Wheaton College (Ill.) Student Laura Smith Recognized by Education Department

2016 Jul 1

Wheaton College student Laura Smith recently received the Ann Haskins Education Scholarship from the Education Department. This award was presented at Wheaton College's Honors Convocation.

The Ann Haskins Scholarship is awarded to students based on financial need and potential for professional contribution. This professional contribution is intended to positively impact individuals with disability and their families through educational service delivery and systems change efforts.

The Department of Education at Wheaton College prepares educators who teach and lead for human flourishing. The Wheaton College model for teacher education includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum structured around experiences and theoretical constructs which cultivate and promote scholarship, service and reform.

Wheaton College (Wheaton, Ill.) is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college noted for its rigorous academics, integration of faith and learning, and consistent ranking among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. For more information, visit wheaton.edu.