Register for the 2023 Mary Frances Early College of Education Alumni Awards on April 21

  • Date: Friday, April 21
  • Time: 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Terrace Room

Dean Denise A. Spangler cordially invites you to the 2023 Mary Frances Early College of Education Alumni Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 21. The reception will take place in the Terrace Room at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Seven graduates will be recognized for their career achievements and community leadership.

Tickets are $40 and include a catered dinner, beverages, and dessert. Please register by Thursday, April 13. Business attire suggested.


2023 Alumni Awards

Practitioner Awards

  • Early Career: Crystal L. Beach (Ph.D. ’17)
  • Mid-Career: Deborah B. Altschul (Ph.D. ’99)
  • Lifetime Achievement: Jason L. Branch (B.S.Ed. ’97; M.Ed. ’98)

Researcher Awards

  • Early Career: Brittany N. Anderson (Ph.D. ’17)
  • Mid-Career: Janice B. Fournillier (Ph.D. ’05)
  • Lifetime Achievement: Clifford D. Conner (M.Ed. ’69)

Outstanding Service Award

  • Xernona Jackson Thomas (A.B.J. ’91, M.S.W. ’92, Ed.D. ’17)