College of Education Administration
Ingrid Guerra-Lopez, Ph.D.
Professor and Interim Dean
Linda Carter
Director, Budget Office for the Office of the Dean
Elizabeth Corah-Hopkins, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean of Academic Accreditation and Assessment
Julie Osburn
Director, Office of Research
Paul Johnson
Assistant Dean, Division of Academic Services
William Hill , Ed.D.
Assistant Professor (Clinical) and Interim Assistant Dean,
Administrative and Organizational Studies
and
Theoretical and Behavioral Foundations
Nate McCaughtry, Ph.D.
Professor and Assistant Dean, Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies
Kathryn Roberts, Ph.D.
Professor and Interim Assisstant Dean, Teacher Education Division
Wayne State University College of Education
Board of Visitors
Rose Bellanca, Ed.D. Wendye Mingo, Ph.D.
Dazmonique Carr Matthew Outlaw, Ed.D.
Ines DeJesus Marcileen Pruitt, J.D.
Deborah Jenkins, Ed.D. Lois Mae Vaughan-Hussain, Ed.D., Chair
Carmen Kennedy-Rogers, Ed.D. Alvin L. Ward, Jr., Ed.D.
College of Education
Philanthropy Office
Mary M. Barden
Director of Philanthropy
Michael Gute
Philanthropy Officer
Wayne State University
Board of Governors
Marilyn Kelly, Chair Anil Kumar
Bryan C. Barnhill II Terri Lynn Land
Michael Busuito Shirley Stancato
Mark Gaffney Dana Thompson
M. Roy Wilson, ex officio
WAYNE STATE
College of Education
Wayne State University
Virtual Scholarship Reception
2021-2022
Scholarship Awards Reception
August 24 , 2021
Wayne State University
Development Communications
Office of the Dean
Tracy Boyce
Donna Carroll
Linda Carter
Office of Development Affairs
Hannah Orlicki
Christine Wedge
Wayne State University
College of Education
2021-2022
Virtual Scholarship Reception
wayne.edu/live
August 24, 2021
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
College of Education
Administrative & Technical Support
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Program
Welcome
Julie Osburn, Chair
COE Scholarship Committee
Greetings from the Dean
Ingrid Guerra-López, Ph.D.
Professor and Interim Dean, College of Education
Kathleen Reilly Koory Endowed
Faculty Development Award Presentation
Ingrid Guerra-López, Ph.D.,
Professor and Interim Dean
Awardee
Erica B. Edwards, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
2021-2022
College of Education
Scholarship Committee
Office of the Dean
Committee Chair
Julie Osburn
Academic Services
LaSondra Dawn
Administrative & Organizational Studies
Jasmine Ulmer
Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies
Heather Ladanyi
Teacher Education
Beverly Schneider
Theoretical & Behavioral Foundations
Monte Piliawsky
Development & Alumni Affairs
Michael Gute
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Professor Arthur Brown Endowed Memorial
Award Presentation
Paul Johnson,
Assistent Dean
Division of Academic Services
Awardees
Drs. Charles and Janice Green
Expressions of Gratiude
COE Scholarship Recipients
Closing Remarks
Julie Osburn
Juanita B. Washington Endowed Scholarship
Ms. Washington, a College of Education alumna, is passionate for Math and Science and
has implemented interdisciplinary curriculum in her classroom throughout her teaching
career. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide scholarships to full or part-
time undergraduate students enrolled in the Teacher Education Program in College of
Education who are in good academic standing with financial need. Her scholarship is
designed to give first opportunity to graduates of Detroit Public Schools Community
District.
Hubert and Elsie Watson Endowed Scholarship
Hubert Watson received his bachelor’s, masters and doctoral degrees from the College of
Education. Elsie received her master’s degree from the college. Hubert and Elsie taught
for many years in Oak Park and Ferndale schools. This scholarship was made possible by a
generous bequest from Elsie Watson.
Earl A. Weiley Endowed Scholarship
Professor Weiley joined the College of Education faculty in 1940 and became chair of the
Art Education Department in 1950. From 1962-68 he served as director of admissions
for the college, then returned to the faculty in art education, from which he retired
in 1980. This endowed fund was created to honor Professor Weiley’s memory and his
contributions to the field of art education.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Bernard J. Weiss Scholarship
Bernard J. Weiss was the senior author and conceptualizer of the Holt Basic Reading Series
first published in 1973. Subsequent editions were published in 1977, 1980, 1983, and
1986. Bernie, along with other authors, designed the structure of the student readers,
teacher manuals, workbooks, and ancillary materials. This scholarship comes to the College
of Education via the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and supports students in the Educational
Administration or Educational Leadership programs in the College of Education. In 2015,
the Weiss family directed a second scholarship to be awarded to a graduate student in the
Reading, Language & Literature Program.
Robert Wingert Endowed Scholarship
Robert (Rob) Wingert (1985-2012) was an inspirational teacher, coach, role model and
mentor dedicated to sharing his love for fitness and healthy lifestyles. A graduate of the
college’s Kinesiology program, he positively impacted hundreds of students and young
athletes throughout his life. This scholarship in his memory was established by Robert
and Marilyn Weidenbach and Kevin and Patricia Dib and their families to keep alive Rob’s
memory and aspirations.
Elizabeth Halfert Youngman Endowed Memorial Scholarship
for Science Teachers
Elizabeth H. Youngman was a teacher and head of the science department at Detroit’s
Northeastern High School for 40 years. This scholarship was established with a gift from
her estate for science education majors.
Fern E. Zwickey Endowed Scholarship Fund
This endowed fund was established to honor Fern Zwickey who came to Wayne State
as a special instructor in 1937. She left to become the Director of Arts and Crafts for
the Work Projects Administration from 1939 - 1944 when she rejoined the faculty in Art
Education. She retired in 1969. The fund recognizes Art Education majors for excellent in
Art Education Studies, potential as an Art Teacher, good character and leadership ability.
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Tina Abbott Endowed Scholarship
Robert Neda
David Adamany Fund for
Alternative Pathways to Teaching
Program
Michelle Anderson
Veronica Hinton
Elaina Larry
Lisa Westbrooks
Emma Lee Aisthorpe Endowed
Scholarship
Layla Abid Ali
Wedian Alsalamy
Muamar Shahit
Carol Ann Albertson Memorial
Endowed Scholarship
Alyssa Lewis
Irma R. and Larry A. Antila
Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Rokaya Alrefai
Ana Calderon
Charles C. Barnes Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Johnnetta Bell
Beta Sigma Phi Endowed
Scholarship
Judith Flood
Peshotan Shirin Bhavnagri
Endowed Scholarship
China Leitner
Eva Marie & William S. Billups
Endowed Scholarship
Angela Farrah
Laura S. Blanchet Endowed
Scholarship
Tommie Dickey
Crystal Fuller
Fatima Garcia
Mubasshira Jannat
Ana Sandoval
Roger and Mildred Blomquist
Endowed Scholarship
Mark Salzwedel
Wynn Butler Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Shymia Hill
Helen M. Butts Endowed
Scholarship Kyle Chung
Zahraa Darwich
Ria Das
Augustus J. Calloway Jr. Endowed
Scholarship
Mark Salzwedel
Laura Katherine Campbell
Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Julien Frazier
College of Education Board of
Visitors Endowed Scholarship
Victoria Matthews
College of Education Dean’s
Endowed Scholarship Fund
Anthony Scott
KeAira Stewart
College of Education Dean’s
Scholarship Fund
Nasime Alnajar
Michael Halvorsen
College of Education Dean’s
Scholarship Fund in Memory of
Professor Shlomo Sawilowsky
Fiona Brewer
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
RECIPIENTS
2021-2022 Scholarship Awards Ceremony • 3
Dr. Karen Tonso Annual Scholarship
Dr. Karen Tonso retired from WSU in 2014. This scholarship was created by Dr. Tonso in
honor of her doctoral students: those who took her courses, those whose dissertation
committees she chaired, and those whom she served as a member of their dissertation
committees. These doctoral students’ demonstrations of hard work, perseverance and
dedication to excellence inspired this scholarship. It creation makes evident Dr. Tonso’s
desire to enhance the likelihood that future doctoral students will complete their degrees.
Several of Dr. Tonso’s former doctoral students also contributed to this scholarship in
honor of Dr. Tonso’s retirement.
