Congratulations, Scholarship Recipients!

2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

KDP proudly awarded a record number of scholarships for the 2024–2025 school year, recognizing 62 educators with a total of $101,100 in funding, plus a full-tuition scholarship valued at $7,990 from the American College of Education toward a master’s degree program. Congratulations to all these educators on this well-earned honor! 

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Congratulations to Our Outstanding Recipients!

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Michelle Donner 

Baylor University 

Barbara Day Laureate Scholarship 

 

Xiaole Shan 

Fordham University 

Barbara Day Laureate Scholarshi

 

Ava Callaway 

Texas State University 

Betty Minzenmayer Scholarship  

 

Karol Perez 

Angelo State University  

Betty Minzenmayer Scholarship

  

Sergio Alexander 

Texas Christian University  

Deborah Partridge Wolfe Laureate Scholarship 

 

Raquel Aguilar Murillo 

Baylor University 

Deborah Partridge Wolfe Laureate Scholarship 

 

Citlalli Franco 

Texas State University  

Donna Gail Shaw Scholarship for Chapter Service

 

Eliza Wenger, BA 

Chapman University 

Donna Gail Shaw Scholarship for Chapter Service  

 

Lexi Donnelly 

James Madison University 

Dr. Eva Kleinpeter Scholarship 

 

Sydnee A. Jackson 

Southern University Agricultural and Mechanical College 

Dr. Eva Kleinpeter Scholarship 

 

Madeline Daniel Boikofski 

College of DuPage 

Dr. Janette K. and James Rogers Scholarship 

 

Mirielle Smith  

Syracuse University 

Dr. Janette K. and James Rogers Scholarship 

 

Jacob Armes 

The University of Southern Mississippi 

Dr. Stephen J. Fortgang/University of Northern Iowa Chapter Scholarship 

 

Yunaisy Gallardo 

Columbia College 

Dr. Stephen J. Fortgang/University of Northern Iowa Chapter Scholarship 

 

Sofia Cicero 

Pace University 

Frank, Virginia, and Martha Marsh Research Scholarship  

Jenevieve Dolan 

Molloy University 

Frank, Virginia, and Martha Marsh Research Scholarship  

 

Madison Buchta 

Auburn University 

Harold D. Drummond Scholarship  

 

Julia K. Corbett 

Manhattan University 

Harold D. Drummond Scholarship

 

Eleni Demetriades 

West Chester University of Pennsylvania  

Harold D. Drummond Scholarship  

 

Erika Flynn 

University of Cincinnati  

Harold D. Drummond Scholarship  

 

Emily E. Edwards 

Vanderbilt University 

Henry H. Hill Laureate Scholarship 

 

Craig Smith  

Liberty University 

Henry H. Hill Laureate Scholarship 

 

LaTia N. James 

Florida State University 

Hollis L. Caswell Laureate Scholarship 

 

Sandra M. Strozier 

Walden University 

Hollis L. Caswell Laureate Scholarship 

 

Lily James 

Ohio Northern University 

Huntington Bank Scholarship 

 

Eleanor Williams 

University of Indianapolis 

Huntington Bank Scholarshi

 

Heather McCall 

Touro University 

J. Everett and Louise Light Scholarship 

 

Caitlyn Myers 

The University of South Findlay 

J. Everett and Louise Light Scholarship 

 

Tiffany McCarthy 

Chadron State College 

J. Jay Hostetler Scholarship  

 

Nicholas McCoy, BA 

Vanderbilt University 

J. Jay Hostetler Scholarship 

Alissa J. Statler, BA 

Marist University 

J. Jay Hostetler Scholarship 

 

Camden Wolfe 

Marietta College 

J. Jay Hostetler Scholarship 

 

Alisha Gill 

University of Central Oklahoma 

Jack Rosen Scholarship 

 

Yonata Kidane 

Dallas College Richland Campus 

Jack Rosen Scholarship 

 

Andrew Wyatt Fapp 

Elmhurst University 

Jerry Robbins Scholarship  

 

Jaasiel Stauthammer 

Olivet Nazarene University 

Jerry Robbins Scholarship  

 

Grace Forry 

Grove City College 

Linda and Vincent McGrath Scholarship  

 

Erin Murphy 

The University of Tampa 

Linda and Vincent McGrath Scholarship 

 

Claire Clark 

Lubbock Christian University  

Louisa Anne Oriente Scholarship  

 

Shureka N. Hargrove, MS 

Gardner-Webb University  

Louisa Anne Oriente Scholarship  

 

Bianca Baquerizo 

Fordham University 

Louise M. Berman Fellows Award 

 

Kuel “Tina” Chung 

Baylor University 

Louise M. Berman Fellows Award 

 

