{"id":2384,"date":"2025-05-07T17:37:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T21:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/teachers-college\/?p=2384"},"modified":"2025-05-07T17:47:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T21:47:28","slug":"impact-innovation-and-inspiration-teachers-college-end-of-the-year-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/teachers-college\/2025\/05\/07\/impact-innovation-and-inspiration-teachers-college-end-of-the-year-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Impact, Innovation, and Inspiration: Teachers College End of the Year Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday, May 1, the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom was filled with celebration as Teachers College came together for the annual End of the Year Celebration. The event honored the outstanding achievements of faculty and staff whose contributions embody the mission and spirit of the college. From groundbreaking research and transformative teaching to meaningful service and milestone retirements, the evening was a heartfelt reflection of what makes Teachers College so exceptional: its people.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c2f\">Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2384 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124838\/IMG_7427-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124838\/IMG_7427-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Three people smile for a photo. A woman in a red polo shirt holds a wooden plaque, flanked by a woman in a black blazer and a man in a blue shirt and colorful tie.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124838\/IMG_7427-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124838\/IMG_7427-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124838\/IMG_7427-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124838\/IMG_7427-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124838\/IMG_7427-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2385'>\n\t\t\t\tOutstanding Professional Staff Award winner Nikki Al-Khatib (center) is pictured with TC Dean Katy Bulkley (left) and Indiana Academy Executive Director Dain Kavars (right).\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124851\/IMG_7429-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124851\/IMG_7429-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Three people smile for a photo. A man in a grey jacket and plaid shirt holds a Ball State University plaque.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124851\/IMG_7429-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124851\/IMG_7429-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124851\/IMG_7429-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124851\/IMG_7429-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124851\/IMG_7429-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2386'>\n\t\t\t\tOutstanding University Schools Teaching Award winner Philip Lobo (center) is pictured with TC Dean Katy Bulkley (left) and Indiana Academy Executive Director Dain Kavars (right).\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124906\/IMG_7435-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124906\/IMG_7435-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Three women smile for a photo in front of a large plant. The woman in the center holds a wooden plaque that reads &quot;Ball State University Outstanding Service Award&quot;.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124906\/IMG_7435-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124906\/IMG_7435-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124906\/IMG_7435-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124906\/IMG_7435-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124906\/IMG_7435-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2387'>\n\t\t\t\tOutstanding Service Award winner Lisa Rubenstein (center) is pictured with TC Dean Katy Bulkley (left) and Educational Psychology Interim Department Chair Serena Shim (right).\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124922\/IMG_7438-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124922\/IMG_7438-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Three women smile and stand together, with the woman in the center holding a framed award from Ball State University.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124922\/IMG_7438-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124922\/IMG_7438-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124922\/IMG_7438-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124922\/IMG_7438-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124922\/IMG_7438-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2388'>\n\t\t\t\tOutstanding Research Award winner Thalia Mulvihill (center) is pictured with TC Dean Katy Bulkley (left) and Educational Leadership Department Chair Serena Salloum (right).\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124937\/IMG_7441-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124937\/IMG_7441-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Three people stand together in front of a plant. A man in a red Ball State pullover holds a plaque, flanked by a woman in a black blazer and a woman in a blue dress.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124937\/IMG_7441-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124937\/IMG_7441-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124937\/IMG_7441-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124937\/IMG_7441-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124937\/IMG_7441-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2389'>\n\t\t\t\tOutstanding Teaching Award winner Scott Dueker (center) is pictured with TC Dean Katy Bulkley (left) and Special Education Department Chair Kim Zoder-Martell (right).\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124952\/IMG_7444-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124952\/IMG_7444-1024x749.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Three women smile for a photo. The woman in the center wears a rust-colored dress and holds a plaque, while the others wear a black blazer and a blue dress.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124952\/IMG_7444-1024x749.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124952\/IMG_7444-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124952\/IMG_7444-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124952\/IMG_7444-1536x1123.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07124952\/IMG_7444-2048x1498.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2390'>\n\t\t\t\tOutstanding Access and Opportunity Advocate Award winner Kelsey Spurgin (center) is pictured with TC Dean Katy Bulkley (left) and Special Education Department Chair Kim Zoder-Martell (right).\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125008\/IMG_7449-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125008\/IMG_7449-1024x740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A woman in a yellow blazer and glasses speaks at a wooden podium. A projection screen behind her displays an award announcement with two photos.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125008\/IMG_7449-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125008\/IMG_7449-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125008\/IMG_7449-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125008\/IMG_7449-1536x1111.