This award recognizes an individual who personifies the vision of the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University, especially in reference to respectful civility, collegiality and academic citizenship which work to lift the overall spirit of the college’s environment.

A look back
Review CEHD events, students, faculty and staff highlights from this past year.
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Whitney Lewis
Whitney Lewis, a junior in the elementary education program, is a consummate learner, dedicated craftsman and a thoughtful advocate for the community. Lewis excels in the classroom, maintaining a 4.0 GPA and consistently producing high-quality assignments and exemplary coursework. Her passion for teaching and her natural leadership skills transcend as she passes on her knowledge to classmates.
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Tayler Boelk
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Dr. Summer Davis
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Dr. Celeste Shelton-Harris
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Logan Bockheim
Logan Bockheim is a graduate student earning her master’s degree in special education. She maintains a 4.0 GPA and serves as a graduate assistant in undergraduate courses within the Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies. Bockheim is heavily involved in the partnership between WMU and the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Greater Kalamazoo that provides after-school literacy tutoring to at-risk elementary students.
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Christy Chambers
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Dr. David Szabla
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Dr. Carla Adkison-Johnson
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Dale Brown
Dale Brown is a doctoral student in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies with a focus of philosophy of education. Brown is using his Ph.D. program as a platform for doing current work that he is passionate about. His work with the WMU Higher Education for the Justice-Involved (HEJI) program continues to positively affect numerous lives, including the incarcerated and detained individuals impacted by this program.