CEHD Highlights
Department of Education Highlights
Student and Alumni, 2026 Awards
Many of our alumni and students are already making an impact in their local school districts and being recognized for their excellence:
- Sarah Batchelor – New Teacher of the Year, Grafton Village Elementary School
- Caitlin Coligan – Teacher of the Year, John J. Wright Educational & Cultural Center
- Kaitlyn Conigliaro – New Teacher of the Year, Garrisonville Elementary School
- Emily Driscoll – Teacher of the Year, Lee Hill Elementary School
- Sarah Hybl – New Teacher of the Year, North Stafford Elementary School
- Ezra Lee – New Teacher of the Year, Moncure Elementary School
- Kendyl Miller – Outstanding Student in a Virginia Initial Licensure Program, Virginia Association of Teacher Educators (VACTE)
Faculty Awards
2026 Innovative Learning Award from the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Kristina Peck
2026 Faculty Impact Award from the Virginia Association of Teacher Educators
Dr. Jennifer Walker
Board of Visitors Faculty Leadership Award
The Board of Visitors Faculty Leadership Award recognizes a full-time faculty member who exhibits exemplary leadership in advancing the mission of the institution.
Dr. Jennifer Walker
2026 Visionary Leadership Award from the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Rebecca Towery
Nursing
Our nursing program recently launched the MSN, welcoming the first cohort of students.
Athletics
Our college now houses the Department of Athletics, Health, and Physical Education and many of our coaches teach in the classroom, specifically supporting the Sports Management minor, which is the second largest minor at UMW.