2024 TEEAP Scholarship and AEST Department Alumni Awards

Several awards and scholarships were presented during the luncheon at the 2024 TEEAP from Problem to Innovation Conference on October 25, 2024. The association is proud to recognize the following individuals for their service and contributions to the growth of the profession.

The William J. Wilkinson Scholarship

The Technology & Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania (TEEAP) awards a scholarship annually to assist outstanding technology education students during their student teaching placement in their preparation as technology education teachers. The purpose of the scholarship is to promote the growth and leadership of prospective technology education teachers. It is to be used for paying undergraduate tuition, fees, and other expenses related to student teaching at a Pennsylvania university preparing technology education teachers.

Pictured Left to Right are: Brandt Hutzel, PDE’s Technology & Engineering Education Content Advisor. Jason Gable, currently a student teacher at Hempfield High School and Ian Hollinger currently student teaching at Penn Manor High School. Korbin Shearer, TEEAP President.

At this same luncheon, the AEST Department presented their Technology & Engineering Education Alumni Awards.

Technology & Engineering Education Ambassador Award

The Ambassador Award was given to Ms. Leanna Carstetter Blandford in recognition of outstanding support of the Technology & Engineering Education program through recruitment and mentoring of future teachers and leaders.

Leanna Carstetter Blandford (right), Assistant Principal at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Assistant Principal, pictured with Donna Painter (left), AEST Associate Professor.

Technology & Engineering Education Mentor Award

The Mentor Award was presented to Mr. Nick Hower in recognition of exceptional mentoring of teacher candidates and longstanding commitment to the preparation of the next generation of Technology & Engineering Education teachers.

Nick Hower, Technology & Engineering Educator, Conestoga Valley High School, pictured with Scott Warner, AEST Professor.

Emerging Leader Award

The Emerging Leader Award was presented to Mr. Zach Love in recognition of outstanding leadership, commitment, and service to Technology and Engineering Education by a young professional.

Zach Love (right), Technology & Engineering Educator, Donegal Junior High School, pictured with Len Litowitz (left), AEST Professor.

Innovative Educator Award

The Innovative Educator Award was presented to Ms. Jamie Sheehan in recognition and celebration of extraordinary talent, creativity, ingenuity, and enthusiasm by an innovative teacher in the field of Technology and Engineering Education.

Jamie Sheehan (right), Technology & Engineering Educator, Springfield High School, pictured with Donna Painter (left), AEST Associate Professor.

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Joseph McCade in recognition of extraordinary leadership, sustained commitment, and exceptional dedication to the advancement of Technology and Engineering Education over many decades.

Dr. Joseph McCade (right), AEST Professor Emeritus, pictured with Len Litowitz (left), AEST Professor.

By; Professor Donna Painter, Technology & Engineering Education Program Coordinator

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