Congratulations to the award winners and all the 2009 Art Education graduates!
Gallery of Images from the Awards Event
Art Education Awards
Rachel Whittier Memorial Fund Award……………..……………. Ross Normandin
Awarded to a student graduating from the Art Education Department who exemplifies the promise, ideals, qualities, and spirit of a great teacher. Rachel Whittier was a Professor of Art Education at the former Massachusetts School of Art.
Dorothy Jacobs Platt Prize for Art Education …………..……..….… Alison Miller
Awarded to a graduating student majoring in Art Education who exhibits the passion and ability to inspire learning and is committed, dedicated, and enthusiastic about teaching art in public schools. Dorothy Jacobs Platt, a native of Concord, Mass., graduated 1934 with a B.S. in Art Education. She taught art in the public schools of five Massachusetts towns in the 1930s and 40s.
Robert Thomas Higgins Memorial Award…………………… Sarah Merianos and Quang-Toai Thach
Awarded on the basis of merit and need to two students, either juniors or seniors in Art Education. The late Mr. Higgins was an alumnus of Mass Art who resided and taught in Brockton.
Peter Masciarotte Memorial Award………………….….…………….. Emily Brozyna
Awarded to a deserving junior or senior Art Education major in honor of Peter Masciarotte, a class of 1992 Art Education alumnus. His commitment to the arts and education through his work with children, families, and parents continues to inspire those who knew him.
Mark Fallon Award ……………….……………………………………… Cora Meginsky
The Mark Fallon Award goes to an outstanding undergraduate. Mark Fallon was an exuberant and dedicated student teacher. Before he did his student teaching, he was an incredible asset as Saturday Studios Assistant. Mark passed away early in life. This award goes to a student who shares his spirit and purposefulness and passion for teaching.
Inez K. Woodberry Award……………….…..……………..……. Elizabeth Pasek-Allen
Awarded to a graduating senior who has exhibited outstanding ability and is entering the field of the teaching of art
Civic Engagement Award ……..………………………….…..……..…….. Amy Tatreau
Awarded to the Art Education student who has acted as a powerful catalyst for personal growth and social change in members of a community beyond our campus.
Graduate Book Award ……………….….………………………………… Haining Wang
Awarded to an outstanding graduate student
Department Honors
Art Teacher Education ………………………………………………………. Cora Meginsky
Studio Education ………………….…………………………….…….…. Alexandra Dubois
Museum Education ………………………………………………………… Sarah Merianos
Community Education …………………………………………..……..….. Emily Brozyna
The Art Education Department reserves graduation with department honors for students who demonstrate many of the following characteristics: high achievement in Art Education courses, a vigorous practice of art and teaching, ability to reflect on their own practice, service to department and/or community, professional initiative.
Graduation with Distinction
Leah Bolton
Emily Brozyna
Patrick Cullen
Alexandra Dubois
Kevin Long
Cora Meginsky
Elizabeth Pasek-Allen
Students who graduate with distinction have achieved at least six Honors grades, including Honors in Critical Studies and their major.
Foundation Auction Award
| B.F.A. in Art Education | Teacher Preparation Program |
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| Rachel Akiba Casey Bell Debrah Bell Robin Bellinger Leea Bolton Emily Brozyna Lorraine Casamento Patrick Cullen Bridget Curley Alexandra Dubois Ashley Hetland Kevin Long |
Ashley Marchetti-Burton Cora Meginsky Sarah Merianos Alison Miller Natasha Nese Ross Normandin Elizabeth Pasek-Allen Payton Rheault Claudia Sanderson Sylvia Shephard Amy Tatreau Shynna Viteri |
Joseph Carrigg Joni Crothers Stephanie Marcus Christine McKinnon Sarah Miller Monica Mitchell Phillip Olson Sheryl Pace Brian Reddy Shayla Vines |
Mary Ellen O’Brien
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