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PRISCILLA A. SCOTLAN AWARD 


Veronica Rahim, Purdue University (2023)

Bonnie Toffoli, Orange County Public Schools (2021)

Cindy Holland, University of Delaware (2020)

Sherri Morris, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (2019)

Derek Jack, Brigham Young University (2018)

Todd Fukai, Cherry Creek Schools (2017)

Jason Kennedy, Wake County Public School System (2016) 

Rebecca Faber, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2015)

Diana Sanchez, California State University San Marcos (2014) 

John Snyder, Slippery Rock University (2013)

Kathleen L. Kinney, Dixie State College (2012)

Kent McAnally, Washburn University (2011)

Dawn S. Jones, Northern Illinois University (2010)

Beverly K. Christy, Westminster College (2009)

Dr. Youssef Yomtoob, Hawthorn C.C.S.D. #73 (2008)

Dale Young, Texas Christian University (2007)

Patricia A. Kindt, SD U-46, Elgin (2006)

Janice S. Jones, Evanston Township HS (2005)

Richard J. Sederstrom, Concord-Carlisle SD (2004)

Mildred V. Trent, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2003) 

Donald L. Gorman, Western Washington University (2002) 

Androniki Fallis, Longwood University (2001)

John Schaerer, University of Tennessee (2000)

Carolyn Scott Bray, University of Texas-Dallas (1999)

Beth Williams, Northern Arizona University (1998)

Elaine Stover, Arizona State University (1997)

Terry E. Glenn, University of Kansas (1996)

Art S. Harvey, Eastern Kentucky University (1995)

Linda Bird, Vanderbilt University (1994)

Roger Beaumont, Broward County Public Schools (1993) 

 

CHARLES A. MARSHALL AWARD 


Julie Paskier, Kent State University (2022)

Daphne Donaldson, East Baton Rouge Parish School System (2021)

Tom Casey, Texas Tech University (2019)

Deb Snyder, Former AAEE Executive Director (2018)

Diana Sanchez, University of California - San Marcos (2017) 

Rebecca Faber, University of Nebraska at Lincoln (2016) 

Carolyn Muska, Baylor University (2015)

Dawn Scheffner Jones, Northern Illinois University (2014) 

Dale Young, Texas Christian University (2013) 

Jack Kronser, Aurora Public Schools (2012)

Curt Shafer, Texas State University - San Marcos (2011) 

Doug Peden, Falcon School District #49 (2010)

Paul H. Webb, Jr., Loudoun County Public Schools (2009) 

Douglas Reichenberger, Malone University (2008)

Janice S. Jones, Emeritus (2007)

Donna Harner, Duke University (2006) 

Patricia A. Kindt, SD U-46, Elgin (2005)

James S. Head, University of Wisconsin (2004)

Judy Applebaum, SUNY University at Buffalo (2003) 

 

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AWARD


Wendy Adams, Colorado School of Mines (2023) 

Sandy Frederick, Grove City College (2022)

Charlene Durant, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (2021)

Diana Brush, Clarion University (2019)

Greg Dietz, Maine Township High School District 207 (2019)

Allison Musser, The University of Utah (2018) 

Shari Leder, Weber State University (2017) 

Derek Jack, Brigham Young University (2016) 

Amanda Waleski, Cherry Creek Schools (2016) 

Cindy Holland, University of Delaware (2015) 

Amy Spruce, Adams 12 Five Star Schools (2015) 

Haley Tyson, Lamar University (2015)

Mike Caldwell, Westminster College (2014) 

Sarah Dahms, Concordia University (2013) 

Derek Jack, Utah State University (2012) 

Leticia Hart, St. Mary's University (2011) 

Eric Arellano, University of Texas at San Antonio (2010)

Todd Fukai, Cherry Creek Schools (2010) 

Phyllis J. Naffziger, Northern Illinois University (2009)

Lois W. Williams, Shelby County Schools (2009)   

Mark Brophy, Worcester Public Schools (2008)   

Kathleen L. Kinney, Dixie State College of Utah (2008)

Michelle Detiveaux-Rodriguez, University of Texas-San Antonio (2007) 

Brenda Hinton, Harford County Public Schools (2007) 

Rebecca Faber, University of Nebraska (2006) 

Dorinda Toppan, Chelmsford Public Schools (2006) 

Doug Peden, Falcon SD (2005) 

 

RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS AWARD 


Alicia Scott, Laurens County School District 55 (2022)

Tom Kersten, Roosevelt University (2021)