Urban Educator Annual Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Sharon
Elliott and Dr. Jo-Ann Snyder
Sharon Elliott, Ed.D. and Jo-Ann Snyder, Ed.D played pivotal roles in the evolution and
success of the Alternative Pathways to Teaching (APT) programs at the Wayne State
University College of Education. The primary purpose of the APT programs, was to
increase the numbers of teachers from minority and other underrepresented groups in
shortage areas in Detroit Public Schools (DPS) and in Pontiac. Creative alternative avenues
to obtain teacher certification were designed to meet the needs of these students. Drs.
Elliott and Snyder served the College of Education’s Teacher Education Division for 52
years and 28 years respectively. This scholarship is created in honor of their body of work
and the successful completion of the APT program.
Michael and Sara Nancy Horn Vandierdonck and Caroline M. Bartholomy
Endowed Scholarship in the College of Education
This scholarship was established to provide scholarships to students enrolled in the College
of Education pursuing a career in teaching. The donor was inspired by his mother, who
instilled in him the idea that he would be the first in the family to graduate from high
school and attend college. While that idea was never a burden, he never fully embraced
it until he arrived on campus to begin his education at WSU.
Drs. Jay and Marianne Cook Victor Endowed Scholarship
The Victors have lifelong connections to Detroit as they have benefitted from educational
opportunities of the Detroit Public Schools and Wayne State University. During their 35-
year careers, they served the Detroit area, he as a dermatologist and she, as a psychologist.
The current efforts to revitalize Detroit are exciting but the long-term success depends on
better education of its children. This scholarship seeks to support students participating in
TeachDETROIT, an innovative program which aims to prepare teachers for this challenge.
Edward Walker, Ed.D. Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1992 to honor Edward Walker, who for many years served as program
coordinator for the vocational education program in the college’s Teacher Education
Division. Professor Walker served on the education faculty from 1972-91, and he passed
away in 2001.
Susan Wartell Endowed Student Teacher Scholarship
In the fall of 1961, after two years of teaching, first in New York and second in Berkley,
Michigan, Susan Wartell enrolled at Wayne State University. She was earning $4,500 a
year and knew that a master’s degree would help increase her pay. For the first two years,
she taught and took classes. The next three years were dominated by motherhood, but
in the spring of 1966, she received her master’s degree in education with a major in
elementary guidance and counseling. She was the first in her family to earn a graduate
degree. Her undergraduate degree was paid for by an aunt and her master’s degree from
her earnings as a teacher. She was determined to donate to both her alma maters when
she could afford to, especially since the cost of college has become so expensive. She
remembered how busy student teaching was and wanted her donation to help ease the
financial pressure.
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College of Education Pivotal
Moments Endowed Scholarship
Ramarra Garrett
Edna Crosson Endowed
Scholarship
Farhana Aktar
Madison Armour
Alissa Bingham
Brandi Davis
Rachel Greenwald
Claudia Martin
Alexandria Rugenstein
Briana Siwicki
Kibwe Thomas
Ngoc Tieu
Stephanie Walker
Diane Washington
Abriana White
Emma Willett
Qiana Woodson
Mamie Curtis Special Education
Scholarship
Tessa Valentini
Marshall & Thelma Davis Endowed
Scholarship
Madeleine Rutkowski
Delta Kappa Gamma Society Zeta
Chapter Scholarship in Honor of
Paula Dent
Simon English
Rachel Missig
Delta Kappa Gamma, Irene
Walldorf Endowed Scholarship
Kara Olson
Roger and Norine Blake Demont
Endowed Scholarship
Tiyanna Peterson
Detroit Federation of Teachers
Memorial Scholarship
Kortney Singleton
Detroit Public Schools Office of
Health, Physical Education and
Safety Endowed Scholarship
Kyle Lewis
Meredith Miller Ditmore
Endowed
Scholarship
Johnnetta Bell
Geraldine Dolan Endowed
Scholarship
Fiona Brewer
Rachel Goutman
Kayleen Roberts
Deena Dotson
Shymia Hill
Lena Isa
Mubasshira Jannat
Bryana Opalewski
Tanner Robertson
Janice Douglas Endowed
Scholarship
Julien Frazier
Murray A. Douglas Memorial
Scholarship
Nicole Marsh
Gordon Wesley Draper, ‘56, ‘64,
‘68 Endowed Scholarship
Ramarra Garrett
Donna Jean Nunnally Edley
Endowed Scholarship
Golda Amizaa
Dr. Tom Edwards Endowed
Scholarship
Zeinab Al-Akashi
Dr. Ruth E. Ellsworth Endowed
Scholarship
Katlin Bishop
Margaret Elizabeth Ensley
Endowed Scholarship
Lena Isa
Fatima Sareini
Ilene Stark Smith Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Ilene Stark Smith wrote two volumes of poetry. Her poems were read over WCAR radio
and Wayne Cable television, and published in Peninsula Poets, Alura Quarterly, The
Detroit News, Ford World and several suburban newspapers. Ilene’s daughters, Barbara
and Susan, graduated from Wayne State University and established this scholarship in
her memory.
Aida Cannarsa Snow Endowment
Aida Snow graduated from the college with a degree in art education in 1947. For 43
years she taught elementary school art and received many honors as an outstanding art
teacher. Aida was also a philanthropist of note. When Aida passed away in 2001, she left
the college a legacy of children’s art and a major scholarship bequest.
Henrietta Stringer Endowed Scholarship
Henrietta Stringer earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and her education specialist
certificate from the College of Education. She established this scholarship to help others
pursue a rewarding career in education.
Frank C. Stroh Endowed Scholarship
Established by the estate of his sister-in-law Beverly Bain Stroh in his memory, Frank was
an industrial arts teacher and a WSU alumnus.
Helen Theresa Suchara Endowed Scholarship
Helen Suchara was the fourth in a family of ten children, and the first to enter college.
She earned her Bachelor and Master of Arts in Education at Wayne State. At the time,
the Detroit Public Schools and the College of Education at WSU were under the same
governing body and were viewed nationally as show places in teaching and teacher
education. As a teacher in teacher-training in Detroit, she was discovered by a team of
visitors from Columbia University’s Teachers College where she was offered a fellowship.
She also taught at Wheelock College in Boston and special summer assignments at the
University of Delaware and the University of Virginia at Norfolk. In 1956, Helen returned
to WSU’s College of Education as an associate professor and later progressed to full
professor. She retired in 1981. In addition to her lifelong commitment to education,
Helen was a committed volunteer and served on many boards including the COE’s Board
of Visitors, WSU’s Retirees Association, and the International Institute of Metropolitan
Detroit, to name a few.
Joseph Taranto Endowed Scholarship
Joseph Taranto received a bachelor’s in education in 1952 and spent most of his career
working at Chrysler Corporation. He strongly believed no student with ability should be
denied an education because of financial need.
Stephanie Thompson Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was created and funded in 2013 by Meredith Miller Ditmore in honor of
her long-time friend, Stephanie. She established it for full-time or part-time graduate or
undergraduate students as an “expression of gratitude for many years of love, laughter,
and friendship.”
Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan Annual Scholarship in Honor of Dr.
Jacqueline Tilles
Dr. Jacqueline Tilles served as an educator for 56 years, retiring in 2015 from Wayne State
University where she was an associate professor of Reading, Language and Literature.
Prior to WSU, she was on faculty at Hunter College and previously served as a teacher
in the Detroit Public Schools. She is described as the “teacher’s teacher, helping her
students to understand literature and how to engage students to appreciate a wide range
of works, especially literature representing various ethnic groups”. The Literacy Legacy
Fund of Michigan supports the improvement of a literate Michigan citizenry of all ages
through the distribution of charitable funds to enhance literacy-related efforts.
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2021-2022 Scholarship Awards Ceremony • 5
Dr. Jean Fair Endowed Scholarship
Mark Salzwedel
Dorothy L. Fisher Family Endowed
Scholarship
Simon English
Dorothy (Dolly) Geselis Friedman
Memorial Endowed Scholarship
KeAira Stewart
Amanda Parker Funnelle
Endowed Scholarship
Rhonda Gilbert
Helen F. Gilbert Endowed
Scholarship for Student
Assistance
Marina Ali
Jessica Hejka
Sallie W. Gillum Endowed
Memorial
Scholarship
Mutiur Rahman
Shirley Goldman Endowed
Scholarship
Shayna Hale
Charles and Janice Green
Endowed Scholarship
Alanna Craig
Dr. Marvin L. Greene Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Tessa Valentini
Katherine Vannoy
Walter Grigoras Memorial
Scholarship
Tanner Robertson
Leila Walters Hagen Annual
Scholarship
Michael Halvorsen
Mary Kirk Haggarty Memorial
Endowed Scholarship in Art
Therapy
Angela Farrah
Freda A. Harrington Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Shandra Dicks
Trea’mone Hicks
Vera Arbutus and George W.