Taciana S. R. Melo 

University of South Florida 

Marcella L. Kysilka Doctoral Student Scholarship 

 

Kirsten Burke Smith 

University at Albany (State University of New York) 

Marcella L. Kysilka Doctoral Student Scholarship 

 

Isabella Anzures 

Texas State University 

Marie E. Grein Scholarship 

 

Tyler Monaghan, BA 

Middlesex College 

Marie E. Grein Scholarship 

 

Alyssa Fleming 

The College of New Jersey 

MBNA Scholarship 

 

Abigail Jarrett 

SUNY Pittsburgh 

MBNA Scholarship 

Hannah Pierce 

University of Indianapolis 

Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Scholarship 

Khriseten Bellows 

Arizona State University  

O.L. Davis, Jr. Laureate Doctoral Scholarship 

Lindsay Romano 

New York University 

O.L. Davis, Jr. Laureate Doctoral Scholarship 

 

Samantha Brant 

Durham University  

Paul R. Hanna Laureate Scholarship 

 

Maribel Joven 

Saint Peter’s University 

Paul R. Hanna Laureate Scholarship 

 

Maria Matsakis 

William Paterson University 

Presidents Scholarship 

 

Cynthia Valenti, BA 

American College of Education 

Presidents Scholarship 

 

Roxanne E. Sample 

Russell Sage College 

Ralph W. Tyler Laureate Scholarship  

 

Lauren B. Urroz, MA 

Liberty University  

Ralph W. Tyler Laureate Scholarship  

 

Kyla Barnhart 

University of Indianapolis 

Sandra Jo Hornick Scholarship  

 

Joshua J. Vazquez 

Middlesex College 

Sandra Jo Hornick Scholarship 

 

Katie Youmans 

Michigan State University 

Sandra Jo Hornick Scholarship 

 

Matthew Robert Yuro 

The College of New Jersey 

Sandra Jo Hornick Scholarship 

 

"This KDP scholarship has profoundly influenced both mu academic journey and professional development in education. Financially, it has alleviated the burden of educational expenses, allowing me to focus more fully on my studies and field experiences rather than worrying about funding my degree. This support has enabled me to take advantage of additional learning opportunities, such as specialized workshops and conferences, that I might otherwise have had to forgo.”

- Khriseten Bellows, 2024-2025 O.L Davis , Jr. Laureate Doctoral Scholarship Recipient

 

2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients

KDP awarded scholarships to 31 amazing members totaling $39,700 during the 2023–2024 school year. Thank you to our donors for making this incredible opportunity possible! Review the impressive animated Scholarship Yearbook of each award recipient by clicking here.

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Kirsten Burke Smith
University at Albany (State University of New York)
Barbara Day Laureate Scholarship
 
Claire Clark, BSIS in Secondary Education History 
Lubbuck Christian University
Betty Minzenmayer Scholarship
 
Sergio Alexander
Texas Christian University
Deborah Partridge Wolfe Laureate Scholarship
 
Isabel E. Quiñones, BS/MSEd
George Washington Elementary School, White Plains, NY
Donna Gail Shaw Scholarship for Chapter Service
  
Alyssa Dormire
Central Michigan University
Dr. Eva Kleinpeter Scholarship
 
McKenna Seay
George Mason University
Dr. Janette K. and James Rogers Scholarship
 
Jeffery Devon Davis, Jr.
Taylor University
Dr. Stephen J. Fortgang/University of Northern Iowa Chapter Scholarship
 
Caitlyn Meyers 
The University of Findlay
Frank, Virginia, and Martha Marsh Research Scholarship
 
Rachel M. Swank, MS
Purdue University
Gerald H. Read Laureate Scholarship
 
Darren Ray Goodwin
West Virginia State University
Harold D. Drummond Scholarship
 
Rachel N. Pagel
IU Southeast
Harold D. Drummond Scholarship
 
Jessica Naugle McAtamney
Drexel University
Henry H. Hill Laureate Scholarship
 
Margeaux Smith
Baylor University
Hollis L. Caswell Laureate Scholarship
 
Thuong Tran
Denison University, Harvard University
Huntington Bank Scholarship
 
Ashley Morgan Wiedow, MEd, BCBA, LBA, Doctoral Candidate
Nova Southeastern University
J. Everett and Louise Light Scholarship
Matthew Aude
Olivet Nazarene University
J. Jay Hostetler Scholarship
 
Jessica M. Roth
Regent University
J. Jay Hostetler Scholarship
 
Emily Wenke
St. John's University
Jack Rosen Scholarship
 
Eleni Demetriades
West Chester University of Pennslyvania
Linda and Vincent McGrath Scholarship
 
