NC CEC awards 3 distinguished service awards to ECU employees
Three East Carolina University College of Education faculty/staff members received awards from the North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children.
Dr. Angela Novak was selected as the Distinguished Service Award recipient for The Association for the Gifted of North Carolina. Novak received this award for her efforts in advancing the organization’s mission, establishing professional standards for teacher preparation, developing initiatives to enhance gifted education practices and ensuring the needs of children and youth with exceptionalities are addressed in educational legislature.
Dr. Tosha Owens received the Distinguished Service Award for the North Carolina Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health. She received this award for her efforts in advancing the organization’s mission, focusing on improving the education and welfare of children and youth with behavioral and emotional disorders. Owens’ efforts over the years also allowed the Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health to offer support and recognition to individuals who are new to the field and those with longstanding dedication to student success.
Dr. Malinda Pennington was selected as the Distinguished Service Award recipient for The North Carolina Teacher Education Division. Pennington has helped advance the organization’s mission while providing leadership and support for teacher education dedicated to students with exceptional needs and their families.