Hastings Endowed Scholarship
China Leitner
Jean Banks Holloway Endowed
Scholarship
Abida Ahmed
Deena Dotson
Zeinab Elmoussaoui
Ismahan Kaid
Nicholas Lemere
Prisila Lopez
Jazzmin Merkerson
Griffin Oresky
Lindsey Swartz
Tesneem Zahrawi
Ida B. McCray Holmes Endowed
Scholarship
Miranda Dixon
Stuart Itzkowitz and Larry
Zimmerman Endowed
Scholarship
Zekeyra Phillips
Anthony Scott
Holmes Scholars
Mannaseh Cudjoe
Rachel Torres
Anthony Webster
Rachael Ulmer Jefferson Endowed
Scholarship
Gabrielle Willett
Agape Mighion Kallis
Endowed Scholarship
Kelsey Jennett
Kurt G. and Martha Schmidt Endowed Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is a memorial to the Schmidts, who made sacrifices to send three
daughters to WSU, all of whom majored in education. Two received masters degrees,
the third a doctorate. This scholarship is the Schmidt daughters’ public expression of
appreciation for their parents’ efforts to provide for their education.
David C. Sharpe and Jeannette Mance Sharpe Student Teacher
Endowed Scholarship
As alumni of Wayne State University, College of Education, and having retired from
teaching in the Detroit Public Schools after 34 years of service, the Sharpe’s recognize
the importance of a quality education. Both David and Jeannette attended WSU and
graduated with B.S. and M.Ed. degrees. They believe that the education profession is key
to maintaining our democratic society.
Dorothy Silverman Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Dorothy Silverman taught for many years at the Douglas Houghton School in the Corktown
neighborhood of Detroit. She was a caring teacher mindful of the physical, emotional and
academic needs of her students. This scholarship was established by Charles and Mary
Brincat in honor of their friend.
Professor Steven Singleton Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. John Chahin and the Estate of Professor Steven
Singleton for the purpose of providing scholarships to students majoring in Kinesiology.
Professor Singleton was a highly praised and talented educator who enlightened college
students for decades on physical and mental health, nutrition, psychology and substance
abuse.
College of Education Alumni Association Board Endowed Scholarship in
Honor of Drs. Sophie and Daniel Skoney
A look inside the lives of the Skoneys reveals a strong dedication to education that
extends over many generations. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the
University of Detroit’s College of Arts and Science, Sophie went on to earn a teaching
certificate, master’s degree, and doctoral degree from WSU’s College of Education. Upon
graduation, she quickly became an active member of the COE Alumni Association and its
Executive Board, for which she served as president from 1979 to 1982. Sophie worked
as a teacher and administrator in the Detroit Public School system until her retirement in
2000. She also served on the College’s Board of Visitors and was a member of the college’s
125th Anniversary Planning Committee. Dr. Dan Skoney, a graduate of the University of
Detroit’s School of Dentistry, practiced in St. Clair Shores for many years. Dan and Sophie
met at Cooper Elementary School, where Sophie was a teacher and Dan was working as
a dentist for the Detroit Board of Health. During their marriage of over 50 years, raising a
family and serving in the respective careers, the Skoneys stayed connected to the College
of Education, volunteering their time, serving on committees, and providing scholarships
to students. Their legacy will continue through the establishment of this scholarship.
Daniel Patrick Smith Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Daniel Patrick Smith, an accomplished young man with many interests, died in 2004. His
father, Gary Smith, is a retired professor of teacher education. This scholarship is given by
him and Daniel’s mother, Mary Clare Smith.
Gerald and Ann Smith Endowed Scholarship
Gerald and Ann Smith worked for many years with public school systems and other
organizations supporting youth in Detroit. This scholarship is intended to help prepare
future teachers and administrators for leadership roles in urban schools. Gerald passed
away in 2008, and his wife Ann continues to support the scholarship in his memory.
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The Kelly Endowed Scholarship
Christina France
Drs. Thomas H. and Carolyn B. Kiah
Endowed Scholarship
Damond Duncan
Katherine Ray
Jacob S. & Beatrice O. Kounin
Endowed Annual Scholarship
Megan Price
Joyce Krause Detroit Public Schools
Endowed Scholarship
Lauren Chapman
Richard Langlois Special Education
Annual Scholarship
Monique Clayton
L. L. Leddick Endowed Scholarship
Louise Brady
Linda Leet Endowed Scholarship
Marina Ali
Bismah Jamshed
Rachel Missig
Rachel Thompson
Craig Dow Leonard Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Alexis Curry-Williams
Betty J. Lloyd Endowed Scholarship
Kyle Lewis
Theresa A. Lorio Endowed
Scholarship
Deena Dotson
Mildred J. Lyman Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Nicole Marsh
Leokadia Woicehovich Marshall
Endowed Scholarship
Zahraa Bazzi
Kalimah Forbes-Trinidad
Rachel Harkness
Devin Hibbitt
Ceara Hillary
Bismah Jamshed
Ramiz Malik
Amanda Nguyen
Anthony Scott
Kimberly Stokes
Harrison Terry
Nikki Thompson
Sally Vanessa McDonald Memorial
Endowed Scholarship
Kyle Chung
Heather Garcia
Shumaya Zaman
Donald Andrew McMechan
Endowed Scholarship
Michelle Degrez
Firdous Musid
Samantha Rohland
Alyssa Shrodes
Kionna Williams
Olivia Wilson
Judith Ann McSorley Endowed
Scholarship
Unique Swift
J. Wilmer Menge Memorial
Scholarship
Shayna Hale
Margaret Leadbetter Meyers
Endowed Scholarship
Alarie Baldwin
Jayla Clark
Jared Daniels
Elizabeth Makela
Madeleine Rutkowski
Ana Sandoval
Mackenzie Tyler
Calvin Miller Jr. Memorial
Scholarship
Julien Frazier
Jo-Lynne Abrahams Rosenstein Endowed Scholarship
Jo-Lynne graduated from the College of Education in 1959. She retired after 40 years
teaching in various school systems. Her love of working with children from preschool
through elementary school motivated her to create this scholarship to assist individuals
pursuing a teaching career.
John and June Rounding Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Gary Rounding, this scholarship honors the “effort and hard
work expended by June and John (Rounding) to provide their son with an advanced
education.”
Michael P. Ruttledge Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Michael P. Ruttledge graduated from Wayne State University in 1992 with a bachelor’s
degree from the School of Business Administration. When he died unexpectedly in
1999, Michael’s family and the MNP Corporation chose the college for this memorial
scholarship because Michael’s father, Charles, was a career educator.
S2 Endowed Scholarship
The S2 Scholarship (Snyder and Spriet Scholarship – “S” to the Second Power) was inspired
by a friend of the donors whose philanthropy and good will was greatly appreciated after
her passing. Both donors are WSU graduates who benefitted from financial assistance
and are now in a position, thanks for successful careers, to “pay it forward”. They believe
education of children is paramount and therefore are pleased to support future teachers
by providing scholarship funding. This scholarship was created as an annual scholarship
in 2015. As a result of additional gifts from the donors as well as their family and friends
who contributed to the fund in honor of the donor’s marriage, is now an endowed
scholarship and will benefit COE students for years to come.
Dr. Joseph Sales and Judge Norma Dotson-Sales Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Joseph Sales began his career as a science teacher in the Detroit Public School system
and joined Wayne State University in 1968 as an elementary education instructor. Dr.
Sales received the College of Education’s Excellence in Teaching Award in 1995 and
served as interim dean in 1986. The Honorable Norma Y. Dotson-Sales (1937-2017)
was a 36th District Court Judge, former Detroit Public Schools educator, passionate
community activist, and supporter of the arts. Together, Dr. Sales and Judge Dotson-
Sales make Detroit better. Their devotion to preparing the next generation of leaders
motivated their desire to establish this import scholarship.