Amy Hatmaker, University of Houston- Victoria (2019)

Sherri Morris, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (2018)

Rebecca Faber, University of Nebraska at Lincoln (2017) 

Center for Marketing & Opinion Research (2014)

Dawn Scheffner Jones, Northern Illinois University (2013) 

Thomas A. Kersten, Roosevelt University (2012) 

Davida Bluhm, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2011)

Deborah Snyder, Grove City College (2010)

Joanne Gallagher, Youngstown State University (2009)

John Snyder, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (2008)

Dr. Suzanne Burkholder, Chair Educator Supply & Demand Committee (2007) 

Bruce Brewer, University of West Georgia (2006) 

Karen Stanley, Saratoga Springs City SD (2006)

Curt Schafer, Texas State University-San Marcos (2005) 

Bonita McClain Vinson, Texas Lutheran University (2005)

Elizabeth Vera, Loyola University (2004) 

Dale Delli, Aptakisic-Tripp School District (2004) 

 

INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS / PRACTICES AWARD 


Chelsea Clark, Auburn-Washburn USD 437 (2023)

Cassie Harwell, Caddo Parish Public Schools (2022)

Ball State University Office of Teacher Education Services and Clinical Practice, Director Jon Dee and

Assistant Directors Sari Harris and Emily Karas, Innovative Programs/Practices Award (2020)

Neil Otto, Orange County Public Schools (FL) (2019) 

Jeff Mayo, Arlington Community Schools (2016)

Cindy Holland, University of Delaware (2013)

Tracy Godon, University of Northern Iowa (2010)

Diane Sledden Reed, University of North Carolina Wilmington (2009) 

Rebecca Faber, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2008) 

Lee Goeke, Vancouver Public Schools (2002, 2006)

Ed Wilgus, Vancouver Public Schools (2006)

Teresa Alewel, Central Missouri State University (2002) 

Melisa Beeson, Ball State University (2002) 

Neil Vickers, Arkansas State University (2001) 

 

EMERITUS MEMBER AWARD 


Rita Moreno, University of Texas-Austin, (2020)

Becky Faber, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, (2018)

Dawn Jones, Northern Illinois University, (2018)

Deb Snyder, Former AAEE Executive Director, (2018)

Joan Welker, Lock Haven University (2017)

Jack Kronser, Aurora Public Schools (2014) 

Richard Lambert, Weber State University (2014) 

Dale Young, Texas Christian University (2013) 

Paul Webb, Jr. (2013)

Doug Reichenberger, Malone University (2013) 

Carrie Durley, Aldine ISD (2013)

Curt Schafer, Texas State University (2013) 

Suzanne Burkholder, Ohio State University (2012) 

Vickie Decker, Winona State University (2012) 

Doug Peden, Retired, Falcon School District #49 (2011) 

Bob Maxfield, Brigham Young University-Idaho (2011) 

Phyl Naffziger, Northern Illinois University (2011)

Joe Erne, MSD of Washington Township (2011) 

Jack Kronser, Aurora Public Schools (2010)

Dawn S. Jones, Northern Illinois University (2009) 

Darlene Larson, Township High SD #214 (2008) 

Carole Thomas, Defiance College (2007)

John Schaerer, University of Tennessee (2006) 

Richard Sederstrom, Concord-Carlisle (2005) 

Androniki Fallis, Longwood University (2002) 

 

RESEARCH GRANT AWARD 


Peter B. Swanson, University of Wyoming (2005) 

Tracey L. Conrad, Hickman High School (2005) 

Linda Kaiser, University of Missouri-Columbia (2004) 

 

AAEE STAR AWARDS 


Ritchie Cherry, Sr., Kansas City Public Schools (2023)

Jorge Fuller, Teachers Like Me (2023)

Heather Balas, Mercyhurst University (2022)

Carol Plotts, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (2022)

Terry Christensen, Tooele County School District (2022) 

Renee Carrigan, Illinois State University (2021)

Sandra Frederick, Grove City College (2021)

Amy Hatmaker, University of Houston-Victoria (2021)

Dana Morrison, East Baton Rouge Parish School System (2021) 

Meredith Brewer, Kentucky Department of Education, (2020)

Ronnetha Darrett, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (Indiana), (2020)

Herasheia Dozier, Fulton County Schools (Georgia), (2020)

Charlene Durant, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (Maryland), (2020)

Steve Zollinger, Brigham Young University - Idaho, (2020)

Daphne Donaldson, East Baton Rouge Parish School System (2019)

Donna Cooper, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (2019)

