DR. ALESA WALKER

Dr. Walker received an anonymous shout-out:  "Dr. Walker has done an amazing job filling in for Jeanie Robertson taking on the tasks of Student Teaching Coordinator. She has played the role of Super Woman this semester, and her hard work and attention to detail has not gone unnoticed! Thank you, Dr. Walker!"

DR. MIGUEL GOMEZ

Dr. G received an anonymous shout-out "for always going above and beyond in everything he does! He is an inspiration to all of his students and colleagues and never ceases to amaze me with his unique ways of thinking "outside the box" when engaging his students!"

DR. MELISSA CHAPMAN

"Dr. Melissa Chapman is the kindest, most supportive person! She is always so sweet and appreciative, and her constant encouragement is much appreciated! Thanks for all you do :)"

-Natalie Copeland

PATRICIA GREER

"I want to send a huge shout-out to Patricia for her participation in Sparks Lecture. She was fantastic on the panel and her message was very inspiring. Many people commented on how great the event was, and we owe a lot of that to Patricia's story and her advocacy!"

-Natalie Copeland

DR. CHANEL SCHWENCK

"Chanel pulled together the coolest video project last week; she went around the College asking everyone to read the same quote. The videos were compiled into one big video and everyone got to guess whose voices they were hearing! What a great idea, Chanel! This was such a unique way to get everyone involved in something fun and light. Thanks for being so great!"

-Natalie Copeland

TAMELA DARNELL

Tamela received a very sweet anonymous shout-out:

"99% of the work Tamela Darnell does for the College is behind-the-scenes. She has an incredible work ethic and goes above and beyond every single day. She is one of a kind and COEHS is lucky to have her. Thanks for everything you do, Tamela - even the stuff we don’t see!"

DR. JESSICA EVANS

Dr. Jessica Evans received an anonymous shout-out:

"Dr. Evans is the best model for strong, female leadership that I can think of. I know this because of the way she fearlessly faced a black bear while hiking in the woods of Tennessee. By wrestling the bear, she allowed a tribe of young girl scouts to run for safety. Also, she's done an amazing job of leading the college through the CAEP accreditation self-study submission. Much love goes to Jessica."

SHELLY ANDERSON

"Shout-out to Shelly Anderson: Thanks for all your hard work and your attention to detail! You are very much appreciated!"

ELIZABETH ABANATHY

Elizabeth received an anonymous shout-out!

"Elizabeth is the kindest, sweetest person. She is so dedicated to the work she does in KCSS. It’s a pleasure to work with her!"

DR. SUSANA BLOOMDAHL

"I want to send an anonymous shout-out to Dr. Susana Bloomdahl: She is an amazing person and deserves all the recognition! She is a great mentor."

KRISTEN OAKLEY

Kristen received an anonymous shout-out:

"I just wanted to take a moment to give a huge shout-out to Kristen. I know CDI is grateful to have you as their administrative assistant and your hardwork has made a huge difference! Your dedication to making sure all your work is done correctly does not go unnoticed! Keep up the fantastic work!"

SHELBY BAILEY

Tamela Darnell sent a shout-out:

"I would like to give a big shout-out to the Shelby Bailey, who unlocks the student kitchen each morning when she comes in! It's not part of her job duties, but it helps out the Dean's Office each morning and is greatly appreciated. thanks, Shelby! It doesn't go unnoticed!"

DR. KATY HANCOCK

Dee Gupton sent Dr. Hancock a shout-out!

"Katy has done a wonderful job this past year stepping in as both Interim and now Chair for the CLHS Dept. She is very supportive of our faculty, staff, and students, and always makes herself available to us even when we barge in her office unannounced (mostly me)...sorry Katy! She has a great sense of humor as well! I feel very fortunate to be her Administrative Assistant, and I am thankful to her and the other faculty in our department for making my work life enjoyable!"

DR. JENNIFER EARLS

Tamela Darnell sent a shout-out to Dr. Earls:

"Her advice and knowledge have been invaluable to me, and I feel so lucky to have her as a friend and colleague. Thank you for your willingness to help me search for answers to my many questions!"

HOLLY BLOODWORTH

Tamela Darnell also sent a shout-out to Holly:

"Holly’s dedication to her students shines, especially in her passion for the Belize Study Abroad program. She works tirelessly to make sure our students have an amazing student teaching abroad experience in Belize. With securing services to arranging housing, it has been especially challenging this year with new changes since Covid. Holly, thank you for all that you do and safe travels in April!"

DR. STEPHANIE FORD

Dr. Miguel Gomez sends a shout-out to Dr. Ford:

"Dr. Ford is an outstanding teacher educator who truly goes above and beyond to support and inspire her students. With her wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for education, she is able to provide her students with invaluable insights into teaching, learning, and professional development."    

TAMELA DARNELL

Tamela received an anonymous shout-out:

"I would like to send a shout-out to Tamela. She works tirelessly behind the scenes to support our college units and makes sure things in the college run smoothly. She is truly an asset to our college and thank you for all you do!"

NICOLE KENNEDY

Dr. Chanel Schwenck also sent a shout-out to Nicole:

"I'd love to give a shout-out to Nicole Kennedy in TES for her commitment to admitting students to Teacher Education quickly and efficiently. The turnaround has been so fast and she's good about catching things that might have been overlooked in the process. 

Great job, Nicole!"

DR. KIM VIGIL

Dr. Vigil received an anonymous shout-out!

"Dr. Vigil is a prime example of a great colleague and instructor. Her focus on the wellness of our students and the rigor of the educational experiences in her classroom is outstanding. Not only that, she also dedicates much of her time to student support services that connect students with the college. You are amazing Dr. Vigil!"

DR. KAREN MACKEY

"Dr. Karen Mackey brings so much teaching and administrative experience to make her instruction to students be both effective and meaningful. Her passion for the teaching profession encourages many students to pursue this career path. Dr. Mackey’s respected reputation strengthens COEHS relationships with school districts to encourage schools to allow education students to complete practicum hours. She puts forth tremendous effort in her interactions with student teacher candidates to make them excited to become teachers."

ADAM BLAIR

"Mr. Adam Blair has done an exceptional job growing the MSU Henderson Education Program. His students consistently share that they choose teaching because of his passion for the profession. Students can always count on Mr. Blair to support them achieve their goal to become a teacher. Mr. Blair creates a positive learning environment to promote students entering the teaching profession."

DR. SAMIR PATEL

Dr. Patel got a shout-out from his administrative assistant, Libby Davis:

"Dr. Patel always keeps me on my toes and continues to make me laugh! He is a great leader and very caring to his faculty, staff and students."

DR. ANDREA WILLSON

"As a new-ish faculty member in the college, Andrea has been impressive with her leadership skills and honesty. Her understanding of higher education and awareness of program standards has made her a valuable addition to the college. I appreciate her conscientious and purposeful feedback for program improvement, and her dedication to student growth. On a personal note, I truly appreciate her matter-of-fact communication style, and her good sense of humor. Thank you for being a great colleague, Andrea!"

MISSY TISH

Missy received an anonymous shout-out: 

"Missy is not only is a rockstar for the KATE department, but she also does so much more for the college. Missy does a lot of behind the scenes work for the college from running the TVs, paperwork for tech upgrades for the building, checking calendars and so much more. Thank you for being awesome Missy. You are very much appreciated by EVERYONE in the college."