8/16/2011 Congratulations to Rochelle on becoming the new president of Altrusa International, Inc. of Pampa Texas. She carrier on a family tradition, because her mother was president of the smae club in the 1960's.
Rosie M. Sorrells, 1987/Doctor of Education/Adult-Continuing Education
12/14/2010 When Dr. Sorrells talks about laying the right foundation for teaching young children, her zeal compels listeners to pay attention. "Why do we have to fight so hard for something (early-childhood education) that should be so obvious?" she questioned pointedly. Early education has consumed Dr. Sorrells' life for more than 40 years. DISD administrators wanted to capture her spirit and, by her example, inspire future teachers. On Friday, November 5, 2010; the DISD district named the Rosie Sorrells School of Education and Social Services in the yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center.
Susan L. Swanlund, 1988/MS, Nursing
1/28/2011 Illinois Wesleyan University Assistant Professor of Nursing Susan L. Swanlund has been awarded a State of Illinois Nurse Educator Fellowship from the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The purpose of the Nurse Educator Fellowship Program is to ensure the retention of well-qualified nursing faculty at institutions of higher learning that award degrees in nursing.
Dr. Richard (Mike) Bishop, 1991/PhD, Marriage and Family Counceling
8/18/2011 This year, Mike was elected as President-Elect of the Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He was also appointed to the National Ethics Committee of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Core Faculty of Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University. Mike has a private practice in Paris TX.
Elizabeth Rodke Washburn, 1995/MA, Government
1/28/2011 Elizabeth Rodke Washburn recently co-authored a book, "American Indian Lew: Native Nations and the Federal System, Cases and Materials". Elizabeth worked and authored this book with Carole Goldberg, Rebecca Tsosie, and Kevin K. Washburn.
Dr. Kim Duchane, 1996/PhD, Physical Education
1/28/2011 Kim Duchane, professor of exercise and sport sciences, received the 2010 Honor Award, the highest Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (IAHPERD) award, recognizing long and distinguished service to health, physical education, recreation and dance. Kim teaches a physical education program for home-schooled students in the community and leads the adapted physical education program for the College. Kim Duchane has served as president of the 1,000-member IAHPERD and was instrumental in revising the Indiana Physical Education Standards in 2008.
Setria James, 2011/MA/Graphic Design
8/18/2011 Setria authored a book entitled "Doodles: Alphabet Coloring Fun". Doodles Alphabet Coloring fun is geared towards ages 2-6. White the purpose of the book is to make learning the alphabeth exciting, children will also be introduced to new words. Each page is filled with doodles to aid the child with word to letter associations. Recently, "Doodles" won first place in the prestigious Purple Dragonfly Book Award for the Children's Activity Book category. The Purple Dragonfly Book Award is a contest, which recognizes excellence in children's literature. The website is www.doodlingfun.com.
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