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Education Engagement Board
In May 2024, the College of Education reorganized the former Dean’s Advisory Council and established the Education Engagement Board as the new advisory group.
Strengthening Alumni Relations
The board’s purpose is to support Purdue’s College of Education, facilitate communication between the school and its alumni, provide professional growth programs, and strengthen alumni relationships with the University and the Purdue for Life Foundation. Its duties involve engaging alumni, students, and community partners in various activities and opportunities to interact with the College. Board members are Purdue Education alumni and partners dedicated to serving the college, students, faculty, and staff. We extend our gratitude to the new Board for their service!
Board Members
Carey L. Averill
Professor of Education, Grand Canyon University and Regent University
Lianne Beliveau-Strom
E-Learning Developer, Group 1001, Zionsville, IN
Michael Bottorff
Vice President, School of Information Technology, Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN
Alli Coulter
Instructional Coach, Avon Community School Corporation, Avon, IN
Ashley Dawson-Bottorff
Educational Consultant, INDB Consulting, LLC
Mark Eutsler
Professor of Education
Tresa Hammond
Consultant, Education Consulting Services, LLC
Angie Marks
3rd Grade Teacher, James Cole Elementary School, Lafayette, IN
Jim McDonald
Professor of Science Education, Dept. of Teacher and Special Education, Central Michigan University (CMU), Mt. Pleasant, MI
Steven McQueen
Founder and CRO, Bullitt Consulting, Indianapolis, IN
Blake Nemelka
Vice President of Academic Affairs -HCA Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT; and Lecturer, College of Education, Purdue University
Allie Powell
2nd Grade Teacher, Carmel Elementary School, Carmel, IN
Sarah A. Powley
Teacher and Instructional Coach (ret.), West Lafayette, IN
Lisette Reyes-Paulino
Co-founder, Purdue Alumni Network of Toronto
Danielle White
School Development Director, The Excel Center National Office
Other Alumni Activities in the College
Distinguished Education Alumni Award
The College of Education presents the Distinguished Education Alumni Award (DEAA) in recognition of the notable professional achievements of our alumni. The DEAA is the highest award for alumni and honors their notable career and life achievements that reflect favorably on Purdue University, education, or society in general. The DEAA is presented at the biennial Education Appreciation and Alumni Awards event. The award is not meant to be restrictive in its criteria, but rather inclusive of all of the various life paths our alumni may take.