School of Education graduate students receive MPE scholarships
Eight William Carey University graduate students received $1,000 scholarships from the Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE).
According to MPE, 50 members applied for graduate scholarships and 20 scholarships were awarded.
Dr. Ben Burnett, dean of the WCU School of Education, said the university appreciates the support and professional resources MPE provides students and graduates. “With very little assistance for graduate course work available, we are happy that our graduate students have this opportunity to apply for financial help to further their education,” Burnett said. “We are also very proud that WCU is represented with the largest number of recipients in the state. Enrollment in our graduate program continues to increase as we seek to provide advanced opportunities for Mississippi teachers.”
The 2018 scholarship recipients who attend William Carey University are:
- Missy Barham of Purvis, an ELA teacher at Poplarville Upper Elementary.
- Shon Bullen of Lumberton, an assistant special education director with the Lamar County School District.
- Meghan Cates of Mantachie, an assistant principal at Mooreville Elementary.
- Ginnie Curtis of Purvis, a literacy coach with the Lamar County School District.
- Fonda Dickinson of D’Lo, a lead teacher at Mendenhall High School.
- Alexis Grey of Brandon, a special education teacher at Highland Bluff Elementary.
- Tricia Stoll of Gulfport, an instructional mentor with the Gulfport School District.
- Derricka Thomas of Hattiesburg, a district level interventionist in the Simpson County School District.