision-Maker Award:
Taylor Aronow (Teaching and Learning in the Community emphasis)
Samantha Barnes
Remy Bessolo
Maggie Gallardo
Allie Hoch (Teaching and Learning in Schools emphasis)
Emily Miller
Amanda Moore

Learner & Scholar Award:
Taylor Aronow
Talia Berkstein
Remy Bessolo (Teaching and Learning in the Community emphasis)
Lexi Garcia
Karen Kahler (Teaching and Learning in Schools emphasis)
Greer Mitro
Tiffany Montes
Kelsi Stone

Advocate for Inclusive and Supportive Communities Award:
Samantha Barnes (Teaching and Learning in Communities emphasis)
Talia Berkstein
Remy Bessolo
Tiffany Montes
Caitlyn Nguyen
Kelsi Stone
Genevieve Stothers
Glenda Vargas (Teaching and Learning in Schools emphasis)

Facilitator and Collaborator Award:
Jenna Dietrich (Teaching and Learning in Communities emphasis)
Lauren Fruci
Maggie Gallardo
Krista Kugler
Tay Thomas
Andrea Tjemsland (Teaching and Learning in Schools emphasis)

Overall Outstanding Graduates Award:
Maggie Gallardo (Teaching and Learning in Schools emphasis)
Amanda Moore (Teaching and Learning in Communities emphasis)