By Carissa Rutkauskas

 

The UConn Early College Experience (ECE) community and the University of Connecticut publicly recognize and thank outstanding instructors and administrators whose dedication and commitment help make UConn ECE successful. Those recognized have exceeded program expectations and excelled in preparing their high school’s students for the next level in their education.

 

The UConn ECE Professional Recognition Awards Show premiered on YouTube on Thursday, May 13 in front of a live virtual audience. Ten instructors and administrators were spotlighted in the production, as well as UConn’s Associate Vice Provost, Peter Diplock, and many UConn undergraduate musicians. Congratulations to the recipients:

 

Thomas E. Recchio Faculty Coordinator Award for Academic Leadership
Anthony Rizzie, Mathematics, University of Connecticut

 

Principal Award for Program Support & Advocacy
Frances DiFiore, Cromwell High School

 

Site Representative Award for Excellence in Program Administration
Ka Man (Mandy) Cheung, Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Science Magnet School

 

Instructor Award for Excellence in Course Instruction
Dr. Thomas Vrabel, Sustainable Plant and Soil Sciences, Trumbull Regional Agriscience and Biotechnology Center
Margaret Kimmett, Chemistry, Valley Regional High School
Lalitha Kasturirangan, English, Eli Whitney Technical High School

 

Library Media Specialist Award for Excellence in Enrichment and Collaboration
Liza Zandonella, Newtown High School

 

“Rookie of the Year” Award for Excellence in First-Year Course Instruction
Kelsey Kapalczynski, Statistics, Wethersfield High School
Christopher Wisniewski, Biology, Berlin High School

 

Jan Pikul Award for Continued Excellence in Instruction
Aaron Hull, Political Science, Greenwich High School

 

 

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