Dannon Loveland, Utah State University (2019)

Dan Covino, Grinnell College (2018)

Liz Young, Fulton County Schools (2018)

David Azzarito, Orange County Public Schools (2018)

Lisa Mann, University of Georgia (2017)

Jeff Henley, Vanderbilt University (2016)

Amanda Van Doorn, Vanderbilt University (2016)

Jeff Mayo, Arlington Community Schools (2016)

Cecelia Booker, Collierville Schools (2016)

Joan Welker, Retired, Lock Haven University (2016)

Rita Moreno, University of Texas at Austin (2015)

Sara Russell, AAEE (2015)

Deb Snyder, Grove City College (2015)

Jason Kennedy and Sherri Morris, Wake County Public Schools (2014) 

Brandon Keonig, Meeting Solutions (2014)

Jaymie Clark, AAEE (2014)

Mary C. Clement, Berry College (2013) 

 

75th ANNIVERSARY MERITORIOUS AWARD 

James N. Akin, Retired, Kansas State University, (2008) 



Award by Year (do you need me to prepare this information in document form?)


2023


Veronica Rahim, Purdue University, Pricilla A. Scotlan Award for Distinguished Service

Chelsea Clark, Auburn-Washburn USD 437, Innovative Programs/Practices Award

Wendy Adams, Colorado School of Mines, Outstanding Contributions Award

Ritchie Cherry, Sr., Kansas City Public Schools, AAEE Star Award

Jorge Fuller, Teachers Like Me, AAEE Star Award


2022

 

Julie Paskiet, Kent State University, Marshall Award 

Cassie Harwell, Caddo Parish Public Schools, Innovative Programs/Practices Award

Sandy Frederick, Grove City College, Outstanding Contribution

Heather Balas, Mercyhurst University, AAEE Star Award

Carol Plotts, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, AAEE Star Award

Terry Christensen, Tooele County School District, AAEE Star Award

Alicia Scott, Laurens County School District 55, Research/Publications Award 


2021


Daphne Donaldson, East Baton Rouge Parish School System, Marshall Award

Bonnie Toffoli, Orange County Public Schools, Pricilla A. Scotlan Award for Distinguished Service

Renee Carrigan, Illinois State University, AAEE Star Award

Sandra Frederick, Grove City College, AAEE Star Award

Amy Hatmaker, University of Houston, AAEE Star Award

Dana Morrison, East Baton Rouge Parish School System, AAEE Star Award

Charlene Durant, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Outstanding Contributions Award

Tom Kersten, Roosevelt University, Research/Publications Award


2020


Cindy Holland, University of Delaware, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Rita Moreno, University of Texas-Austin, Emeritus Membership Award

Ball State University Office of Teacher Education Services and Clinical Practice, Director Jon Dee and

Assistant Directors Sari Harris and Emily Karas, Innovative Programs/Practices Award

Meredith Brewer, Kentucky Department of Education, AAEE Star Award

Ronnetha Darrett, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (Indiana), AAEE Star Award

Herasheia Dozier, Fulton County Schools (Georgia), AAEE Star Award

Charlene Durant, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (Maryland), AAEE Star Award

Steve Zollinger, Brigham Young University - Idaho, AAEE Star Award

 

2019


Sherri Morris, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Tom Casey, Texas Tech University, Charles A. Marshall Award 

Daphne Donaldson, East Baton Rouge Parish School System, AAEE Star Award

Donna Cooper, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, AAEE Star Award

Dannon Loveland, Utah State University, AAEE Star Award

Greg Dietz, Maine Township High School District 207, Outstanding Contributions in HR Award

Diana Brush, Clarion University, Outstanding Contributions in Career Services Award

Amy Hatmaker, University of Houston- Victoria, Research/Publications Award

Neil Otto, Orange County Public Schools (FL), Innovative Programs/Practices Award


2018


Derek Jack, Brigham Young University, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Deb Snyder, Former AAEE Executive Director, Charles A. Marshall Award 

Liz Young, Fulton County Schools, AAEE Star Award

David Azzarito, Orange County Public Schools, AAEE Star Award

Dan Covino, Grinnell College, AAEE Star Award

Allison Musser, The University of Utah, Outstanding Contributions Award

Sherri Morris, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Research/Publications Award 

Becky Faber, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Emeritus Member Award 

Dawn Jones, Northern Illinois University, Emeritus Member Award

Deb Snyder, Former AAEE Executive Director, Emeritus Member Award

 

