ACTE Announces 2023 National Award Finalists
UPDATED: October 19, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 20, 2022
Contact: Jori Houck — jhouck@acteonline.org (ACTE)
ACTE Announces 2023 National Award Finalists
ALEXANDRIA, VA—Today, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced its 2023 national finalists in eight different award categories. Finalists were announced for Teacher of the Year, Postsecondary Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year, New Teacher of the Year, Teacher Educator of the Year, Counseling and Career Development Professional Award, Lifetime Achievement and Carl Perkins Community Service Awards.
The national winner will be announced at the ACTE Awards Gala, an award presentation recognizing the best CTE educators in the country. The event will take place on November 30 at 7:00 p.m. The Awards Gala is sponsored by Express Employment Professionals, Goodheart-Willcox, CareerSafe and Stratasys. For more information about the ACTE Excellence Awards, visit our webpage.
Carl Perkins Community Service Award
Linda Romano–Newburgh, NY–Region I
Marie Ann Levett–Savannah, GA–Region II
Jody Heavner–Pittsfield, IL–Region III
Cody W. McPherson–Geary, OK–Region IV
Tony Boehm–Wahpeton, ND–Region V
Teacher of the Year Award
Debra Walker–Bladensburg, MD–Region I
Barbara Comer–Shenandoah, VA–Region II
Mary Hoffmann–Sleepy Eye, MN–Region III
Leslie Powell–Durant, OK–Region IV
Geary Page–Saratoga Springs, UT–Region V
New Teacher of the Year Award
Michael Refsnider–Willow Grove, PA–Region I
Tara Wolfenbarger Poe–Paris, KY–Region II
Derek Grahn–Breckenridge, MN–Region III
Jenny Marroquin–Siloam Springs, AR–Region IV
Sammi Jo Sims–Ellensburg, WA–Region V
Administrator of the Year Award
Jenny Geno–Saginaw, MI–Region I
Cindy Clanton–Carrollton, GA–Region II
Lynne Benson–Vernon Hills, IL–Region III
Joyce McClellan–Tulsa, OK–Region IV
Cindy Arnold–Battle Ground, WA–Region V
Teacher Educator of the Year Award
Regina Spruill–Temple Hills, MD–Region I
Lindsey Criss–Burlington, NC–Region II
Jay Solomonson–Normal, IL–Region III
Lucinda Francis–Norman, OK–Region IV
Dr. Dawn Mallette–Fort Collins, CO–Region V
Postsecondary Educator of the Year Award
Nicole Clarke–Largo, MD–Region I
Dr. James A. Egenrieder–Falls Church, VA–Region II
Mike Eddy–White Bear Lake, MN–Region III
Nancy Howell–Lawton, OK–Region IV
Eric Knoll–Lincoln, NE–Region V
Counseling and Career Development Professional Award
Laura Saline–Howell, MI–Region I
Angela Sparks–Marietta, GA–Region II
Molly Bonnett–Forest Lake, MN–Region III
Misty Bible–Idabel, OK–Region IV
Kellie Meyer–Minot, ND–Region V
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Brenda Dingus Long–Richmond, VA–Region II
Lisa Stange–Clive, IA–Region III
Bobbi Eichhorst–Santa Fe, NM–Region IV
Dan Rood Jr.–Wahpeton, ND–Region V
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About ACTE:
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE represents the community of CTE professionals, including educators, administrators, researchers, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals and others at all levels of education. ACTE is committed to excellence in providing advocacy, public awareness and access to resources, professional development and leadership opportunities.