Three Elementary Education majors received University awards at Commencement on May 14. Kylah Hardy received the Rosemary Elliott Harder Award for Creative Leadership, Valeria Quintanilla Carranza received the Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award, and Jessica Reinartz received the Orsia F. Young Leadership Award.
The Rosemary Elliott Harder ’69 Award for Creative Leadership is conferred on a graduating woman who has exhibited creative leadership and aptitude in her time at Stevenson University. Throughout her time at Stevenson, Kylah Hardy consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership skills, dedication, and a deep commitment to helping others. She held the position of Historian and Professional Development Chair for the Psi Omicron Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an international education honor society, and the position of President for the education organization, Teachers of Tomorrow.
The Marion and Henry J. Knott Achievement Award is conferred on one graduating student who has demonstrated the ability to achieve academically, to reach out to the needs of others at the University, and to persevere toward a goal while also managing major primary responsibilities outside Stevenson University life. Valeria Quintanilla Carranza consistently demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, unwavering commitment to addressing the needs of others within the Stevenson University community, and remarkable perseverance in pursuing her goals while managing significant responsibilities beyond her academic life. Valeria was an active and dedicated member of the Teachers of Tomorrow club.
The Orsia F. Young Leadership Award is conferred on one graduating student from each academic school of the University who has performed in an outstanding manner as a leader in the University community, initiated action, motivated others to do so, and been an agent for positive change in the University. Jessica Reinartz demonstrated exceptional achievements in both leadership and academics. Jessica was the treasurer of the Psi Omicron Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an International Honor Society in Education.