Awards & Recognition

Roy E. Harkin Teacher Recognition Award

The Teacher Recognition Award was established in 2008 in memory of Dr. Roy E. Harkin. Dr. Harkin served as the chair of the Education Department at UNCW from 1976 to 1979. In 1979 the department became the School of Education, and Dr. Harkin was named as the first dean. He served as Dean until 1991. This award is funded by the family and friends of Dr. Harkin in recognition of his commitment to partnerships with public schools and his appreciation for the contributions of public school educators to teacher education programs and the preparation of prospective teachers. The award is designed to recognize a public school teacher who has contributed to the preparation of future teachers by demonstrating excellence as a partnership teacher and/or site coordinator.

Fall 2019 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Site Coordinator Teddye Park (left) Heritage Elementary School Onslow County Schools
	Spring 2019 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Site Coordinator Bridget Wortman (middle) Pender County Schools
Fall 2018 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Site Coordinator Brandy Elbinger (right) Camp Lejeune Schools
	Spring 2018 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Richelle Dombroski (right) Emsley A. Laney High School New Hanover County Schools
Fall 2017 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Timothy Mills (middle) Pine Valley Elementary New Hanover County Schools
	Spring 2017 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Samara Kuhn (middle) Island Montessori Charter School
Fall 2016 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Lisa Dolak (middle) Town Creek Elementary Brunswick County Schools