2009 Neag School of Education Alumni Society Awards PDF Print E-mail

The Neag School of Education Alumni Society and the faculty of the Neag School of Education held its 11th Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, May 16, 2009. Faculty and alumni gathered to formally recognize the achievements of some of our outstanding graduates.

Our award recipients are educators who have made significant contributions across all levels of education. We know that you will agree with our outstanding selection of alumni to honor:

Distinguished Alumnus

Kirk Ferentz

  • Selected by Dean’s Administrative Council
  • B.A. '78 in English Education, Neag School of Education
  • Head football Coach, University of Iowa
  • Complete Bio
  • Read an article on Coach Ferentz at www.UConnHuskies.com
Outstanding Professional

Ernest M. Julian

  • Nominated by Barry Sheckley
  • M.A. '88, Ph.D. '92 in Adult & Vocational Education, Neag School of Education
  • Chief, Office of Food Protection, Rhode Island Department of Health
  • Complete Bio
Outstanding Higher Education Professional

Wendy B. Libby

  • Nominated by Mark Shibles
  • Ph.D. '94 in Educational Administration, Neag School of Education
  • President, Stephens College, Columbia, MO
  • Complete Bio
Outstanding School Administrator

Karen L. List

  • Nominated by Plato Karafelis and Barry Sheckley
  • Ph.D. '83, in Curriculum & Instruction, Neag School of Education
  • Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, West Hartford, CT
  • Complete Bio
Outstanding School Superintendent

Louise S. Berry

  • Nominated by Mark Shibles
  • B.A. '52, M.A '61, J.D. '78 from the University of Connecticut
  • Superintendent of Schools, Brooklyn, Conn.
  • Complete Bio
Outstanding School Educator

Frank E. Gawle

  • Nominated by Gary G. Richards
  • B.S. '81 in Music Education from Neag School of Education
  • Band Director, Wilton High School, Wilton, CT
  • Complete Bio
Outstanding Kinesiology Professional

Michael F. Bergeron

  • Nominated by Doug Casa
  • M.A. '90, Ph.D. '93 in Exercise Physiology, Neag School of Education
  • Director, National Institute for Athletic Health & Performance and Center for Youth Sports and Health, Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Complete Bio
Outstanding Physical Therapy Professional

David Tiberio

  • Nominated by Craig Denegar
  • B.S. '73 Physical Therapy, '81 M.S. Allied Health, '95 Ph.D. Sport Biomechanics
  • Professor Emeritus, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Connecticut & Academic Dean, Gray Institute, Adrian, MI
  • Complete Bio


 
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