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The TCU College of Education Excellence in Education Award recognizes an individual who has made contributions in the field of education and is actively involved in the TCU College of Education. Nominees may be teachers, professors, counselors, librarians, administrators, school board members or educational advocates associated with public or private institutions at all levels of education. A nominee may be deceased and does not have to be a TCU graduate.


Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Brown-Lupton University Union
2901 Stadium Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76129
 

Nominate Someone For An Award

RESERVE YOUR SEaT FOR APRIL 9, 2024

Year Recipient

2023

Excellence in Education Award: Charlotte LaGrone B.S. '80, B.A. '82

Early Career Award: Lex Salazar

Excellence in Educational Leadership: Dr. Anthony Johnson Ed.D. '10

Excellence in Educational Leadership – Early Career Award: Ebony Love

Excellence in Higher Education Leadership Award: Dr. Trung Nguyen Ed.D. '19

Viktor Frankl Counseling Award: Nate Guyton M.Ed. '23

2022

Excellence in Education Award: Dr. Kelly Feille Ph.D. '14

Early Career Award: Sarah Westphal B.S. '16, M.Ed. ’17

Excellence in Educational Leadership: Dr. Pamela Lear Ed.D. '18

Excellence in Educational Leadership – Early Career Award: Marlette Martinez M.Ed. ’17

Excellence in Higher Education Leadership Award: Dr. Whitnee Boyd Ed.D. '17

Viktor Frankl Counseling Award: Robin Gildenzopf M.Ed. '22

2019

Excellence in Education Award: Mary-Mac Elliott ’71 M.A.T. ’77

Early Career Award: Erin Tracy M.Ed. ’08

Excellence in Educational Leadership – Early Career Award: Charles Erwin M.Ed. ’16

Excellence in Higher Education Leadership Award: Dr. Mary Martin Patton

2018

Excellence in Education Award: Janet Paul McKnight ’74 ’81

Early Career Award: Courtney Kinson ’13 ’14

2017

Millicent “Fluffy” Jones ’66 ’72

2016

Dr. Terri Mossige ’03 ’13

2015

Dr. Luther Clegg

2014

Sara Gillaspie

2013

Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth, ’92

2012

Catherine Sewell, ’96

2011

Dr. Janette Hahn ’81

2010

Barbara Ozuna ’90

2009

Clark Cavin ’95

2008

Brian Brazil ’88

2007

Kathy Lott ’75 ’96

2006

Dale Young ’66 ’68

2005

Dr. Cathy Collins Block

2004

Dr. Dan Powell ’74

2003

Dr. Sidney H. Poynter

2002

Ellen Young Swain ’71 ’80 ’85

2001

Dr. Henry Patterson

2000

Susan N. Smith ’82

1999

Shari Perrin Emmons ’69 ’82

1998

Taddie Curl Hamilton ’66 ’82

1997

Susan Swain Hotard ’64

1996

Mary Elmore Williams ’51

1995

Bill Haley

1994

Dr. M. J. Neeley