COLLEGE OF

Education and Human Development

2010 CEHD distinguished alumni award recipients

distinguished alumni awards 2011

Howard L. Agee

B.S., mathematics, 1949

Leader in mental health reform

Timothy J. Keane

A.A., general education, 1973

Distinguished lawyer and leader in education

Ada C. Alden

M.A., education, 1984; Ed.D., educational administration, 1997

Leader in early childhood education

Peggy D. Kennedy

M.A., business education, 1980; Ed.D., educational administration, 1997

Leader in higher education

Maureen Bazinet Beck

B.S., education, 1966; M.Ed., 1978

Passionate advocate for and leader in public education

Linda Madsen

B.S., home economics education, 1981; M.A., home economics education, 1985, Ph.D., education, 2000

Leader in K-12 education

James M. Becker

B.S., education, 1947; M.A., educational psychology, 1949

Leader in global education

Kathleen McGree

B.S., elementary education, 1975; M.Ed., elementary education, 1977

Distinguished leader in elementary science and math education

Dorothy L. Berger

M.S.W., social work, 1966

Leader in the field of social work

Crystal K. Meriwether

B.S., English, 1969; Ph.D., educational administration, 1984; M.Ed., vocational education, 1996

Respected educator and diplomat

Emanuel J. Block

M.Ed., work, community, and family education, 2001; Ph.D., work and human resource education, 2007

Distinguished engineer, educator, and mentor

Dirk A. Miller

Ph.D., educational psychology, 1993

Dedicated therapist and leader in the field of eating disorders

Robert B. Bloom

Ph.D., educational psychology, 1973

Respected teacher, therapist, and administrator for children with disabilities

Elliott L. Moeser

Ph.D., educational administration, 1988

Leader in supporting and improving education

David L. Clough

Ph.D., educational administration, 1983

Leader in supporting and improving education

Rolf W. Parsons

B.S., biological science, 1970; M.A., secondary education, 1973; Ph.D., education, 1978

Successful business owner, public servant, and educational advocate

Barbara S. Devlin

Ph.D., educational administration, 1978

Respected educator and leader in K-12 education

Caryl K. Pierson

B.S., mathematics, 1957

Dedicated educator and businesswoman supporting at-risk students

Linda Schaak Distad

M.Ed., early childhood education, 1979

Respected academician and leader in teacher education

Eleanor Ruud Shelling

B.S., English, 1951

Entrepreneur, non-profit founder, and advocate for families living with autism

Denneth C. Dvergsten

M.A., curriculum and instruction, 1956; Ph.D., science education and ecology, 1971

Distinguished teacher, mentor, and leader in science education

Debra K. Schipper

M.Ed., special education, 1993

Leader in special education

David G. Elton

M.A., curriculum and instruction, 1969

Distinguished educator and supporter of global humanitarian causes

Judith A. Schuck

B.S., English, 1961; M.A., educational psychology, 1968; Ph.D., educational psychology, 1986

Leader in education and advocate for at-risk students

Iris C. Freeman

M.S.W., social work, 1977

Advocate and leader for vulnerable adults

Barbara J. Shin

B.S., elementary education, 1961; M.A., educational administration, 1982; Ph.D., educational administration, 1989

Leader in education, advocate for inclusion, and outstanding volunteer

Ruth Mork Hansen

Ph.D., education, 1980

Distinguished teacher and researcher

Warren R. Spannaus

B.S., business administration, Carlson School of Management and General College, 1958

Distinguished lawyer and public servant

Andrea Hricko Hjelm

B.A., language arts, 1965

Successful businesswoman, community leader, and dedicated volunteer

Kathleen Topolka-Jorissen

B.S., English, 1968; M.A., secondary education, 1979; Ph.D., educational policy and administration, 2000

Respected academician and educational policy expert

James R. Hoffner

B.S., mathematics, 1969

Notable educator, businessman, and University advocate

Carl I. Wahlstrom

B.S., elementary education, 1963; M.A., educational administration, 1967; Ed.D., educational administration, 1982

Veteran educator and leader in support of educational improvement

Raymond T. Hoheisel

Ed.D., educational administration, 1973

Distinguished educator and advocate for educational improvement

Christine Warren

M.S.W., social work, 1971

Dedicated therapist and successful entrepreneur

Linda L. Holstein

B.S., English, 1970

Successful lawyer, educator, and community leader

Betty J. Webb

M.A., educational administration, 1974; Ed.D., educational administration, 1996

Leader in education and school founder

Dorothy B. Welch

B.S., English, 1958; M.A., education, 1963; Ph.D., education, 1993

Leader for gifted and talented education