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125008\/IMG_7449-2048x1481.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2391'>\n\t\t\t\tAccess and Opportunity in Education Dissertation Award winner Samantha Lopez (unable to attend) was honored by Associate Dean for Engagement Kendra Lowery.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125024\/IMG_7453-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125024\/IMG_7453-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Three women smile and stand together. The woman in the center holds a wooden plaque from Ball State University.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125024\/IMG_7453-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125024\/IMG_7453-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125024\/IMG_7453-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125024\/IMG_7453-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125024\/IMG_7453-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2392'>\n\t\t\t\tMandy Latz, Dissertation Chair for Access and Opportunity in Education Dissertation Award winner Samantha Lopez, was also honored at the event. She is pictured here (center) with TC Dean Katy Bulkley (left) and Associate Dean for Engagement Kendra Lowery (right).\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125038\/IMG_7457-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125038\/IMG_7457-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Two women smile while holding a Ball State University plaque for Abigail Comber. One wears a black blazer over a red floral top, and the other wears a black dress.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125038\/IMG_7457-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125038\/IMG_7457-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125038\/IMG_7457-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125038\/IMG_7457-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125038\/IMG_7457-2048x1537.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2393'>\n\t\t\t\tTC Dean Katy Bulkley (left) honored Abigail Comber, Burris Principal and Chairperson, with the Dean\u2019s Citation for Outstanding Leadership.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125052\/IMG_7460-scaled.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125052\/IMG_7460-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A woman in a black blazer and red floral top and a man in a grey shirt and jeans smile while holding a wooden plaque from Ball State University.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125052\/IMG_7460-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125052\/IMG_7460-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125052\/IMG_7460-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125052\/IMG_7460-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07125052\/IMG_7460-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2394'>\n\t\t\t\tTC Dean Katy Bulkley (left) honored Shawn Sriver, Accreditation and Assessment Coordinator, with the Dean\u2019s Citation for Outstanding Service.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07142215\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-1.02.39%E2%80%AFPM.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[gallery-0]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07142215\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-1.02.39%E2%80%AFPM-1024x575.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A woman with glasses and a patterned scarf wears a black top and smiles for a portrait photo.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07142215\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-1.02.39%E2%80%AFPM-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07142215\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-1.02.39%E2%80%AFPM-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07142215\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-1.02.39%E2%80%AFPM-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07142215\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-1.02.39%E2%80%AFPM-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07142215\/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-1.02.39%E2%80%AFPM-2048x1149.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2421'>\n\t\t\t\tOutstanding Staff Award Winner Karla Carmichael was unable to attend event.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c2f\">Honoring Our Retirees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At the Celebration we also recognized several esteemed colleagues as they retire from Teachers College:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Michelle Glowacki-Dudka<\/strong> retires after more than 20 years of transformative work in Adult and Community Education. A national leader in her field, she leaves behind a legacy defined by compassion, social justice, and scholarly excellence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Sheron Fraser-Burgess<\/strong> concludes a 19-year career marked by scholarship in educational philosophy and a deep commitment to preparing culturally responsive educators. Her work has shaped students, colleagues, and conversations across higher education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Carolyn Hitchens<\/strong> retires after 29 years of service, known for her innovative immersive learning projects and her dedication to creating engaging, inclusive learning experiences across the K\u201312 continuum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mr. Gary Pavlechko<\/strong> was honored for his quiet yet transformative leadership in the implementation of edTPA. His deep care for students and tireless support elevated the work of the Educator Preparation Program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ms. Cary Witter<\/strong>, Budget and Administrative Coordinator at the Indiana Academy, retires after 15 years of service. Her organizational expertise, supportive spirit, and generosity have made her a cornerstone of the Academy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ms. Cheryl Veatch<\/strong>, Admissions Office Coordinator at the Indiana Academy, retires after 19 years as the welcoming face of the school. Her professionalism, warmth, and team spirit have shaped countless student and family experiences.<\/p>\n<p>These awards and recognitions represent just a glimpse into the incredible talent, dedication, and impact of our Teachers College community. Congratulations to all honorees and thank you for the ways you continue to shape lives and lead with purpose.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c2f\">Digital Program<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For a more in-depth look at all of our award winners, retirees, and those honored for their years of service, check out the Teachers College End of the Year Celebration Digital Program: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/07173330\/EOY-2025-Digital-Program.pdf\">EOY 2025 Digital Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday, May 1, the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom was filled with celebration as Teachers College came together for the annual End of the Year Celebration. The event honored the outstanding achievements of faculty and staff whose contributions embody the mission and spirit of the college. 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