MSU’s College of Education celebrates 23 Stephen D. Lee Scholars

Contact: Peyton Barber Grover

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Twenty-three students from Mississippi State’s College of Education recently graduated from the university as Stephen D. Lee Scholars, achieving a cumulative 4.0 GPA during their college careers.

From teaching positions to acceptance into medical schools, the scholars’ success in the classroom is already leading to their next steps.

“We are incredibly proud of these 23 Stephen D. Lee Scholars and the remarkable dedication, perseverance and academic excellence they have demonstrated throughout their time at Mississippi State University,” said Teresa Jayroe, College of Education dean. “As they begin the next chapter of their journeys, we are confident they will make a meaningful and lasting impact in their professions, their communities and the lives of those they serve. They represent the very best of the College of Education, and we look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the years ahead.”

Scholars from the College of Education include:

—Breyden Bell of Ingomar, a kinesiology graduate, will attend the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

—Jordan Calloway of Senatobia, an elementary education graduate, will be a first-grade teacher at South Pontotoc Elementary School.

—Shelby Camron of Hartselle, Ala., an elementary education graduate, will be a fourth-grade math teacher at D.T. Cox Elementary School in Pontotoc.

—Perry Deloach of Madison, an educational psychology graduate, will be a middle school ministry associate with Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison.

—Sutton Dixon of Bogue Chitto, a kinesiology graduate, will attend the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Monroe, La.

—Payton Edwards of Florence, Ala., a kinesiology graduate, will attend physical therapy school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

—Kathryn Fairburn of Madison, an educational psychology graduate, is pursuing a master’s degree in business administration at MSU.

—Elizabeth Frye of Ocean Springs, an elementary education graduate, will be a fifth-grade English language arts teacher at Overstreet Elementary School in Starkville.

—Maggie Gratwick of Hattiesburg, an elementary education graduate, will be a fifth-grade English language arts and social studies teacher at Northshore Elementary School in Brandon.

—Elena Harman of Kosciusko, a secondary education graduate, will attend graduate school at MSU.

—Lily Holliday of Starkville, a kinesiology graduate, will attend graduate school at MSU for sports management and will serve as a graduate teaching assistant.

—Sabrina Infanger of Florence, Ala., a music education graduate, plans to pursue an elementary music teaching position in the public school system.

—Emily Jennings of Pheba, a music education graduate, will attend graduate school and later pursue a job in higher education.

—Calla Lermer of Buffalo Grove, Ill., an elementary education graduate, will be a seventh-grade social studies and science teacher at a school near Chicago.

—Madeline Little of Philadelphia, an elementary education graduate, will be a third-grade teacher in the Union Public School District and plans to attend graduate school at MSU.

—Hannah MacArthur of Dyersburg, Tenn., a kinesiology graduate, will pursue a two-year master’s degree in occupational therapy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.

—Seth Matlock of Southaven, a music education graduate, will be a choral accompanist for all junior high choirs and a piano teacher at the Partnership Middle School and Armstrong Junior High School in Starkville.

—Brooke McBrayer of Ecru, an elementary education graduate, will be a first-grade teacher at North Pontotoc Elementary School.

—Avery McDaniel of Greenwood, a kinesiology graduate, is pursuing a three-year doctorate degree in physical therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

—Patricia Morgan of Vancleave, a secondary education graduate, will be a ninth-grade English teacher at Starkville High School and plans to pursue a master’s degree.

—Kate Myrick of Hurley, an elementary education graduate, will be a fourth-grade teacher at Agricola Elementary School in Lucedale.

—Abby Ogletree of Hattiesburg, a kinesiology graduate, is pursuing a three-year doctorate degree in physical therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

—Emma Singletary of Mandeville, La., an elementary education graduate, will be a first-grade teacher at Sudduth Elementary School in Starkville.

MSU’s College of Education is home to five academic departments, a division of education, one research unit and numerous service units. Learn more at www.educ.msstate.edu.

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