Regional PDS Celebration Awards

Annual Regional PDS Celebration

Salisbury University’s Regional PDS Network honors outstanding contributions to its program at the annual RPDS Celebration each May. Pictured are our 2025 honorees.

Awards

Outstanding Mentor Teachers
- Carrie Bell - James M. Bennett High School, Wicomico County
- Aimee Bergonia - Pocomoke High School, Worcester County
- Angie Rankin - Showell Elementary School, Worcester County
- Jeff Thamert - Willards Elementary School, Wicomico County
- Angel Wright - Easton Elementary School, Talbot County
Outstanding Co-Teaching Pairs
- Sarah Mason (mentor) & Alex Simmons (intern) - Bennett Middle School, Wicomico County
- Tyler Muse (mentor) & Emily Malone (intern) - Prince Street Elementary School, Wicomico County
Outstanding Site Coordinator
- Katie Byrne - Pinehurst Elementary School, Wicomico County
- Kelli Lewis - North Salisbury School, Wicomico County
Outstanding Liaison
- Diallo Sessoms - Charles H. Chipman Elementary School & Glen Avenue Elementary School, Wicomico County
Outstanding Supervisor
- Derya Kulavuz-Onal - ESOL Internship Supervisor
Commitment to PDS
- Paul Gasior - Clinical Practice Coordinator, Salisbury University

Past RPDS Celebration Award Recipients