Category: Alumni

Teachers College Global Connections – Egypt

September 16, 2022 by Debbie Roberts

On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, five Ball State University faculty and one alumnus, travelled to New Cairo, Egypt. Their goal was to learn more about Egypt’s culture and education system while sharing educational research, insights from American K-12 schools, and ideas for future implementation. Global Connections Over the 18 days the group was in New […]

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Alumni Feature: Liana Mann

August 4, 2022 by Debbie Roberts

Get to know Liana Mann, a July 2022 graduate from the Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education program in the Department of Educational Leadership. Name: Liana Mann (She/Her) Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina Undergraduate major/minor: Music Education specialization choral Undergraduate alma mater: Bowling Green State University When did you graduate with your bachelor’s degree? Spring 2021 […]

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Teachers College Graduate Chosen for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program

July 25, 2022 by Debbie Roberts

Four recent Ball State University graduates have been chosen for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. This program is one of the most prestigious and widely recognized international programs, which grants support for pursuing graduate studies, conducting research, or teaching English abroad. This year’s Ball State Fulbright U.S. Student Program selections include Teachers College graduate Alexis Pitchford. […]

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Inaugural Indiana School Counselor and Administrator Collaboration Institute

June 10, 2022 by Debbie Roberts

On Monday, June 13th and Tuesday, June 14th, over 180 school counselors and school administrators from across the state participated in the inaugural Indiana School Counselor and Administrator Collaboration Institute (ISCACI) at the Ball State University Alumni Center. Organized by Dr. Rachel Geesa, Assistant Clinical Professor of Educational Leadership and Dr. Theresa Kruczek, Professor of […]

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Alumni Feature: Tameka Wilson – Teachers College Young Alumni Award Winner

December 30, 2021 by Debbie Roberts

Tameka Wilson, winner of the Teachers College Young Alumni Award, earned a master’s degree in educational administration from the Department of Educational Leadership in 2012. Some of her fond memories of her time at Ball State include catching plays at Emens Auditorium and cheering on the basketball team. She also appreciated Dr. Marilyn Quick pushing […]

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Alumni Feature: Roy Weaver – Teachers College Career Achievement Award Winner

December 23, 2021 by Debbie Roberts

Dr. Roy Weaver, winner of the Teachers College Career Achievement Award, earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in speech in 1968, and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in 1971 from Ball State University. His dedication to Ball State and to Teachers College has helped shape TC into the institution it […]

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Recent Online Graduate’s Journey to Commencement

December 20, 2021 by Debbie Roberts

On Saturday, December 18, 2021, Worthen Arena was filled with excitement and joy, as family, friends, and faculty came together to celebrate the achievements of the 2021 Fall graduates. Every graduate has a different path on the journey to the stage at commencement. For Annie Joines Prentice that journey was a long one and included […]

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Alumni Feature: Sherwood Smith – Teachers College Outstanding Alumni Award Winner

December 16, 2021 by Debbie Roberts

Dr. Sherwood Smith, winner of the Teachers College Outstanding Alumni Award, earned an EdD in Adult and Community Education from Teachers College in 1996. Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in Zoology, and a master’s degree in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching from Washington State University. Multicultural Educator When Dr. […]

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Alumni Feature: Kristofer Scholtes – Teachers College Young Alumni Award Winner

December 9, 2021 by Debbie Roberts

Mr. Kristofer Scholtes, winner of the Teachers College Young Alumni Award, earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary physics and chemistry education, with a minor in mathematics education from Ball State in 2005. Seven years later, in 2012, he earned a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from Teachers College. He has fond memories of […]

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Featured: Michelle and Jim Ryan – Teachers College Patron Award Winners

December 2, 2021 by Debbie Roberts

Michelle and Jim Ryan, winners of the Teachers College Patron Award, have made a huge impact in the Teachers College community. At the end of 2020 they made a $1.45 million gift to Teachers College, the largest single gift in the long history of TC and established the Michelle A. and James T. Ryan Family […]

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