Patricia Sax Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by Patricia Sax, who taught for many years in the
Birmingham (MI) Public Schools, to recognize students with high scholastic achievement
and encourage their continued progress toward a degree in the College of Education.
Beverly E. Schneider Endowed Scholarship in Urban Education
Beverly E. Schneider was raised in a loving family that instilled in her the value and dignity
of all people. This enduring commitment permeates every aspect of Beverly’s life. While
active in educational, political/civic, and cultural activities, for Beverly, the manifestation
of this belief is ensuring the opportunity of a quality education for all children, especially
children in Detroit. This commitment undergirded her work as a teacher in Detroit Public
Schools (DPS), as a staff in the DPS Office of Desegregation, as executive director of DPS
Human Resources, and currently as an academic advisor at WSU’s College of Education.
She created this scholarship to support DPS graduates committed to becoming teachers
in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Jennifer Schmerin Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Denise Schmerin in memory of her daughter Jennifer.
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Laura Onomoto Miyoshi Endowed
Scholarship
Shandra Dicks
David J. Morgan Endowed
Scholarship
Michelle Degrez
Bryana Opalewski
Estelle M. Morrison Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Ruqia Muthana
Michael Sowles
Katie Whalen
Gary Murphy and BC Cabangbang
Endowed Scholarship
Rokaya Alrefai
Ana Calderon
Francesca Moriconi Payne
Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Howtoria Whitehead
Priscilla M. and Robert C. Pearce
Annual Scholarship
Monique Clayton
Kendra Duprey
Jessica Pennington
Brooke Twitty
Clarice O. Percox Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Victoria Beacham
Jacob DeRidder
Shandra Dicks
Seham Harp
Trea’mone Hicks
Courtney Skrinner
Dr. Bob Pettapiece Endowed
Scholarship
Elizabeth Morales
Rose Poskel Scholarship
Farhana Aktar
Madison Armour
Alexandria Rugenstein
Ngoc Tieu
Gena Ellen Ratner Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Kelsey Jennett
Ralph and Barbara Rays Endowed
Scholarship
Danielle Allen
Lyda & Fred J. Boldt, Sr. & D.
Forest Reynolds, Jr. Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Angela Farrah
Janet Roberts Endowed
Scholarship
Kara Olson
Jean W. Rockwell Endowed
Scholarship
Mohsen Alsurimi
Katherine Ray
Ernestine Rogers Annual
Scholarship
Annelise Nearon
Jo-Lynne Abrahams Rosenstein
Endowed Scholarship
Ashley Bibbs
Kara Olson
June & John Rounding Endowed
Scholarship
Diane Washington
Michael P. Ruttledge Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Alarie Baldwin
S2 Endowed Scholarship
Maisha Massey
Dr. Joseph Sales and Judge
Norma Dotman Sales Endowed
Scholarship
Arianly Duran-De-Ruiz
Clarice Odgers Percox Endowed Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to recognize scholastic achievement, to encourage
continued progress, and to provide assistance to Art Education students in financing
their education.
Dr. Bob Pettapiece Endowed Scholarship
Bob Pettapiece, Ed. D., earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Michigan State
University, one majoring in humanities and the second in religion. He went on to obtain
his Master’s, Specialist and Ed. D. from WSU where he majored in General Secondary
Education and Social Studies Education for his doctorate. Bob taught in Detroit Public
Schools for 29 years and part-time at WSU in the College of Education for 15 years. In
1996, he became a full-time faculty member in the College of Education. After 35 years
of service as an educator, Dr. Bob Pettapiece retired from WSU College of Education in
May, 2016.
Rose Poskel Teachers’ Scholarship Fund
Rose received her bachelor’s in liberal arts in 1934 and a master’s in education in 1945.
This scholarship assists undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the teacher
education program.
Gena Ellen Ratner Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Gena E. Ratner (1993-2001) had Rett Syndrome, an incurable, progressive neurological
disorder that primarily afflicts girls and causes mental impairment and seizures. Gena had
wonderful teachers throughout her brief but active life who engaged, challenged and
delighted her. Her parents, Stuart and Hilary Ratner, established this scholarship in tribute
to those teachers.
Ralph and Barbara Rays Endowed Scholarship
Barbara Rays was born in June, 1931 and passed away at the age of 85 in 2016. She
earned a Master’s degree in Education from Wayne State University. She worked as a
teacher for Detroit Pubic Schools for 14 years. During her life, she stressed the importance
of education to family and friends. Barbara also enjoyed theatre. Ralph Rays was born in
November, 1926 and passed away at the age of 88 in 2015. He earned a B.S. in Mechanical
Engineering from General Motors Institute. He worked as an engineer for General Motors
and Ford Motor Company. Ralph, like his wife Barbara, believed education was the path
to a better life. Both Ralph and Barbara volunteered as ushers at WSU’s Hilberry Theatre
for many years.
Janet Roberts Endowed Scholarship
Janet “Jessie” (Beveridge) Roberts was raised in Detroit and was the first in her Scottish
immigrant family to attend college. She graduated from WSU in 1940 and married Dr.
Thomas W. Roberts, who was employed his whole working life at Wayne State. Janet
received her master’s in Education from WSU in 1942, and taught for more than 30 years
in the Detroit school system as a business teacher. This scholarship is funded with a gift
from the estate of Thomas Wright Roberts.
Jean W. Rockwell Endowed Scholarship
Jean Rockwell earned her bachelor’s degree from the College of Education in 1943 and
her master’s in 1944. She also worked on campus for many years. This scholarship is for
full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need, to help cover tuition
and other educational expenses.
Ernestine Rogers Annual Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Christine Rogers in 2011 in memory of her twin sister
Ernestine. Both were graduates of the college, and spent many happy and productive
years as teachers in the Detroit Public Schools.
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Patricia Sax Endowed
Scholarship
Makayla Bryant
Divan Putrus
Shumaya Zaman
Jennifer Schmerin Scholarship
Fund
Nasime Alnajar
Kurt G. & Martha Schmidt
Endowed Memorial
Scholarship
Farhana Aktar
Madison Armour
Ashley Bibbs
Jacob DeRidder
Racquel Dunneback
Rachel Greenwald
Lena Isa
Erin Portalski
Alexandria Rugenstein
Ramsha Shafiq
Briana Siwicki
Lucinda Sutliff
Ngoc Tieu
Abriana White
Beverly E. Schneider Endowed
Scholarship in Urban
Education
Terri Robertson
David C. and Jeannette Mance
Sharpe Student Teacher Endowed
Scholarship
Judith Flood
Maisha Massey
Rachel Missig
Fatima Sareini
Charles Taylor
Kibwe Thomas
Tessa Valentini
Howtoria Whitehead
Dorothy Silverman Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Jordan Novack
Professor Steven Singleton
Endowed Scholarship
Samantha Brooks
College of Education Alumni
Association Board Endowed
Scholarship in honor of Drs.
Sophie and Daniel Skoney
Salwa Abbas
Alanna Craig
Arianly Duran-De-Ruiz
Kathryn Ocomen
Daniel Patrick Smith Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Katherine Vannoy
Gerald and Ann Smith Endowed
Scholarship
Rhonda Gilbert
Ilene Stark Smith Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Diane Washington
Aida Cannarsa Snow Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Lydia Aguirre
Katie Bailleaux
Victoria Beacham
Amber Beasley
Kaleigh Blevins
Aiyanna Boykin
Jenna Brewer
Justin Bugeja
Jasmine Bullock
Faith D’Urso
Michael Danaj
Jade Danhausen
Jacob DeRidder
Miguel Diaz
Shandra Dicks
LaRaisha Dionne
Taylor Dismukes
Olivia Durant
Evan England
Lauren Evans
J. Wilmer Menge Memorial Endowed Scholarship
J. Wilmer Menge began his career as a substitute teacher with the Detroit Public Schools.
He was appointed professor of education at WSU prior to becoming dean of the college
in 1965. The Menge family established this scholarship in his honor in 1988.
Margaret Leadbetter Meyers Endowed Scholarship Fund
Margaret and Walter Meyers established this scholarship to provide financial assistance to
students pursuing degrees in education. Margaret Meyers received a master’s from the
College of Education in 1940. Walter Meyers graduated from the WSU School of Business
Administration.
