Celebrating ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™s Distinguished Education Alumni
Message from the Dean
At ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™s College of Education, we are deeply proud of the extraordinary impact our alumni continue to make in classrooms, schools and communities across the state and beyond. Each recognition and award earned by our graduates is a reflection of the passion, dedication, and leadership they bring to the field of education.
This page serves as a celebration of your accomplishments and a reminder that the work you do matters. Whether recognized at the district, state, or national level, your success uplifts our shared mission to foster equity, excellence, and innovation in education.
We honor you ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.“ and we thank you for continuing to carry ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™s legacy forward.
Christopher E. Trombly, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Education
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About this Page
This page highlights alumni of ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™s College of Education who have been honored for their outstanding contributions to the field of education. From statewide recognition to district-level awards, these accomplishments reflect the depth of talent, leadership, and service within our alumni community.
Julia Miller
Sixth-Year Certification, Educational Leadership ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™23
Recognized by the Connecticut State Department of Education
Abby Owen
B.S. Education '11, M.S. '17
Recognized by Stratford Public Schools
Alexandra Drezek
B.S. English Secondary Education ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™21
Recognized by Derby Public Schools
Christine Davis
B.S. English ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™96; M.S. English '05; Sixth-Year Certificate, Educational Leadership '14
Recognized by Ansonia Public Schools
Joseph Macary
Sixth-Year Certificate, Educational Leadership ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™07
Recognized by the Connecticut Association of Public Schools Superintendents (CAPSS)
Kurt Ogren
Sixth-Year Certificate, Educational Leadership ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™01
Recognized by the Connecticut Association of Schools
Rhonan Mokriski
M.S. History ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™97
Recognized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Lauren Palaski
B.S. Secondary Mathematics Education, '09; M.S. Math Ed., '17
North Branford Teacher of the Year 2024
Recognized by North Branford Public Schools
Rebecca J. Wilson
Ed.D. Counselor Education & Supervision, '24
Recognized by the Connecticut Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Christopher Loomis
M.S., Sixth-Year Certificate in Counseling
2021 Teacher of the Year
Recognized by the Farmington Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools
Federico Fiondella
Sixth-Year Certificate, Educational Leadership, ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™18
Recognized by the Gilderman Lehrman Institute of American History
Have You Recently Been Recognized?
If you ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™re a graduate of ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™s College of Education and have received an award or professional recognition, we ÿÈÕ´óÈüÈë¿Ú †.™d love to celebrate your accomplishments.
Please email us at collegeofeducation@southernct.edu with your name, graduation year, details about your honor, and any relevant photos or links.