In recognition of their exemplary roles as educators, Baldwin Wallace recently honored Drs. Barbara (Mueller) Sawrey '73 and Thea (McAfee) Wilson '75 as Outstanding Educators and celebrated Dorin Jackson '10 and Sarah Piscsalko '13 as Jill Herrick Graduate Education Scholarship recipients.
The four individuals were lauded March 25 at the 2018 Celebration of Outstanding Educators, sponsored by BW's Office of Alumni Engagement and School of Education.
Dr.
Barbara
(Mueller)
Sawrey
'73Having earned a B.S. in chemistry from BW, Sawrey worked as an industrial chemist for several years before earning an M.A. in chemistry and a Ph.D. in physical inorganic chemistry from San Diego State University.
Her career has been driven by a commitment to academics, passion for education and dedication to service. Having started her career as a lecturer in chemistry, she went on to become a distinguished teaching professor and dean of undergraduate education at the University of California San Diego. Among her honors, she was celebrated as San Diego Magazine's Academic Champion in 2016 and received a national award from the American Chemical Society for encouraging women in the chemical sciences.
"She
is
an
extraordinary
leader
who
has
bold
vision,
an
unmatched
intellect,
and
deep
conviction
combined
with
patience
and
humility.
She
perseveres
to
unify
diverse
constituencies
and
she
has
worked
locally,
nationally
and
internationally
to
foster
excellence
in
education."
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quote
An
education
major
at
BW,
Wilson
went
on
to
earn
an
M.S.
in
reading
instruction
from
John
Carroll
University
and
a
doctorate
in
education
leadership
from
Argosy
University,
Sarasota.
Committed to improving the lives of children and families, she is vice president of children and families at the Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland, where she manages Early Head Start, Head Start and parental involvement programs. Past roles include being chair of early childhood at The Music Settlement and executive director of early childhood in the Cleveland Metropolitan Schools. Her many accomplishments include being named a 2017 Educator to Watch by Crain's Cleveland Business.
"She
has
incredible
energy
and
an
exuberance
for
learning
and
creativity.
She
is
not
afraid
of
challenges
and
tackles
them
with
a
can-do
attitude.
She
demonstrates
the
highest
values
and
ethics.
Community
educators
and
leaders
seek
her
advice
and
counsel."
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quote
A sixth-grade math teacher for the Medina City School District, Jackson is currently working toward an MAEd in school leadership at BW. He believes his graduate studies will assist him in achieving his long-term goal of becoming an advocate for children through a role in administration.
Currently enrolled in BW's MAEd in school leadership program, Piscsalko is a second-grade teacher for the Mentor Public School District. Her career goal is to become an elementary school administrator.
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photos
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online
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gallery.