Calvin Miller, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Calvin Miller, Jr. began his career as a physical education teacher in the Detroit Public
Schools, then went on to become a guidance department administrator and an assistant
principal at Mackenzie and Cody high schools. This scholarship was created in his memory
by his wife, Jacqueline.
Laura Onomoto Miyoshi Endowed Scholarship
Kenneth Miyoshi established this scholarship in memory of his wife Laura, who received her
degree from the College of Education and taught in the Livonia Public Schools. She passed
away in 1997.
David J. Morgan Endowed Scholarship
David J. Morgan died in 1972 following heart surgery. He was a special education
teacher who championed just causes and advocated for those unable to speak or act for
themselves. This scholarship honors his life and vision.
Estelle M. Morrison Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Estelle Morrison received a master’s in education from the College of Education in 1966.
She devoted 21 years of service to Taft and Nankin elementary schools in the Livonia
Public Schools. Her sister Claire Morrison established this scholarship in Estelle’s memory.
Gary Murphy and “B.C.” Cabangbang, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund
Gary Murphy is an alumnus of the College of Education who spent his career teaching
in the Detroit Public Schools. Now retired, Gary continues his service to the college by
serving on its Board of Visitors and through active membership in Beta Sigma Phi. His
partner BC Cabangbang is committed to a number of social causes and shares Gary’s
support for the college and its mission.
Moriconi Payne Francesca Moriconi Payne Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Francesca Moriconi Payne studied education at Wayne State University. Francesca
(Frankie) worked in special education in the Detroit Public Schools for 30 years. During her
teaching career, she was a dedicated professional who sought to meet the learning needs
of struggling students in elementary schools. Frankie also believed in the mentorship of
new teachers. This scholarship is to provide support for undergraduate and graduate
students who are pursuing a degree/credential in Special Education.
Priscilla M. and Robert C. Pearce Annual Scholarship
Priscilla M. Pearce established this scholarship to improve lifestyle and culture goals, not
to solve all the problems of student life, to enhance campus diversity or deal with past
discrimination. She believed that the focus of studies should be, if successful, to inspire
students of all colors to pursue, through education, a reduction of the worst violence, e.g.
poverty of purse and spirit.
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Jackelyn Gildo
Alexcia Gordon
Rachel Greenwald
Liliana Greimel
Seham Harp
Alexander Heath
Trea’mone Hicks
Ibrahim Islam
Nandi Jack
Chyna Jones
Kyra Joyner
Taylor Kelley
Angel Kelly
Amanda Kennedy
Alaina Kraus
Millie Kuehnast
Aniya Lovelace
Lauren Kay Nagy
Cody Neumann
Krista Patch
John Pierre
Canitera Rhodes
Cassie Rifenburgh
Rebecca Rigg
Kamaria Roberson
Aliaa Said
Taylor Schaefer
Courtney Skrinner
Leslie Smith
Evan Smyth
Yasmeen Soufan
Olivia Thibodeaux
Nicole Turner
Jennifer Wheeler
Le’Andra Williams
Hilarie Williams
Crystal Wilson
Henrietta Stringer Endowed
Scholarship
Sheri Divers
Jessica Drews
Theresa Finklea
Michael Kelly
Carley Klott
Zeinab Mouzannar
Megan Price
Kayleen Roberts
Nicole Sifuentes
Jillian Stewart
Sydney Tappin
Celica Whitley
Shirley Bain Stroh Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Noah Hengesbach
Matthew Jurek
Claire McWilliams
Frank Stroh Endowed Memorial
Scholarship
Miranda Dixon
Helen Theresa Suchara Endowed
Scholarship
Katlin Bishop
Joseph Taranto Endowed
Scholarship
Robyn Banks
Sabrina Bronni
Mikayla Holbrook
Ruqia Muthana
Afrah Nasser
Sa’Vaughn Noble
Zekeyra Phillips
Alexia Sidock
Joel Zizi
Stephanie Thompson Endowed
Scholarship
Damond Duncan
Jordan Novack
Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan
Annual Scholarship Fund in honor
of Dr. Jacqueline Tilles Zeinab
Al-Akashi
Wedian Alsalamy
Tiffany Payne
Dr. Karen L. Tonso Annual
Scholarship
James Hearn
Parks and Recreation program for 38 years and retired after serving for 10 years as its
Superintendent. Ms. Lloyd was the first woman in the nation to be superintendent of a
large municipal recreation program. Her scholarship supports students in the Kinesiology
program.
Theresa A. Lorio Endowed Scholarship Fund
Theresa Lorio, a wife and mother of three children, entered Wayne State University in
1960 as a freshman. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in a little over three years,
and went on to earn a Master of Education degree in 1968 and a Doctor of Education
in 1978.
Mildred J. Lyman Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established to benefit art education students. Mildred Lyman was a
longtime art teacher at Dearborn Fordson High School. This endowed scholarship honors
her hard work and dedication to her students.
Leokadia Woicehovich Marshall Endowed Scholarship
Leokadia Woicehovich completed her Bachelor’s Degree in the College of Education at
Wayne State in 1952 and her Master’s Degree in Education in 1957. She married Milton
Marshall in 1957, and they lived in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan until 2004. She taught in
the Detroit Public Schools for six years, and he owned and operated Hydromanufacturing
Company in Detroit. Mrs. Marshall remembered how difficult it was financially to
complete her degrees, sometimes working up to three jobs. She had determined to assist
future men and women studying at Wayne State University by creating a provision in her
estate plans to establish this scholarship.
Sally Vanessa McDonald Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of Sally Vanessa Whittaker McDonald, a lifelong
educator who worked in her home state of West Virginia as well as in Detroit. She earned
her masters degree in special education from the College of Education and served as a
teacher, counselor and assistant principal in the Detroit Public Schools. Upon her passing
in 2013, her family decided to honor her memory by incepting a scholarship to support
student in their pursuit to become teachers, while also promoting the field of Special
Education.
Donald Andrew McMehan Endowed Scholarship
Donald McMehan graduated from the College of Education at Wayne University (as it
was known then) in 1954 with a degree in elementary education. While attending WSU,
he was a member of Wayne’s baseball team for several seasons. He went on to have
a long career with the Detroit Public Schools and held several positions include math
demonstration teacher and assistant principal and also managed and coordinated federal
and state programs as part of the court ordered desegregation beginning in 1975.
After 35 years of meritorious service, Don retired in 1989. Don, and his wife and fellow
educator Lila, established this scholarship fund to encourage talented young people in
the teaching profession and to help alleviate the burden of student debt.
Judith Ann McSorley Endowed Scholarship
Judy McSorley taught elementary education in the Detroit Public School system from
1968 to 2007. Judy was recruited by DPS to be among the inaugural teachers at the newly
established Bates Academy, which was positioned to be a magnet school program for the
talented and gifted student. Judy was recognized throughout her teaching career as a
teacher of excellence. Upon her retirement, Judy received numerous acknowledgements
and commendations from the State of Michigan including the Governor and the State
Legislature as well as from the City of Detroit Mayor, its City Council and from the DPS
among others. Judy was a graduate of Wayne State University College of Education
obtaining her Masters degree in 1970 and her Education Specialist degree in 1978. This
scholarship was created by Judy’s husband John to honor her teaching legacy.
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knowledge he acquired at WSU to forge a very successful career at General Motors. The
Kelly Scholarship is their effort to give back to a university that contributed a great deal
to their lives.
Drs. Thomas H. and Carolyn B. Kiah Endowed Scholarship
Drs. Thomas H. and Carolyn B. Kiah have spent much of their professional lives promoting,
encouraging, and supporting pedagogic concerns. Both have earned degrees from Wayne
State University, College of Education. Additionally, Thomas Kiah was a guest lecturer in
the College of Education, and Carolyn Kiah taught graduate and undergraduate student
teachers from 1997 to 2008. The purpose of this scholarship is to promote and sustain
free and equitable access to careers in education.
Jacob S. and Beatrice O. Kounin Endowed Annual Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1998 for a student in the college’s Educational
Psychology program by Beatrice Kounin and her sons John Davis, Gary Davis, Lee
Davis and Richard Davis in memory of Jacob S. Kounin, a distinguished researcher
Educational Psychology. During his 35 years at WSU he received numerous grants for
his path-breaking research and the seminal book, “Discipline and Group Management
in Classrooms”. Beatrice taught elementary school in several Michigan communities and
was an active participant in Dr. Kounin’s research, providing advice and insight into his
emerging theories on classroom management strategies.
