MUNCIE, Ind. — West View Elementary School’s Kelly Agnew has been named an Indiana University Armstrong Teacher Educator Award, one of only 12 recipients throughout the state.
The fourth-grade teacher will work with IU faculty and undergraduates over the next year to help aspiring educators hone their skills and prepare them for a classroom of their own.
“This is an unexpected honor, and I’m excited to be part of this accomplished cohort of teachers,” Agnew said in a news release. “It’s also is an amazing opportunity to give back and speak to future educators while developing connections with inspiring educators, innovators and others that share a passion for helping students.”
West View Principal Eric Ambler, a former Armstrong winner himself, nominated Agnew for the award for her professionalism, positive attitude and polished classroom management skills.
Agnew is completing her 19th year of teaching, her eighth with Muncie Community Schools. She was named West View’s “Teacher of the Year” in 2021.
Foundation announces scholarship recipients
The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County announced the recent recipients of scholarships.
Ava Capes , a senior at Daleville Junior-Senior High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship and the Bobby Watters Scholarship. Ava plans to study elementary education with a minor in mathematics at Anderson University. She is the daughter of Amanda Capes and Matthew Capes.
Megan Cook, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Carolyn A. Lucas Scholarship. Megan plans to study speech pathology at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Chris and Kristen Cook.
Lucy Holaday, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Robbin S. Lindsey Memorial Scholarship. Lucy plans to study public policy analysis at Indiana University. She is the daughter of Heather and Benjamin Holaday.
Jennah Love, a senior at Wes-Del High School, is a recipient of the Jon Hunter Memorial Scholarship. Jennah plans to study pre-medicine and biology with a minor in Spanish at Indiana Wesleyan University. She is the daughter of Ed and Emily Love.
Maycie Martin , a senior at Cowan Junior-Senior High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Maycie plans to study nursing at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Kristina Martin and Blake Martin.
Bennett McKinney, a senior at Burris Laboratory School, is a recipient of the Alice Miriam Kitselman Scholarship. Bennett plans to attend Lake Forest College. He is the son of Jackie Grutsch McKinney and Todd McKinney.
Aubrey Miller, a senior at Burris Laboratory School, is a recipient of the Steve Shondell Scholarship. Aubrey plans to attend Indiana University East. She is the daughter of Alainna Peconge and Travis Peconge.
Austin Ryder, a senior at Daleville Junior-Senior High School, is a recipient of the Michele Barnhart Hires Scholarship. Austin plans to study industrial engineering technology at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He is the son of Jon Ryder and Amber Ryder.
Morgan Skinner , a senior at Wes-Del High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Morgan plans to study biomedical engineering with a minor in Spanish or chemical engineering at Trine University. She is the daughter of Kelley Skinner and Shane Skinner.
Victoria Walker, a student at Ivy Tech Community College, is a recipient of the East Central Opportunities Scholarship. Victoria studies entrepreneurship.
The Community Foundation will announce scholarship recipients in the order that students accept awards. To view all 2024 Community Foundation Scholarship recipients, visit cfmdin.org/news .
Memorial Day Service planned
There will be a Memorial Day Service at Bethel Cemetery — located just west of Delaware County Road 750 West on Bethel Avenue — at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26.
Several members of the community, as well as youth participants, will be involved. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. In the case of inclement weather, the service will be held in Bethel Church which is across the road from the cemetery.
This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Area briefs: West View Elementary School teacher wins state award
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