School of Education Induction Ceremony

Aquinas College is proud to announce the induction of ten exceptional students into the School of Education on October 30, 2024. The ceremony took place in the St. Jude Chapel at Aquinas College and marked a significant milestone in the academic journeys of:

Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education
Sr. Naomi Grace Lavastida, O.P.
Sr. Helena Cecilia Sicking, O.P.
 
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)-Elementary
Sr. Mary Simon Roderick, O.P.
Sr. Claire Eilis Blackwell, O.P.
Sr. Raphaela Eggleston, O.P.
 
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) -Secondary
Sr. Evangeline Marie Burr, O.P.
Sr. Christina Kruepke, O.P.
Sr. Perpetua Lucy Henry, O.P.
Sr. Amata Magdalene Sause, O.P.
Sr. Monica Baptiste Whelan, O.P.
 
The induction ceremony was a moment that recognized the dedication, academic excellence, and genuine passion that has consistently been demonstrated throughout their educational endeavors. Each candidate received a medal of Saint Dominic. These medals are a sign of the formal induction into the Educator Preparation Program as well as the Dominican formation received at Aquinas College.
 
These remarkable individuals now embark on a path to becoming transformative educators, fully equipped with the knowledge and values of Aquinas College. They are set to make a lasting impact on the lives of the students they will educate in the future.