Joyce Krause Detroit Public Schools Endowed Scholarship
Joyce Krause taught in the Detroit Public Schools for twenty years, and then became a
physical education administrator for the district. She is a valued adjunct faculty member
in the college’s Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies (KHS) and also volunteers
her time for special projects in the college. This scholarship provides financial assistance
to KHS students.
Richard Langlois Special Education Annual Scholarship
Rick Langlois was dedicated to the children of Detroit during his 42-year career as a Special
Education teacher in the Detroit Public Schools. After earning a bachelors degree in special
education from Michigan State University, Rick attended Wayne State University where
he earned a masters degree in Educational Administration and a Specialist Certification
in Special Education Learning Disabilities. This scholarship was created to honor Rick’s
memory and his commitment as a teacher and dedicated member of his community.
L.L. Leddick Endowed Scholarship
The donor of this scholarship, who received three degrees from Wayne State University
including a Bachelor’s of Science, Master’s of Arts and Doctorate of Philosophy, was
motivated to create it in response to the high cost of tuition and to reduce the burden of
loans an average student has upon graduation.
Linda Leet Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous bequest from Linda Sue Leet, who earned
her teacher certification through the college in 1971, a master’s that same year, and a
second master’s degree from the college in 1975.
Craig Dow Leonard Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Dolores Leonard established this scholarship in memory of her son Craig, who drowned
as a young teenager. Leonard earned her B.S., M.A., and Ed.D. from the College of
Education and taught here as well.
Betty J. Lloyd Endowed Scholarship
Betty J. Lloyd received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from WSU’s College of Education
where she also served as an instructor for 28 years. She worked in the City of Detroit’s
Michelle Johnson
Kathryn Knoff
Christine Pedder
Kathleen Plond
Urban Educator Annual Scholarship
in Honor of Dr. Sharon Elliott and
Dr. Jo-Ann Snyder
Unique Swift
Michael and Sara Nancy
Vandierdonck and Caroline
M. Bartholomy Vandierdonck
Endowed Scholarship
Katrina Barauskas
Jerry Crump
Marisa Henderson
Marianne Cook Victor Endowed
Scholarship
Victoria Matthews
Terri Robertson
Drs. Jay and Marianne Victor
Endowed Scholarship
Dwayne Davis
Morgan Sawgle
Susan Wartell Endowed Student
Teacher Scholarship
Tessa Valentini
Juanita Washington
Scholarship
Charles Cureton
Fatima Garcia
Hubert & Elsie Watson Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
Amy Hawtin
Kellie Howe
Douglas Williams
Linda Yatooma
Earl A. Weiley Endowed Memorial
Scholarship
Victoria Beacham
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Bernard J. Weiss Scholarship Fund
Farah Bazzi
Megan Thrasher
Robert Wingert Memorial
Endowed Scholarship
Kody Crocker
Paula C. Wood Annual Scholarship
Hanine Saleh
Elizabeth Halfert Youngman
Endowed Memorial Scholarship
for Science Teachers
Layla Abid Ali
Muamar Shahit
Fern E. Zwickey Endowed Memorial
Scholarship
Jacob DeRidder
Shandra Dicks
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Kathleen Reilly Koory
Endowed
Faculty Development Award
Howard and Beverly Reilly established the Kathleen Reilly Koory Endowed Faculty
Development Award in 2004 in memory of their daughter Kathleen Stewart Reilly Koory,
who passed away from breast cancer on July 14, 2001. Kathleen earned her bachelor’s
in education, her master’s degree, and her educational specialist certificate from the
College of Education. She taught in the Utica School District for 27 years and was
passionate about her chosen profession. She maintained a close relationship with many
of her students as they matured, graduated, went on to college, and started families.
She left a loving husband, proud parents, many close friends, colleagues, and hundreds
of former students with memories of a strong, talented and loving woman who lived
life to the fullest and encouraged others to do the same. The purpose of the award is to
recognize faculty achievement, encourage continued progress, and to recognize faculty
who demonstrate significant contributions to the college.
Erica B. Edwards, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Dr. Edwards is an assistant professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in the
division of Administrative and Organizational Studies. She also serves as associated faculty
in Educational Evaluation and Research as well as a research faculty with the Detroit
Education Research Partnership, a collaboration between Wayne State University’s College
of Education and a constellation of community partners interested in improving Detroit
schools, including the Detroit Public Schools Community District and the Every School
Day Counts Detroit coalition. Prior to joining Wayne State, Dr. Edwards began her career
as a teacher in the Philadelphia Public Schools and also worked as a youth development
professional. In both roles, she developed an interest in youth empowerment – particularly
among young people navigating intersectional identities and systems of oppression.
Her area of research is principally concerned with racial and gender equity issues in urban
public schools. Over the last several years, she has led research projects that explore the
effects of educational policies and practices on the experiences of Black women and girls.
This research has garnered external funding and resulted in publications in leading peer-
reviewed journals. She was selected to receive this award in recognition of her research
productivity and collaborative approach to inform both educational research and applied
practice.
Professor Arthur Brown
Endowed Memorial Award Fund
The Professor Arthur Brown Endowed Memorial Award Fund was established in 1998
using memorial contributions and a gift from Claire Brown. Dr. Brown joined the History
and Philosophy of Education program at Wayne State University in 1966 and became a
full professor in 1970. He was the model of what a university professor should be as he
was outstanding in his teaching, scholarship and in the leadership he provided to the
college, university and many professional organizations.
Dr. Charles and Janice Green
For all of their professional careers, a combined experience of more than 70 years in
education, and now into retirement, Charles & Janice Green have been ambassadors for
higher education in general and the College of Education in particular. Charles and Janice
Dr. Marvin Lee Greene Endowed Scholarship
An alumnus of the college, Greene taught high school English and was assistant
superintendent of curriculum development in the Detroit Public Schools. He was a
veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Greene passed away in 2002, and his family
and many friends established this scholarship in his memory.
Walter Grigoras Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Walter Grigoras was a native Detroiter having attended Keating Elementary, Foch
Intermediate, and Southeastern High School. In 1956, he earned a BA Degree in history,
graduating in the last class of Wayne University before it became a state institution.
He was granted a MS in education from Wayne State in 1959. He was gifted teacher,
spending most of his career at Mumford High, and had a positive influence on countless
students.
Mary Kirk Haggarty Endowed Memorial Endowed Scholarship
in Art Therapy
This scholarship for financially needy full-time and part-time graduate and undergraduate
students majoring in art therapy is made possible by a generous gift from Ann Kirk Warren
in memory of her mother, Mary.
Freda A. Harrington Scholarship
This award was established in 1991 to recognize Freda Harrington for her contributions to
the college’s art education program. She entered WSU as an art education undergraduate
in 1928 and was one of Jane Betsey Welling’s first students. In 1938 she took a leave
from teaching to raise her family, but continued to work part time in the art education
program. In 1950 she returned to full-time status and retired in 1980.
Vera Arbutus and George W. Hastings Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2007 through a bequest from the Hastings for full-
time students in the elementary education program.
Jean Banks Holloway Endowed Scholarship
Jean Banks Holloway was an alumna of the college who was an accomplished kindergarten
teacher for 35 years in Detroit, Boston, St. Louis and Birmingham. She also worked with
learning-challenged children during her career. In 2002, Jean established this scholarship
in gratitude for the education she received at WSU. Jean passed away in April 2013 and
her husband Richard has generously funded this scholarship to provide for additional
students each year.
Rachael Ulmer Jefferson Endowed Scholarship
Rachel Jefferson received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and her education specialist
certificate from the College of Education. She passed away in 1996 and her sisters Tommie
Johnson, Lois Alexander and Evelyn Sims established this scholarship in her memory.
Agape Mighion Kallis Endowed Scholarship
Agape Mighion earned her bachelor’s degree from the College of Education in June 1959
and taught school in Lansing and Flint. She established this scholarship to help students
pursue their educational goals.
The Kelly Endowed Scholarship
The Kelly Scholarship was established by the Kelly twins, Dennis and Daniel. Both
attended and received degrees at Wayne State University. Dennis received his Bachelors
and Masters degrees at the College of Education in 1969 and 1971 respectively. Daniel
received a Master’s in Business in 1973. Because of his excellent preparation at Wayne
State, Dennis was able to receive a Ph.D. at the University of Michigan and excel for
over 40 years as a school administrator/superintendent. Daniel was able to use the
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believe in lifelong learning for self-improvement and education as a means to social mobility.
