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Two Richland One Educators Recognized by Columbia College’s APEC Program

Two Richland One educators have been recognized by Columbia College’s Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) program. APEC Fellows are classified staff who are seeking teaching certification. 

Caughman Road Elementary School instructional assistant Teona Knowles was named the recipient of the APEC Professional Commitment Award, which recognizes an APEC Fellow for their dedication and willingness to go above and beyond in their field experience and coursework.

Leslie-Ann Jones, a parent and family engagement specialist at C.A. Johnson High School, received the APEC Aspire Award, which recognizes an APEC Fellow who is new to the field of education and has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the field and classroom.

Click here for more information about Columbia College’s APEC program. 

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Two women standing and smiling. Woman on right is holding a bag.

PHOTO 1: Caughman Road Elementary School instructional assistant Teona Knowles (right) was named the recipient of the Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Professional Commitment Award from Columbia College. Pictured with Knowles is Dr. Marla Sanders, the director of Columbia College’s APEC program (left).

 

Two women standing and smiling. Woman on left is holding a bag.

PHOTO 2: Leslie-Ann Jones, a parent and family engagement specialist at C.A. Johnson High School (left), received the APEC Aspire Award from Columbia College. Pictured with Jones is Dr. Marla Sanders, the director of Columbia College’s APEC program (right).