| 2006 |
Elected as a Fellow of the American Council of Developmental Education Associations (now named the Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations), the highest honor in the field of postsecondary educational assistance, developmental education, and tutoring services |
| 2005 |
The Robert Griffin Award for Long and Outstanding Service, College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA’s most prestigious award) |
| 2004 |
2004 Delta Kappa Gamma Society International”s Educator’s Award for 2004 for the book We’re Born to Learn: Using the Brain’s Natural Learning Process to Create Today’s Curriculum (Corwin Press, 2003). Award criteria: “This award recognizes educational research and writings of women authors whose book may influence the direction of thought and action necessary to meet the needs of today's complex society.” |
| 1995 |
Excellence Award, National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development |
| 1994 |
Outstanding Teacher Award, Washington Association of Developmental Education |
| 1993 |
Award of Excellence for Outstanding Contribution to Education in the Northwest, Washington Federation of Teachers and American Federation of Teachers |
| 1991 |
Excellence Award, National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development |
| 1990 |
Award of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Education Excellence, Washington Community Colleges/Vocational Technical Institutes Councils, Washington Federation of Teachers |
| 1990 |
1990 Burlington Northern Award for Significant and Meritorious Teaching |
