College of Education and Behavioral Science Names Top Grads for 2024-25
JONESBORO – The College of Education and Behavioral Science at Arkansas State University recognized 38 outstanding graduating students for the 2024-25 academic year during Convocation of Scholars, according to Dr. Annette Hux, interim dean of the college.
The Chancellor’s Scholar award for highest overall grade point in the college was presented to Sabrina Pierce of Maumelle, a student in the Department of Psychology and Counseling.
The 4.0 Graduate Award was presented to nine seniors who are completing their degree programs with a perfect GPA. They are Kellcy O’Neal of Marion, Haley Brimingham of Malden, Mo., Haley Reddick of Jonesboro, Audrey Allison of Conway, Faith Banks of Pocahontas, Caroline Parkinson of Roland, Madison Sokol of Pea Ridge, Jaycie Strong of Salem, and Gertie Langford of Germantown, Tenn.
The departmental awards are presented to the graduate in each degree program who has most excelled in scholarship, leadership and service to the department.
Those receiving awards and their respective degree programs, by department:
Helping Our Wolves Learn (H.O.W.L.) Transition
Johnathan Coronel of Newport, HOWL Program.
Department of Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Special Education:
Tianka Sheard Mitchell of Little Rock, Doctor of Education (EdD), educational leadership;
Steven Jones of Richmond, Ind., Specialist in Education (EdS), educational leadership;
Danielle Henry of Trumann, Master of Science in Education (MSE), special education;
Kendra Street of Paragould, Master of Science in Education (MSE), educational leadership;
Nora Emily Boves of Jonesboro, Master of Science in Education (MSE), gifted, talented and creative;
Alexia Lamb of Ward, Master of Higher Ed (MS), Educational Leadership;
Kim Parker of Paragould, Master of Art in Teaching (MAT), in special education; and
Lela Massey of Highland, Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE), special education.
Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Sciences:
Zoe Towery of Brandon, Miss., Master of Science (MS), sport administration;
Balqees Mraiyan of Jonesboro, Master of Science (MS), exercise science;
Mayson Carr of Blytheville, Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE), physical education;
Kloey Harlson of Harrisburg, Bachelor of Science (BS), exercise science;
Noah Smith of Locust Fork, Ala., Bachelor of Science (BS), sport management; and
Crandal Cooper of Brinkley, Bachelor of Science (BS), health promotion.
Department of Psychology and Counseling:
Anna Chaplain of Fisher, Specialist in Education (EdS), school psychology;
Sarah Wern of Westfield, Mass., Specialist in Education (EdS), clinical mental health counseling;
Stacy Murphree of Green Cove Springs, Fla., Master of Science in Education (MSE), school counseling;
Beth Enger of Memphis, Master of Science (MS), psychological science;
Sabrina Pierce of Maumelle, Bachelor of Science (BS), psychology; and
Emma White of Elkins, Bachelor of Arts (BA), psychology.
Department of Teacher Education:
Sheri Guider of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Specialist in Education (EdS), reading;
Kirsten Limbaugh of Hot Springs, Master of Science in Education (MSE), reading;
Jennifer Rhoades of Judsonia, Master of Science in Education (MSE), early childhood education;
Amber Goodrum of Arkadelphia, Master of Science (MS), early childhood services;
Bethany Wagoner of Bentonville, Master of Art (MA), elementary education;
Ella Tagupa of Jonesboro, Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE), elementary education; and
Julie Richmond of Harrisburg, Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE), middle-level education.
Communications and Education Building at Arkansas State University.
