DR. MARJORIE J. SPRING ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Recipient: Ana Augustine Major: Physical Education
Marjorie Spring’s contributions to UWSP during her 18-year tenure as an educator in elementary physical education and coach in women’s field hockey and track and field are still being felt today. During her tenure, Marjorie created opportunities for women to compete in athletics that paved the way for women athletes today. Her foresight in providing hands-on teaching opportunities for students studying to be teachers created the motor development and adapted physical education programs. Additionally, Marjorie has the unique distinction of being the first woman inducted into the UWSP Athletic Hall of Fame.
ESTHER L. BERNDT READING SPECIALIST SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Bethany Betro Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
This award is made possible by Dick Berndt in memory of his wife, Esther. Esther Berndt was a 1950 graduate of Central State Teachers College, now UWSP, with a degree in primary education. She taught kindergarten at Laona, Wis., and the Campus Laboratory School. Later she was employed by the Stevens Point School District to help junior high students with difficulties in reading and comprehension. Esther was a pioneer in starting the Alternative School Program in the Stevens Point School District. In 1978 she received a master’s degree in teaching elementary education/reading.
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