Charles began as a Detroit Public Schools teacher before a long career at WSU, where
he increased underrepresented students in higher education. Janice started her career at
Oakland University in student support services. She came to WSU first as Coordinator of
Minority Programs and then later promoted to Assistant Director of Counseling before
becoming Assistant Dean of Academic Services in the COE. Janice was instrumental in
receiving grants to increase minority retention at the university and secured continued
funding to support minority males seeking to become teachers. The two established an
endowed COE scholarship in 2018 to assist students in financing their education. It is
for these reasons we are pleased to present the 2021 Professor Arthur Brown Endowed
Memorial Award to Drs. Charles and Janice Green.
Descriptions
of
Awards and Scholarships
Tina Abbott Endowed Scholarship
In recognition of their service to the university, the Board of Governors traditionally
endows a scholarship in the name of a retiring member of the board. Tina Abbott, who
retired from the board in 2012, generously designated the College of Education as the
recipient of the scholarship established in her name. Elected in 2004 on a statewide
ballot, Governor Abbott served a full 8-year term on the board. She is a native of Detroit
and a graduate of Wayne State University.
David Adamany Scholarship Fund for Alternative Pathways to Teaching
This scholarship was created with gifts from various organizations and individuals in honor
of former WSU president David Adamany. Dr. Adamany was president from 1982-1997
and after his retirement was appointed interim CEO of the Detroit Public Schools, a role
in which he served for twelve months. David Adamany currently serves as Chancellor and
Laura Carnell Professor of Law and Political Science at Temple University. He served as
President at Temple from 2000 to 2006.
Emma Lee Aisthorpe Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Emma Lee Aisthorpe, daughter of
public school Educators Jeffrey Allen Aisthrope (WSU 1999) and Michelle Lynn Aisthorpe
and is made possible through the support of family and friends. Established in 2007,
the Aisthorpe’s hope was to eventually transition the original annual scholarship to an
endowed scholarship, and with continued support of friends and loved ones, this dream
has become a reality.
Carol Ann Albertson Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Robert and Claire Albertson are both Wayne State University graduates, he from the
College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts and she from the College of
Education. They established this scholarship in memory of their daughter, Carol Ann.
Robert and Claire Albertson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Robert and Claire Schulze Albertson were 1947 graduates of Art/ Art History and Education,
respectively, at Wayne State University, where they met. Robert was a successful home
builder in Birmingham and Farmington Hills and Claire was a special education teacher/
counselor with the Farmington Hills School System for many years. They enjoyed a 70-
year marriage. It was their wish to support Wayne State’s mission and to enhance the
lives of its students.
Irma R. and Larry A. Antila Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Irma Antila received her master’s at Wayne State University in 1973 and spent considerable
Dr. Ruth E. Ellsworth Endowed Scholarship
Ruth Elizabeth Ellsworth was born in 1908 and made provisions for the College of
Education in her estate plans. Her gift established an endowment for students majoring
in Elementary Education.
Margaret Elizabeth Ensley Endowed Scholarship
Margaret Elizabeth Ensley was born and raised in Detroit and received her elementary
and secondary education in the Detroit Public School system. She obtained both
undergraduate and master’s degrees from the College of Education and taught elementary
education in the Detroit Public Schools for 40 years.
Dr. Jean Fair Endowed Scholarship
For more than 50 years, Professor Jean Fair was a national leader in social studies education.
She joined the faculty at WSU in 1958 and chaired the doctoral program in Education.
The donors intend for this scholarship to honor Jean by supporting graduate students in
career transition and participating in the TeachDETROIT residency program, those who
served in the military, working students and those interested in teaching STEM.
Dorothy Fisher Family Endowed Scholarship
Dorothy Louise Fisher is a retired educator from Detroit. She earned a bachelor’s degree
in 1944 and a master’s in 1948, both from the College of Education. Although she is
retired, she still contributes her educational talent as a volunteer, teaching reading to
adults. Fisher’s purpose in creating this scholarship is to honor her family and to bear
witness to the value of education.
Dorothy (Dolly) Geselis Friedman Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Dorothy (Dolly) Geselis Friedman, a 1946 graduate of the then Wayne University College
of Education, believed a good education was the key to a good future. Education and
family were two of her most important tenants. This endowment, established by her
daughter, is dedicated in memory of Dolly Friedman in the hope that the recipients of
the scholarship will carry forward these beliefs in their careers and will instill and reinforce
the importance of a good education in the students they teach.
William and Frances LaPlante-Sosnowsky Endowed Scholarship in Memory of
Amanda Parker Funnelle Endowed Scholarship
William and Frances Sosnowsky endowed this scholarship in the name of Amanda Parker
Funnelle, the founding principal of the Detroit Normal Training School, the historic
forerunner of the College of Education and a catalyst for the development of Wayne
State University. Frances is a retired associate professor of administration and educational
policy studies in the college, and William is a professor emeritus of the college.
Helen F. Gilbert Endowed Scholarship for Student Assistance
Helen received her master’s degree from the college in 1950. She taught for many years
in the Plymouth, Mich., area. This scholarship was established via her estate to provide
assistance to financially needy students.
Sallie Whitsett Gillum Endowed Annual Scholarship
Sallie Gillum was educated in the Detroit Public Schools and received her bachelors and
master’s degrees from the College of Education. During her 30-year career, Gillum served
as a teacher, counselor, and assistant and acting principal in several public school districts
Shirley Goldman Endowed Scholarship
Shirley Goldman received her bachelor’s in English in 1960 and her teaching certificate
in 1961. She taught for many years in the Detroit and Ferndale public school districts.
Howard Goldman created this endowed scholarship fund in loving memory of his mother.
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time as a bilingual educator in the Detroit area. This scholarship is established in her
memory by her family to honor her bilingual teaching and to encourage others to follow
her example of dedication to bilingual education.
Beverly Bain Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Beverly graduated from WSU in health education in 1954. After teaching for many years,
she retired to Plymouth, Mich., where she enjoyed many outdoor sports and activities.
Her estate endowed three scholarships; her own, one in the name of her sister Shirley
Bain Stroh, and one in the name of her brother-in-law Frank Stroh.
Shirley Bain Stroh Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The estate of her sister Beverly established this scholarship in Shirley’s memory. Shirley
was a health education graduate who shared with her sister a love of sports and outdoor
activities.
C. C. Barnes Memorial Fund
The C. C. Barnes Memorial Fund was established to provide membership fees for a student
majoring in Social Studies Education to join the National Council for Social Studies. This
membership award is designated for a full-time undergraduate student.
Charles C. Barnes Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Charles C. Barnes was a divisional director in the Department of Social Studies in the
Detroit Public Schools and a professor of education in the College of Education. He
devoted his life to the development and improvement of social studies instruction.
Barnes’ son-in-law, Robert Delany, created this scholarship in his memory.
Beta Sigma Phi Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is in Memory of George Birkam and Barbara Ruppe. Master’s graduates
of the College of Education founded this scholarship in 1932 to encourage recognition
and research and to promote activities that contribute to the growth and welfare of the
university, college, and the community.
Peshotan Shirin Bhavnagri Endowed Scholarship
Navaz Bhavnagri, a COE faculty member in Early Childhood Education, created this
scholarship in memory of her parents who encouraged and supported her to pursue
higher education at a time when women’s education was not always a high priority in
India. Despite their very limited savings, they proudly contributed to their daughter’s
college expenses in the United States, which was phenomenally expensive in Indian
Rupees. Additionally, Dr. Bhavnagri started this scholarship as an expression of her
gratitude for multiple scholarships she received and now wishes to reciprocate by
offering this scholarship to others. She also acknowledges the scholarship as a token of
appreciation for Wayne State University’s contribution to her professional development.
Eva Marie and William S. Billups Memorial Scholarship
Eva Marie Billups earned her master’s in education from the college and taught in the
Detroit Public Schools for 29 years. William Billups earned his master’s from the college.
He served as principal at several Detroit schools until he was appointed superintendent of
Region 6 in 1967, retiring in 1978. He established this scholarship in 2002 in memory of
Eva, who passed away that year. William died in January of 2005 at age 89.
