Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Lander’s Education Graduates, Award Winners

Before Lander University’s education students head to their own classrooms to teach, their academic achievements are a cause for celebration.

The annual Pinning Ceremony for the College of Education on Tuesday, May 6 showcased students who have been successful in the classroom during their time at Lander. Along with the presentation of awards, graduating seniors received undergraduate pins.

“These graduates are adept at adaptation, as they can quickly adjust to changing circumstances and new information,” said Dr. Sarah Hunt-Barron, dean of the College of Education.

“They work hard to reach their goals but also recognize the importance of balance in their own lives, making space for friends and family as well as meaningful work. The graduates on this stage inspire me.”

Awards and recipients are listed below.

• Exercise Science Discipline Award: Hannah Panchal, of Upminster, England; and Taichi Nakao, of Auckland, New Zealand.
• Excellence in Exercise Science Award: Marina Andrew, of Central; and Reese Patterson, of Pelzer.
• Physical Education Discipline Award: Lucas Boyce, of Anderson.
• Graduate Exercise Science Award: Kayla Thomas, of Greer; and Robert Gilbertson, of Greenwood.
• Early Childhood Education Discipline Award: Alexandria Bryant, of Greenwood; and Kelsey Mills, of Duncan.
• Elementary Education Discipline Award: Ashlea Cook, of Elgin.
• Graduate Education Award: Savannah Tolbert, of Honea Path.
• P-12 and Secondary Education Discipline Award: Andrew Goforth, of Greenwood.
• Special Education Discipline Award: Fe Eugenie Batoon, of Fort Washington, Maryland.
• Special Education Graduate Award: Cynthia Carner, of Fort Mill.

For more information about the College of Education, visit lander.edu/coe.