Regional PDS Celebration Awards

Annual Regional PDS Celebration

ɫ�ۺϾþ� University’s Regional PDS Network honors outstanding contributions to its program at the annual RPDS Celebration each May. Pictured are our 2025 honorees.

Awards

Outstanding Mentor Teachers
- Carrie Bell - James M. Bennett High School, Wicomico County
- Aimee Bergonia - Pocomoke High School, Worcester County
- Angie Rankin - Showell Elementary School, Worcester County
- Jeff Thamert - Willards Elementary School, Wicomico County
- Angel Wright - Easton Elementary School, Talbot County
Outstanding Co-Teaching Pairs
- Sarah Mason (mentor) & Alex Simmons (intern) - Bennett Middle School, Wicomico County
- Tyler Muse (mentor) & Emily Malone (intern) - Prince Street Elementary School, Wicomico County
Outstanding Site Coordinator
- Katie Byrne - Pinehurst Elementary School, Wicomico County
- Kelli Lewis - North ɫ�ۺϾþ� School, Wicomico County
Outstanding Liaison
- Diallo Sessoms - Charles H. Chipman Elementary School & Glen Avenue Elementary School, Wicomico County
Outstanding Supervisor
- Derya Kulavuz-Onal - ESOL Internship Supervisor
Commitment to PDS
- Paul Gasior - Clinical Practice Coordinator, ɫ�ۺϾþ� University

Past RPDS Celebration Award Recipients