ITEEA Announces Award Winners at Annual Conference in Minneapolis

RESTON, VA, April 19, 2023 - At its 2023 Annual Conference held April 12-15, 2023 in Minneapolis, ITEEA presented multiple awards to teachers and programs exemplifying excellence in the field of technology and engineering education. Below is a complete list of award recipients.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

Academy of Fellows

Barry N. Burke, DTE

George Willcox, DTE

Award of Distinction

Jeremy Ernst

William E. Dugger Exemplary Collaboration Award

Kevin Sutton, Sharon Bowers, Laura Doyle, Jeremy Ernst, and Rebecca Jaramillo

Wilkinson Meritorious Service Award

Philip A. Reed, DTE

Lockette/Monroe Humanitarian Award

James DeLaura and Michele Dischino

Special Recognition Award

Eric Deneault

Prakken Professional Cooperation Award

Paul Camick

Public Understanding of Technology and Engineering Education Award

Euisuk Sung

DISTINGUISHED TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS

George Bishop

Kimberly Bradshaw

James DeLaura

Nolan Fahrer

Joan Harper-Neely

Charlotte Holter

Daniel Kelly

Matt Konowicz

Jocelyn Long

Molly Miller

Harry Roman

Julie Sicks-Panus

Kevin Sutton

George Willcox

EMERGING LEADER RECOGNITION

Susy Chu

Lauren Coker

Tonya Isabell

Andrew Jackson

Steven Miller

James Mulligan

Jessica Murphy

Erik Schettig

Chandra Porter

Aaron Straus

Andrea Wright 

GERALD F. DAY EXCELLENCE IN AUTHORSHIP AWARDS

Technology and Engineering Teacher 2021-2022

Top Volunteered Article

Ronald Todd

Top Peer-Reviewed Article by a Classroom Teacher

Dylan DelPiano

Top Peer-Reviewed Article by a University/Classroom Educator Team

Carrie Hutton and Tracy Mis

21st CENTURY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2022-23 COHORT

M. Kathleen Ferguson

Joseph S. Furse

Chih-Jung Ku

Erik Schettig

Scott Thorne

Blaire Thrasher

OUTSTANDING ITEEA STATE CHAMPIONS

Caitlin Bowen (NY)

Troy Blunier (IL)

Frank Caccavale (NJ)

Paul Camick (GA)

Joel Ellinghuysen (MN)

Melvin Gill (MD)

Marty LeBlanc (TN)

Julie Sicks-Panus (NH)

Ray Wu-Rorrer (VA)

PROGRAM EXCELLENCE AWARDS

sponsored by Paxton/Patterson

Athens High School (AL)

Innovation Academy (A

Terryville High School (CT)

H.B. duPont Middle School (DE)

Caesar Rodney High School (DE)

Bennett’s Mill Middle School (GA)

Flowery Branch High School (GA)

Milwee Middle School (FL)

Hampshire High School (IL)

Goshen High School (IN)

Atherton High School (KY)

E.K. Key Elementary CITGO Innovation Academy (LA)

George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology (MD)

Hastings High School (MN)

Newfound Regional Middle School (NH)

Moultonborough Academy (NH)

Morris Knolls High School (NJ)

Goshen High School (NY)

Nathan Twining Elementary School (ND)

Jim Hill Middle School (ND)

Central Campus High School (ND)

Riverdale High/Middle School (OH)

Line Mountain High School (PA)

Green Valley Elementary School (VA)

Skyline Middle School/Skyline STEM Explorations Academy (VA)

Matoaca High School (VA)

Kennedy Middle School (WI)

Badger High School (WI)

TEACHER EXCELLENCE AWARDS

sponsored by Goodheart-Willcox

Patricia Patchin (AZ)

Jill Berrner (CA)

Russ Fuller (CT)

Laura Barnas (DE)

Christopher Meanor (DE)

Amber Clinton (GA)

David Johnson (GA)

Wright King (IL)

Robert Scornavacco (IL)

Ron Rosel (KY)

James Wampler (KY)

Randall Elliott (LA)

Andrew Patenaude (MA)

John Storella-Mullin (MA)

Kimberly Leahey (MD)

David Niemierowski (NJ)

Glenn R. (Trey) Moore (NC)

Ira Compton (ND)

Melissa Jason (ND)

Rich Olson (ND)

Nicholas Krissie (OR)

Brian Hassel (PA)

Marty LeBlanc (TN)

Diana Ferguson (VA)

Samuel Turner (VA)

Jennifer Tolley (VA)

Jeremie Meyer (WI)

ITEEA FOUNDATION AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Jessica Yauney, Brigham Young University

Emily Yoshikawa-Ruesch, Utah State University

Maley Outstanding Undergraduate Student Citation

J. Ariane Crystal, Utah State University

Victoria Constantine, Brigham Young University

Maddie Hansen, The College of New Jersey

Katrina Jo Hendrickson, St. Cloud State University

COUNCIL FOR STEM LEADERSHIP

Leader of the Year

Dr. Byron K. McKay

Outstanding Local Leader

Dr. Tyler S. Love, DTE

Outstanding State/Province Leader

Dr. James S. Carlson

Distinguished Service Award

Mylinda A. Fowler

President’s Citation

Mary Rinehart

John Brown Lifetime Achievement Award

Mike L. Fitzgerald, DTE

COUNCIL ON TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING TEACHER EDUCATION

Outstanding Research Award

Jessica Yauney, Dr. Peter Rich, and Dr. Scott Bartholomew

Silvius/Wolansky Outstanding Publication Award

Dr. Ed Reeve 

Gerhard Salinger Award for Enhancing Education

Dr. Kuen -Yi Lin

Technology and Engineering Educator of the Year Award

Dr. P. John Williams

TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION COLLEGIATE ASSOCIATION

Outstanding TEECA Student Awards

Maddie Hansen, The College of New Jersey

Aleia Baker, Millersville University

Bryleigh Beauchat, SUNY Oswego

Outstanding TEECA Advisor

Eric Deneault, Fort Hays State University

Outstanding TEECA Chapter

Fort Hays State University

Communications Competition:

1. Brigham Young University
2. Fort Hays State University
3. Pittsburg State University
4. Purdue University
5. SUNY Oswego

Manufacturing Competition:

1. SUNY Oswego
2. Fort Hays State University
3. Pittsburg State University
4. The College of New Jersey
5. Utah State University

Problem Solving Competition:

1. The College of New Jersey
2. Fort Hays State University
3. Purdue University
4. Illinois State University
5. Pittsburg State University

Robotics Competition:

1. Purdue University
2. The College of New Jersey
3. Pittsburg State University
4. SUNY Oswego
5. Fort Hays State University

Teaching Lesson and STEM Showcase Competition:

1. Purdue University
2. Fort Hays State University
3. Brigham Young University
4. The College of New Jersey
5. SUNY Oswego

Teaching Challenge:

1. SUNY Oswego and Utah State University
2. Purdue University
3. Advisors
4. The College of New Jersey
5. Millersville University

ITEEA's REACH Challenge winning teams and STEM Schools of Excellence were announced prior to the 2023 conference. For a complete list of winners, click on the links below:

REACH CHALLENGE

STEM SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE

ITEEA (www.iteea.org) is the professional organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators. Its mission is to promote technological literacy for all by supporting the teaching of technology and promoting the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits. ITEEA strengthens the profession through leadership, professional development, membership services, publications, and classroom activities

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