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.
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Fall 2017 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Timothy Mills (middle) Pine Valley Elementary New Hanover County Schools |
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Spring 2017 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Samara Kuhn (middle) Island Montessori Charter School |
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Fall 2016 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Lisa Dolak (middle) Town Creek Elementary Brunswick County Schools |
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Spring 2016 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Katherine Larkins (middle) Charles P. Murray Middle New Hanover County Schools |
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Fall 2015 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Cynthia Laws (left) Morton Elementary Onslow County Schools |
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Spring 2015 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Merla Jansen (middle) Topsail Elementary Pender County Schools |
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Fall 2014 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Katie McLam (middle) Whiteville Primary and Edgewood Elementary Schools' Site Coordinator Whiteville City Schools |
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Spring 2014 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Debra Bryant (middle) Lejeune High School Camp Lejeune Schools |
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Fall 2013 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Tabitha Smith (right) Beulaville Elementary School Duplin County |
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Spring 2013 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Lisa Turlington (on left) Butler Avenue Elementary Clinton City Schools |
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Fall 2012 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Ashley Knauff (middle) White Oak Elementary School Carteret County |
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Spring 2012 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Angelique Young Union Middle School Sampson County |
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Fall 2011 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award Partnership Teacher Rebecca Hamm (right) Acme Delco Elementary School Columbus County |
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Spring 2011 Roy E. Harkin Recognition Award
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Past Awards and Highlights
- 2010 Roy Harkin Award
- 2009 Roy Harkin Award
- Julie Duclos-Greenwood, PDS Principal Murrayville Elementary School, Named Wachovia Regional Principal of the Year
- Dr. Dan Strickland, PDS Superintendent Named North Carolina Southeast Region Superintendent of the Year 2009-2010
