Normandale’s Education Pathways staff members Kenny Chan (SpedUP Program Coordinator), Mustafa Dualeh (Sirtify® Program Coordinator), KeAnna Levy-Reed (Sirtify® and SpedUP Academc Advisor) and Jeremy McNamara (Director of Education Pathways) received an Excellence in Equity Award as part of the Minnesota State Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) Leadership Awards.
The Excellence in Equity award recognizes efforts to advance an innovative program, initiative, or service that results in improved educational experience. These innovations are rooted in an equity-minded lens, resulting in a collective and sustainable benefit for a broad range of stakeholders.
Normandale Community College has long recognized the need to produce teachers who represent the students in our communities. Through Normandale’s Sirtify® and SpedUP programs, Education Pathways seek to empower future educators through culturally responsive support and leadership development, so every child can learn from teachers who reflect their identities and lived experiences. Through intentional recruitment, comprehensive support, and a strong sense of community, Education Pathways is helping prepare the next generation of future educators while advancing a more diverse, representative, and equitable educator workforce in Minnesota.
Last year, Sirtify® and SpedUP had 15 graduates who moved on to four-year universities to continue their career path to Education and Special Education. Between the two programs there are currently 60 students pursuing their two-year degrees in Education.
The Minnesota State Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) Leadership Awards recognize faculty, staff, and administrators from around the state for their exemplary achievements in equity, innovation, and collaborative practices that promote student success.
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