2017 


Todd Fukai, Cherry Creek Schools, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Diana Sanchez, University of California – San Marcos, Charles A. Marshall Award 

Joan Welker, Lock Haven University (retired), Emeritus Membership

Lisa Mann, University of Georgia, AAEE Star Award

John Snyder, Slippery Rock University, AAEE Star Award

Shari Leder, Weber State University, Outstanding Contributions Award

Rebecca. Faber, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Research/Publications Award 


2016 


Jason Kennedy, Wake County Public School System, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Rebecca Faber, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Charles A. Marshall Award

Derek Jack, Brigham Young University, Outstanding Contributions Award – Career Services 

Amanda Waleski, Cherry Creek Schools, Outstanding New Member Award – Human Services 

Jeff Henley, Vanderbilt University, STAR Award

Amanda Van Doorn, Vanderbilt University, AAEE, STAR Award

Jeff Mayo, Arlington Community Schools, STAR Award

Cecelia Booker, Collierville Schools, AAEE, STAR Award

Joan Welker, Retired, Lock Haven University, STAR Award

Jeff Mayo, Arlington Community Schools, Innovative Programs 


2015 


Rebecca Faber, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Carolyn Muska, Baylor University, Charles A. Marshall Award

Haley Tyson, Lamar University, Outstanding New Member Award – Career Services

Amy Spruce, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Outstanding New Member Award – Human Services 

Rita Moreno, University of Texas at Austin, STAR Award

Sara Russell, Membership Services & Communications Coordinator, AAEE, STAR Award

Deb Snyder, Grove City College, STAR Award 


2014 


Diana Sanchez, California State University San Marcos, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Dawn Scheffner Jones, Northern Illinois University, Charles A. Marshall Award

Cindy Holland, University of Delaware, Outstanding New Member Award – Career Services 

CMOR, Research/ Publications Award

Jack Kronser, Aurora Public Schools, Emeritus Member Award

Jason Kennedy and Sherri Morris, Wake County Public Schools, STAR Award 

Brandon Keonig, Meeting Solutions, STAR Awards 

Jaymie Clark, AAEE, STAR Award 


2013 


John Snyder, Slippery Rock University, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Dale Young, Texas Christian University, Charles A. Marshall Award

Mike Caldwell, Westminster College, Outstanding New Member Award – Career Services 

Dawn Scheffner Jones, Northern Illinois University, Research/ Publications Award

Cindy Holland, University of Delaware, Innovative Programs/ Practices Award

Dale Young, Texas Christian University, Emeritus Member Award

Richard Lambert, Weber State University, Emeritus Member Award

Curt Schafer, Texas State University, Emeritus Member Award

Carrie Durley, Aldine ISD, Emeritus Member Award

Paul Webb, Jr., Emeritus Member Award

Doug Reichenberger, Malone University, Emeritus Member Award

Mary C. Clement, Berry College, STAR Award 


2012 


Kathleen L. Kinney, Dixie State College, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Jack Kronser, Aurora Public Schools, Charles A. Marshall Award

Sarah Dahms, Concordia University, Outstanding New Member Award – Career Services 

Thomas A. Kersten, Roosevelt University, Research/ Publications Award

Suzanne Burkholder, Ohio State University, Emeritus Member Award 


2011 


Kent McAnally, Washburn University, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Curt Shafer, Texas State University - San Marcos, Charles A. Marshall Award

Derek Jack, Utah State University, Outstanding New Member Award – Career Services 

David Bluhm, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Research/ Publications Award 

Bob Maxfield, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Emeritus Member Award

Vickie Decker, Winona State University, Emeritus Member Award

Phyl Naffziger, Northern Illinois University, Emeritus Member Award

Joe Erne, MSD of Washington Township, Emeritus Member Award 


2010 


Dawn S. Jones, Northern Illinois University, IL (Retired), Priscilla A. Scotlan Award 

Doug Peden, Falcon School District #49, CO (Retired), Charles A. Marshall Award 

Leticia Hart, St. Mary's University, Outstanding New Member Award – Career Services 

Todd Fukai, Cherry Creek Schools, Outstanding New Member Award – Human Services 

Deborah Snyder, Grove City College, Research/ Publications Award

Tracy Godon, University of Northern Iowa, Innovative Programs/ Practices Award 

Jack Kronser, Aurora Public Schools, Emeritus Member Award 


2009 


Beverly K. Christy, Westminster College, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Paul H. Webb, Jr., Loudoun County Public Schools, Charles A. Marshall Award

Eric Arellano, University of Texas at San Antonio, Outstanding New Member Award – Career Services

