Each year, Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education recognizes distinguished alumni and friends who exemplify leadership in the classroom, school administration, churches, mission organizations, nonprofits, businesses, volunteer organizations and more at the Learning for Life Awards Dinner.
“Though recipients’ career paths may differ, each award recipient has made notable strides in their respective fields and communities,” said Kathy Acton, alumni relations coordinator, “We are proud and thankful for the different ways our education graduates impact the world for Christ.”
The Learning for Life Award was established in 2015, in celebration of 100 years of Samford University’s School of Education, to honor outstanding education alumni that have made a significant impact in the lives of others.
This year’s Learning for Life honorees are:
- Alyssa Barnes - 2001
- April Dean - 2005
- Brooke Dunham - 2009
- Marie Feagins - 2020
- Jason Harchuck - 2019
- Nicole Howell - 2015
- Kari Knowlton - 1990
- Gregory Moore - 2021
- Kevin Pughsley - 2006, 2007
- Marye Grace Sauermann - 2020
This year’s recipients of the Orlean Beeson Award are Carol and Joe Dean ’62, and the Jodi Newton Excellence in Character Education Award will be given to Benjamin White ’19, EdD ’23.
“Recognizing the important Kingdom work of our alumni matters to me, it matters to the School of Education and it matters to Samford University,” said Dean Anna McEwan.
This year’s awards dinner will be held at Vestavia Country Club, 400 Beaumont Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, August 21, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $75. To learn more about Learning for Life contact Kathy Acton.
