Inside Education and Health Sciences

A number of faculty, staff, and students from the University of Dayton's School of Education and Health Sciences were recognized with awards at the end of the 2022-23 academic year.

Department of Health and Sport Science

Claire Toomb
John L. Macbeth Memorial Award of Excellence

Quinn Pallardy
James B. LaVanche Award of Excellence

Calan Gizelbach
James B. LaVanche Award of Excellence

Christina Braun
Thomas J. Frericks Award of Excellence in Health & Fitness

Lucia Wheeland
Thomas J. Frericks Award of Excellence in Sport Management

Claire Hawkins
Elizabeth L. Schroeder Award of Excellence

Jillian Beer
James M. Landis Memorial Award of Excellence in Exercise & Movement Science

Amelia Deerwester
James M. Landis Memorial Award of Excellence in Integrative Physiology

Chloe Keating
James M. Landis Memorial Award of Excellence in Occupational & Behavioral Studies

Jonathan Abbarno
Rising Excellent Student Award

Andrew Welling
Lloyd L. Laubach Servant Leader Award of Excellence

Ashton Hanna
Flyer Future Nurse Leader Award

Department of Teacher Education

Reilly Ford
William A. and Ethel M. Beitzel Award of Excellence

Natalie Bleicher
Daniel L. Leary Award of Excellence

Josie Forsethoff
Daniel L. Leary Award of Excellence

Simone Schuller
The Rev. George J. Rennecker, S.M., Award of Excellence

Daisha Williams
The Rev. George J. Rennecker, S.M., Award of Excellence

Anne Santangelo
Dr. Harry E. Hand Memorial Award of Excellence

Leah Hiller 
Raymond and Beulah Horn Award of Excellence

Mara Findley 
Frank and Lois New Award

Melissa Leiden
Kacie Hausfeld Award of Distinction

George Seikel
Dr. Thomas C. Hunt Award

Annie Wesner 
Dr. Mary R. Sudzina Award of Excellence

Abigail Kalt 
George A. Pflaum ‘25 Award of Excellence

Hanna Zernich 
George A. Pflaum ‘25 Award of Excellence

Nicholas Stout 
Brother Joseph W. Stander, S.M. Award of Excellence

Ashton Hunt
Brother Louis J. Faerber, S.M., Award of Excellence

Department of Counselor Education

Matthew "Harrison" Steedman
Chaminade Award for Excellence in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Sarah Strange
Chaminade Award for Excellence in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Aliah Baker
Eugene K. Moulin Award of Excellence in School Counseling

Julia Kelly
Eugene K. Moulin Award of Excellence in School Counseling

Caitlyn Hanes
Laura Kuebel Award of Distinction in School Psychology

Karren Shaalin Gunalan
Grappling Award for Excellence in Higher Education & Student Affairs

Department of Physical Therapy

Lauren Casey
Outstanding Performance Award
In Recognition of Overall Excellence in Academics, Clinical Performance, Scholarship, and Service

Taylor Foster
Clinical Excellence Award
In Recognition of Performance and Commitment to Clinical Excellence

Katie MacDonald
Outstanding Performance in Scholarship Award
In Recognition of Demonstrated Excellence and Commitment to Student Research

Michael Huff
Outstanding Performance in Scholarship Award
In Recognition of Demonstrated Excellence and Commitment to Student Research

Michelle Smith
Outstanding Performance in Scholarship Award
In Recognition of Demonstrated Excellence and Commitment to Student Research

Lainey Studebaker
Outstanding Performance in Scholarship Award
In Recognition of Demonstrated Excellence and Commitment to Student Research

Caleb Colon
Outstanding Performance in Scholarship Award
In Recognition of Demonstrated Excellence and Commitment to Student Research

Justin Tavormina
Outstanding Community Service Award
In Recognition of Demonstrated Excellence and Commitment to Community Service

SEHS Faculty and Staff Awards

Peter Titlebaum, Ed.D.
Brother Gerald O’Neil Inspirational Educator Award for Health and Sport Science

Jacqualine Arnold, Ph.D.
Brother Gerald O’Neil Inspirational Educator Award for Teacher Education

Elizabeth Abbott
Bombeck Center Inspirational Mentor Teacher Award

Did we miss a winner? Email Emily Clemenson at eclemenson1@udayton.edu to make an addition.