Lois W. Williams, Shelby County Schools, Outstanding New Member Award – Human Services 

Joanne Gallagher, Youngstown State University, Research/ Publications Award

Diane Sledden Reed, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Innovative Programs/ Practices Award

Dawn S. Jones, Northern Illinois University, Emeritus Member Award

Doug Peden, Retired, Falcon School District #49, Emeritus Member Award 


2008 


Dr. Youssef Yomtoob, Hawthorn C.C.S.D. #73, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Douglas Reichenberger, Malone University, Charles A. Marshall Award

Phyllis J. Naffziger, Northern Illinois University, Outstanding New Member Award – Career Services

Mark Brophy, Worcester Public Schools, Outstanding New Member Award – Human Services

John Snyder, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Research/ Publications Award

Rebecca Faber, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Innovative Programs/ Practices Award

James N. Akin, Retired, Kansas State University, 75th Anniversary Meritorious Award 


2007 


Dale Young, Texas Christian University, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Janice S. Jones, Emeritus, Charles A. Marshall Award

Kathleen L. Kinney, Dixie State College of Utah, Outstanding New Member Award – Career Services

Brenda Hinton, Harford County Public Schools, Outstanding New Member Award – Human Services 

Dr. Suzanne Burkholder, Chair Educator Supply & Demand Committee, Research/ Publications Award

Carole Thomas, Defiance College, Emeritus Member Award 

 

2006 


Patricia A. Kindt, SD U-46, Elgin, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Donna Harner, Duke University, Charles A. Marshall Award

Michelle Detiveaux-Rodriguez, University of Texas, Outstanding New Member Award – Career Services 

Dorinda Toppan, Chelmsford Public Schools, Outstanding New Member Award – Human Services 

Bruce Brewer, University of West Georgia, Research/ Publications Award

Lee Goeke, Vancouver Public Schools, Innovative Programs/ Practices Award

Ed Wilgus, Vancouver Public Schools, Innovative Programs/ Practices Award 

John Schaerer, University of Tennessee, Emeritus Member Award 

Darlene Larson, Township High SD #214, Emeritus Member Award 

Karen Stanley, Saratoga Springs City SD, Research/Publications Award 


2005 


Janice S. Jones, Evanston Township HS, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Patricia A. Kindt, SD U-46, Elgin, Charles A. Marshall Award

Rebecca Faber, University of Nebraska, Outstanding New Member Award – Career Services 

Doug Peden, Falcon SD, Falcon, Outstanding New Member Award – Human Services 

Curt Schafer, Texas State University-San Marcos, Research/ Publications Award 

Richard Sederstrom, Concord-Carlisle SD, Emeritus Member Award

Bonita McClain Vinson, Texas Lutheran University, Research/Publications Award 

Peter B. Swanson, University of Wyoming, Research Grant Award 

Tracey L. Conrad, Hickman High School, Research Grant Award


2004 


Richard J. Sederstrom, Concord-Carlisle SD, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award 

James S. Head, University of Wisconsin, Charles A. Marshall Award 

Elizabeth Vera, Loyola University, Research/ Publications Award

Dale Delli, Aptaksic-Tripp School District, Research/Publications Award 

Linda Kaiser, University of Missouri-Columbia, Research Grant Award 


2003 


Mildred V. Trent, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award 

Judy Applebaum, SUNY University at Buffalo, Charles A. Marshall Award 


2002 


Donald L. Gorman, Western Washington University, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Lee Goeke, Vancouver Public Schools, Innovative Programs/ Practices Award

Teresa Alewel, Central Missouri State University, Innovative Programs/ Practices Award 

Melisa Beeson, Ball State University, Innovative Programs/ Practices Award

Androniki Fallis, Longwood University, Emeritus Member Award 


2001 


Androniki Fallis, Longwood University, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award

Neil Vickers, Arkansas State University, Innovative Programs/ Practices Award 


2000 


John Schaerer, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award 


1999 


Carolyn Scott Bray, University of Texas-Dallas, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award 


1998 


Beth Williams, Northern Arizona University, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award 

 

1997

 

Elaine Stover, Arizona State University, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award 


1996 


Terry E. Glenn, University of Kansas, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award 


1995 


Art S. Harvey, Eastern Kentucky University, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award 

John Benka, Maine Township 207, Emeritus Member Award 


1994 


Linda Bird, Vanderbilt University, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award 

 

1993 

 

Roger Beaumont, Broward County Public Schools, Priscilla A. Scotlan Award 


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