UWSP School of Education Scholarship Banquet 2024 Booklet

MARGARET DAFFINSON SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Allison Brickford Major: Special Education

This scholarship was established by Mike Daffinson in memory of his wife, Maggie. Margaret “Maggie” Daffinson emphatically believed that music is a key element in the instruction of young children. She was a champion for all children no matter their disability or circumstances. Maggie had a profound effect on all staff, parents and children in her environment with a gift for storytelling, a quick wit and sincerity that was unforgettable. PHYLLIS RAVEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Recipient: Victoria Hasenohrl Majors: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education Mrs. Ravey was an instructor in the UWSP Lab School for many years and became the first director of the Gesell Institute on campus. She graduated from Stevens Point Normal in 1936 with a two-year rural education degree and received her B.A. in Elementary Education from UWSP in 1952.

CAROL HUETTIG SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Kennedy Dransfeldt Major: Physical Education

16 research focused on ways to improve services to children with disabilities, and she shared that information by authoring many articles and books and speaking at conferences throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Carol was very intuitive about individuals’ feelings. She had a gift for sensing the needs of people and reaching out to assist them in any way that would protect their dignity and self worth. Carol Huettig taught and coached at UW-Stevens Point from 1981- 89. She was a masterful leader, inspiring students and athletes to continually raise their goals and perform to their maximum abilities. As a specialist in adapted physical education, Carol was a passionate advocate for underserved populations, particularly children. Her

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