MAY 12
HOODING CEREMONY
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
Order Of exercises
Procession of Students, Faculty, Staff and Honored Guests
Greetings
Katy Arnett, professor and chair of the Department of Educational Studies; director of teacher education
Student Address
Ja’Kai Jordan and Travis Petty
Musical Selection
“For Good,” words & music by Steven Schwartz, performed by Carolyn Colina & Gracie Knudson
Address Introduction
Katy Arnett
Address
Shannon Lee, distinguished teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools “Why I Stayed”
Presentation of Candidates for the Master of Arts in Teaching Degree
Katy Arnett, director of teacher education
Charge to the Graduating Class
The Department of Educational Studies
Recessional Music
HOOding ceremOny speaker
Shannon Lee ’07, MAT ’08 Baltimore City Public Schools
Shannon Lee was born and raised in Baltimore City, Maryland. After graduating from Baltimore City College High School, she matriculated at St. Mary’s College of Maryland where she majored in human studies and earned a B.A. and then her MAT degree. Since her time at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, she has become one of Baltimore City’s most effective and influential educators. A wife and mother of two young sons, Shannon continues to excel in her field, ensuring that all elementary-aged and middle-school students receive a quality and equitable education. Through her work as a math coach, Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) Chair, Attendance Chair, School and Family Council Chair, and Instructional Leadership Team member, Shannon has not only made tremendous improvements in bridging gaps in student educational knowledge but her efforts have even helped to strengthen community support. A passionate leader, and a committed educator, Shannon Lee continues to set a precedent for all future educators.
As part of the recognition of earning a graduate degree, masters and doctoral students participate in a hooding ceremony in the lead up to commencement. During this celebration, a faculty member places the masters hood over the head of the graduate, signifying their successful completion of the degree. The colors of the hood (which is worn down the back of the individual) signify the field of study and in some cases, the institution. The light blue velvet band represents education, while the yellow is a reference to the St. Mary’s College of Maryland school colors.
candidates fOr tHe master Of arts in teacHing degree
Gabriele Backus*
Lusby, Md.
Special Education
Laura Bailey
Parkton, Md.
Chinese
Lauren Baker
Bowie, Md.
Special Education
Meagan Brown
Kingsville, Md.
Biology
Carolyn Sue Colina*
Dameron, Md.
Music
Kailee Earp
Mt. Airy, Md.
Elementary Education
Kelly Ann Emge
Forest Hill, Md.
Elementary Education, with an endorsement in Physical Education
Isobel Eve Hermans
Silver Spring, Md.
Elementary Education
Kendrick Horan**
Bethesda, Md.
Elementary Education
JaKai Lashae Jordan*
Clinton, Md.
Elementary Education
Alexandra Grace Knudson*
Chesapeake Beach, Md.
Music
Rileigh Krell
Baltimore, Md.
Elementary Education
Megan Lane
Eldersburg, Md.
Elementary Education with Early Childhood
Patrick Lee
Reisterstown, Md.
Spanish
Henry Morin
Kensington, Md.
Elementary Education
Emily O’Neill
Gambrills, Md.
Elementary Education
Travis Guice Petty*
Orlando, Florida
History, Social Studies
Maysen A. Salazar*
St. Leonard, Md.
Elementary Education with Early Childhood
Erika Ann Schutt
Vestal, Md.
Social Studies
Dina Amber Jean Tuggle
Nanakuli, Hawaii
Chinese
Margaret Warnick*
Silver Spring, Md.
Social Studies
*MSDE Teacher of Promise
**MATE Distinguished Teacher Candidate
tHe department Of educatiOnal studies
Angela Johnson, PhD, professor of educational studies
Katy Arnett, PhD, professor of educational studies
David Morris, PhD, associate professor of educational studies
Katherine Koch, PhD, associate professor of educational studies
Soo Bin Jang, PhD, assistant professor of educational studies
Janet Varner, PhD, lecturer of educational studies Adjunct Faculty
Krys Baker
Jason Hayes
Robert Mattera
Margarita Rochow
Bobbi Scrivener
Megan Seeman
Katherine Sushinsky