Talia Schauder, BA
Chapman University
Louisa Anne Oriente Scholarship
 
Lu Xu
University of Washington
Louise M. Berman Fellows Award
 
Kristen E. Smigielski, PhD Candidate
University at Buffalo
Marcella L. Kysilka Doctoral Student Scholarship
 
Craig Smith
Liberty University
Marie E. Grein Scholarhip
 
Lindsay E. Romano
New York University
MBNA Scholarship
 
Makenzie M. McLain
University of Indianapolis
Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Scholarship
 
Thalia G. Juarez
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
O. L. Davis, Jr. Doctoral Scholarship
 
Maribel Joven
St. Peter's University
Paul R. Hanna Laureate Scholarship
 
Kaitlyn Mack
Central Michigan University
Presidents Scholarship
 
Liliia (Miss K) Khmarskaia
American College of Education
Ralph W. Tyler Laureate Doctoral Scholarship
 
Amy Herndon
Samford University
Sandra Ho Hornick Scholarship
 
Madelyn White
Michigan State University
Sandra Ho Hornick Scholarship

 

"This scholarship will impact me in many ways, including lifting the financial burden for myself as an aspiring educator during full time student teaching and helping to pay for my tuition in the fall.”

- Matthew Yuro, 2024-2025 Sandra Jo Hornick Scholarship Recipient

 

2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients

KDP awarded 32 scholarships totaling $42,900 during the 2022–2023 school year.

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Kelly Shannon Powell
American College of Education, Doctorate in Instructional Technolgy
Barbara Day Laureate Scholarship
 
Faith Stuchly 
Baylor University
Betty Minzenmayer Scholarship
 
Lindsay Elizabeth Romano
New York  University
Deborah Partridge Wolfe Laureate Scholarship
 
Caitlyn Meyers
The University of Findley
Donna Gail Shaw Scholarship for Chapter Service
 
Maura Flaherty
Springfield College
Dr. Eva Kleinpeter Scholarship
 
Kathryn Elaine Severino
Michigan State University
Dr. Janette K. and James Rogers Scholarship
 
Kaitlyn Mack
Central Michigan University
Dr. Stephen J. Fortgang/University of Northern Iowa
 
Joan Do-Truong 
University of Massachusetts
Frank, Virginia, and Martha Marsh Research Scholarship
 
Kirsten Burke Smith
University of Albany (SUNY)
Gerald H. Read Laureate Scholarship
 
Lacey Quinn
William Woods University-Fulton
Harold D. Drummond Scholarship
 
Elizabeth Grace Rattazzi
Saint Joseph's University
Harold D. Drummond Scholarship
 
Colleen L. Kelly
National University
Henry H. Hill Laureate Scholarship
 
Rachel Siegman
Vanderbilt University
Hollis L. Caswell Laureate Scholarship
 
Siarra Hoover
Ohio Wesleyan University
Huntington Bank Scholarship
 
Briana Mae Scillion
Alma College
J. Everett and Louise Light Scholarship
 
Kelley Morgan Connelly
University of Florida
J. Jay Hostetler Scholarship
 
Jasmyn Elisa Polite
Salus University
J. Jay Hostetler Scholarship

Ava Rose Whitmire
Maryville College
Jack Rosen Scholarship
 
Meredith Short
University of North Alabama
Jerry Robbins Scholarship
 
Jeffery Devon Davis, Jr
Taylor University
Linda and Vincent McGrath Scholarship
 
Melissa Pollard-Hudson
Gardner–Webb University, Rice Creek Elementary School
Louisa Anne Oriente Scholarship
 
Heather Cowherd
University of Kentucky
Louise M. Berman Fellows Award
 
Maribel Joven
Saint Peter's University
Marcella L. Kysilka Doctoral Student Scholarship
 
Isabel Ellis Quiñones BS/MSEd
George Washington School, White Plains, New York
Marie E. Grein Scholarship
 
Courtney Lynn Wurzer
Drezel University
MBNA Scholarship
 
Ashley Grace Churchill
Butler University
Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Scholarship
 
Kathleen F. Heller-Breen
Capella University
O.L. Davis, Jr. Laureate Doctoral Scholarship
 
Barbara Simmons
Marymount University
Paul R. Hanna Laureate Scholarship
 
Madison Lee Tubman
Springfield College
Presidents Scholarship
 
Irene Amelia Bal
Old Dominion University
Ralph W. Tyler Laureate Doctoral Scholarship
 
Janine Lee Allen
Taylor University
Sandra Jo Hornick Scholarship
 
Meghan Hudepohl
University of Cincinnati
Sandra Jo Hornick Scholarship