Laura S. Blanchet Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in memory of Laura Blanchet by her family. Laura was an
alumna of the College of Education who highly valued education, teaching and the
children of Detroit.
Victor and Mildred Blomquist Endowed Scholarship
Victor Blomquist was the first of eight siblings, children of immigrants, to graduate
with a four-year college degree. In World War II, he led a bomb disposal squad from
Irene Walldorf Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was funded with a gift from Irene Walldorf to provide support
for a financially needy graduate or undergraduate student in conjunction with
Delta Kappa Gamma’s mission to promote the professional and personal growth
of female educators.
Geraldine Dolan Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a generous bequest from Geraldine Dolan, an alumna
of the College of Education who earned her bachelor’s in 1936 and her master’s in 1938.
She passed away in 2011.
Janice Douglas Endowed Scholarship
Janice Douglas worked at WSU for 30 years, with her last position being director of the
Transfer Credit Evaluation Office in Undergraduate Admissions. When she passed away,
her friends and colleagues, who admired her kindness and professionalism, created this
scholarship in her memory by raising funds to establish an endowment in her name.
Dr. Murray A. Douglas Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Murray Douglas received a bachelor’s degree in art education in 1936 from what was
then known as Wayne University. He taught at Cranbrook Institute, worked at Pewabic
Pottery with Mary Chase Stratton, taught part time at WSU, studied for his doctorate at
Ohio State University, and was appointed a full-time faculty member in art education in
1950. He retired in 1980.
Gordon Wesley Draper, ’56, ’64, ’68 Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Gordon W. Draper in 2015 in recognition of the
outstanding education he received from the College of Education and the impact that
education made upon his career as a teacher and administrator. As a member of the
last graduating class of Wayne University, Mr. Draper earned a Bachelor of Science in
Elementary Social Studies Education and began teaching in the Detroit Public Schools.
After a little over a year teaching, he was drafted to serve in the Third Infantry Division
in Germany as a reporter/photographer. Upon release from active duty, he earned a
Master’s of Art in Geography and began teaching in Livonia Public Schools. Eight years
later, he earned an Educational Specialist certificate in Elementary Administration and
retired after 21 years as principal in Livonia.
Detroit Public Schools Health, Physical Education and Safety
Endowed Scholarship
Established by alumni of the college’s Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies,
this scholarship is an annual gift to a Detroit Public Schools graduate who is majoring in
physical education, health or sport studies in the college.
Donna Jean Nunnally Edley Endowed Scholarship
Donna J. Edley’s career in education spanned 29 years with the Detroit Board of Education.
She established this scholarship in 1996 to help minority college students enter the field
of education.
Dr. Tom Edwards Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Tom Edwards taught middle and high school mathematics in the Buffalo, NY Public
Schools for 24 years. In 1991, he took a leave of absence for study to complete a PhD in
Mathematics Education at the Ohio State University in 1994. Also in 1994, he became an
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at Wayne State University. He was promoted
to Associate Professor with tenure in 2000 and to Professor in 2010. Over the course of
his fifty-plus years in education, Dr. Edwards published over 100 papers and books, most
of them aimed at improving the teaching of mathematics in middle and high school. This
scholarship is an extension of his interest in and dedication to that improvement.
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Normandy into Germany, where he was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war, he
worked as a chemist for the Federal Food and Drug Administration, becoming Chief of
the Food Standards Branch. Victor and Mildred were the parents of Roger Blomquist and
Linnea Blomquist Daniel and the parents-in-law of Barbara Walker Blomquist (Ed. ‘69),
and James Nixon Daniel, III. The Blomquists and Daniels would like this scholarship to
memorialize Victor and Mildred by supporting career-transition graduate students in the
TeachDETROIT residency, particularly American military veterans, working students, and
those interested in teaching STEM.
Lyda and Fred Boldt, Sr. and D. Forest Reynolds, Jr. Endowed
Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2005 by Shirley Reynolds, an alumna of the College
of Education and longtime supporter of the college’s scholarship program, in memory of
her parents Fred and Lyda Boldt, and her husband, Forest Reynolds.
The Wynn Butler Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Wynn Butler Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by associate professor
of supply chain management, Timothy Butler, and Mrs. Beverly Butler, to honor the
memory of their son, Wynn. This scholarship offers support to undergraduate students
enrolled in the Teacher Education Division.
Helen M. Butts Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was created in honor and memory of Helen, a COE alumna, by the
family of Grant and Helen Butts. Helen graduated from Wayne State University with her
teaching degree in 1940. She married Grant Butts in 1943 and together they raised five
children. Helen enjoyed a long career teaching in the Detroit Public Schools. She was
described as family focused, and was proud of her children and grandchildren. In her
leisure, she enjoyed gardening, baking, reading, cross word puzzles and board games.
Augustus B. Calloway, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
The College of Education established this scholarship in memory of this former member
of WSU’s Board of Governors (1968-77). Calloway was also assistant vice president for
urban affairs at Michigan Bell Telephone Company, where he directed the company’s
program in minority communities and supervised its relationships with colleges and
universities.
Dorothy and J. Frank Campbell Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was funded and endowed by Frank Campbell in memory of his wife Dorothy.
He was a professor in the Educational Psychology program for more than 25 years before
retiring in 1985.
Laura Katherine Campbell Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Laura Campbell was a pioneer in multicultural education who rose through the ranks
of the Detroit Public Schools, from elementary classroom teacher to principal to central
administration. She earned her Ph.D. in educational administration in the College of
Education. This scholarship was established via a bequest in Campbell’s estate and was
supported by her sister, Rose Campbell Gibson, with an additional donation.
Marianne Cook Victor Endowed Scholarship
Marianne Cook Victor received her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. from the college. Victor
established this scholarship in early childhood education in recognition of the value of her
educational training to her personal and professional life.
Edna Crosson Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 1995 through a generous bequest by Edna Crosson, this award provides
college scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students pursuing careers in
teaching or school administration.
Mamie Curtis Special Education Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is funded by donations from College of Education alumni and friends
through direct mail and phonathon efforts, and is awarded to a student majoring in
special education.
Marshall and Thelma Davis Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was made possible by the Karoub family and friends of Marshall and
Thelma Davis in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary and in recognition of the
Davises lifelong regard and support for education.
College of Education Board of Visitors Scholarship
The Board of Visitors is a diverse advisory group made up of area education, business, and
community leaders, some of whom are alumni of the college. The board sponsors this
scholarship for a student in good academic standing who demonstrates financial need.
College of Education Dean’s Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is funded by the dean’s discretionary account, made up of contributions
from generous donors in memory or honor of others, or from those who make donations
simply to assist the dean in helping students pursue their education.
Roger and Norine Blake DeMont Endowed Scholarship
Professor Emeritus Roger DeMont joined Wayne State University in 1969 and was recruited
to teach in Education Administration with a focus on school finance and educational
leadership. His influence and determination helped to place numerous superintendents,
principals, curriculum leaders, and human resource personnel across the state of Michigan.
Five of his doctoral students went on to assume the presidency of major universities. He
served the college for 41 years before retiring in 2010. Dr. DeMont met his wife, Norine,
on WSU’s campus. Norine served as a teacher in the Michigan schools for a number of
years. Upon completion of her doctoral program at WSU, she served as Superintendent of
Schools in the Lincoln Consolidated School District as well as the Avondale Schools. She
also held administrative positions in the Wayne Westland Schools. Dr. DeMont created this
scholarship to support future leaders in the field of education who study in the Educational
Leadership and Policy Studies program.
Detroit Federation of Teachers Memorial Scholarship
The Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) establishes this scholarship to honor past
DFT presidents, officers, and members for their significant achievements in labor and
education. The scholarship will support students in the Teacher Education Division of the
College of Education who are committed to teaching in the public school district of the
City of Detroit or “Priority”1 public schools in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties.
Meredith Miller Ditmore Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Ms. Ditmore in memory of Anne T. Tirony from
Detroit, who was a “Good Samaritan” to Ms. Ditmore, especially in her senior year.
Meredith began her teaching career in Warren (MI) and then taught in Japan, Turkey and
Italy for U.S. Department of Defense schools.
Delta Kappa Gamma Society Scholarships
Zeta Chapter Scholarship in Honor of Paula A. Dent
This scholarship was established in 1994 to honor Paula A. Dent, who earned
her bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and received
advanced degrees from the College of Education. She retired as assistant
director of personnel for Detroit Public Schools in 1986.
