University of Phoenix Awards 23 Full-Tuition Scholarships in Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week
May 06 2016 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Scholarship program aids teachers looking to
fulfill their dreams of higher education
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2–6),
University of Phoenix today announced the recipients of this year’s
Teacher Appreciation Scholarships. With this full-tuition
scholarship, recipients have the opportunity to complete a
bachelor’s or master’s degree in education at University of
Phoenix. Now in its fourth year, The Teacher Appreciation
Scholarship program is one of the many ways University of Phoenix®
College of Education is helping prepare teachers to become leaders
in their classrooms and careers. To date, 150 full-tuition
scholarships have been awarded to deserving recipients.
“Teachers do amazing things in the classroom every day to
inspire creativity, curiosity and student success,” said Pamela
Roggeman, Ed.D., academic dean for University of Phoenix College of
Education. “The Teacher Appreciation Scholarship program allows
University of Phoenix to acknowledge outstanding teachers by
helping them grow in their field, and also provide prospective
teachers with the opportunity to realize their dreams of
teaching.“
The 2016 Teacher Appreciation Scholarship recipients are:
- Clarissa Baldwin, Snowflake, Ariz.,
Master of Arts in Education/Special Education
- April Benamati, Fernley, Nev., Master
of Arts in Education
- Ashley Bohlman, Phoenix, Ariz., Master
of Arts in Education
- Cindy Douglas, Pine Valley, Calif.,
Master of Arts in Education
- Jillian Everett, Felicity, Ohio, Master
of Arts in Education
- January Fairfield, Colorado Springs,
Colo., Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Joyce Fischer, Thornton, Colo.,
Bachelor of Science in Special Education
- Corey Friis, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho,
Master of Arts in Education
- Anneliese Gatin, Colorado Springs,
Colo., Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction
- Gail Hunt, Dayton, Nev., Master of Arts
in Education
- Pam Martinez, Fernley, Nev., Bachelor’s
Degree in Education
- Sarah Mascari, San Clemente, Calif.,
Master of Arts in Education
- Shannon McEneaney, Brick, N.J., Master
of Arts in Education
- Kelley Perry, Phoenix, Ariz., Master of
Arts in Education
- Gavin Preston, San Diego, Calif.,
Master of Arts in Education
- Michael Preston, Fredericksburg, Va.,
Master of Arts in Education
- Sara Sherman, Water Valley, Miss.,
Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction
- Julie Shoemaker, Sparks, Nev., Master
of Arts in Education/Special Education
- Louise Schulz, Apopka, Fla., Master of
Arts in Education
- Jacqueline Smith, Spring Valley,
Calif., Bachelor’s Degree in Education/Special Education
- Kristi Sova, Scottsdale, Ariz., Master
of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction
- Carolin Steele, Pahrump, Nev., Master
of Arts in Education
- Diana Stein, Carlsbad, Calif., Master’s
Degree in Educational Administration
“As someone who has switched careers, I can say first-hand that
becoming a teacher was the best decision I ever made,” said Louise
Schulz of Apopka, Fla. “Thanks to this scholarship opportunity
provided to me by University of Phoenix, I will be able to
strengthen my educational foundation, and set an example for young
people that continued learning develops skills that last a
lifetime.”
“I am deeply humbled by the opportunity University of Phoenix
has given me to pursue a master’s degree in education,” said Gavin
Preston of San Diego, Calif. “Continuing my education will
strengthen my ability to motivate my students to remain committed
to their education to achieve their goals.”
For more information about all University of Phoenix scholarship
opportunities, visit phoenix.edu/scholarships.
For more information about each of these programs, including
on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who
completed the program and other important information, please visit
phoenix.edu/programs/gainful-employment.
About University of Phoenix® College of
Education
University of Phoenix College of Education has been educating
teachers and school administrators for more than 30 years. The
College of Education provides bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs for individuals who want to become teachers or current
educators and administrators seeking advanced degrees to strengthen
their professional knowledge. With education programs available
throughout most of the U.S., the College of Education has a
distinct grasp of the national education picture and priorities for
teacher preparation. Faculty members on average bring more than 17
years of professional experience to the classroom. For more
information, visit phoenix.edu/education.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating
to help working adults move efficiently from education to careers
in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and
engaging courses, and interactive learning can help students more
effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing
their busy lives. As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc.
(Nasdaq: APOL), University of Phoenix serves a diverse student
population, offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral
degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S.
as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit
phoenix.edu.
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