Dr. Chery S. Wagonlander EMC Excellence in Practice Awards

Dr. Chery Wagonlander EMC Excellence in Practice Awards

The Dr. Chery Wagonlander EMC Excellence in Practice Awards recognize all secondary or postsecondary Early Middle College (EMC) practitioners for their leadership/influence, execution, and contributions to successful EMC programs in Michigan. The Awardees include EMC administrators, counselors, administrative staff, EMC coordinators, EMC teachers, and postsecondary staff in EMC roles.

EMC Excellence in Practice Award Resources

Secondary Award
1. Secondary Award Information
2. Secondary Nomination Form
Postsecondary Award
1. Postsecondary Award Information
2. Postsecondary Nomination Form

Dr. Chery Wagonlander EMC Excellence in Practice Award Recipients

Robert Krueger

2026

Monroe County Middle College: Secondary Excellence in Practice Award
Angie Bess

2025

Kellogg Community College: Postecondary Excellence in Practice Award
Larissa Hunt

2025

Van Buren Intermediate School District: Secondary Excellence in Practice Award
Dr. Ellen Fischer

2024

Early College Alliance: Secondary Excellence in Practice Award
Robin Sterk

2024

Grand Rapids Community College: Postsecondary Excellence in Practice Award
Dave Dugger

2023

Early College Alliance: Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Laura Coleman

2023

Bay College: Postsecondary Excellence in Practice Award
Jaime Nelson

2023

Van Buren Public Schools: Secondary Excellence in Practice Award
Meghan Howell

2022

Wexford-Missaukee Early College: Secondary EMC Excellence in Practice Award
Anita Lopez Schlabach

2022

Glen Oaks Community College: Postsecondary EMC Excellence in Practice Award