Friday, October 21, 2016

Dr. Stephanie Holmquist Received USF College of Education 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award

Dr. Stephanie Holmquist, center, at the award ceremony with
CWE@USF program faculty 
Dr. Stephanie Holmquist received the 2016 USF College of Education Distinguished Alumni Award on October 7. In addition to completing a bachelor’s degree at USF, Dr. Holmquist holds a Master’s degree in Career and Technical Education and completed thePh.D. in Career and Workforce Education in 2014. The title of her dissertation is, A multi-case study of student interactions with educational robots and impact on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning and attitudes.

Each year, the USF College of Education recognizes alumni as part of the USF Homecoming events, and Dr. Holmquist was a clear choice as recipient of the Spirit of Partnership Alumni Award due to her remarkable support to the College of Education over the years.

Dr. Stephanie Holmquist is President and CEO of Holmquist Educational Consultants, Inc., a national consulting and sales organization specializing in the areas of Career and Technical Education and STEM education, with an emphasis on robotics and teacher training. She has served as a consultant for various topics in education such as STEM education, classroom management and robotics.

Dr. Holmquist holds two degrees from our program in career and workforce education and we join the college in recognizing her spirit of service. Congratulations on receiving the Spirit of Partnership Alumni Award!

To learn more about the Award event, see the related College of Education announcement of awards.