2023 Patty Hopkins-Acos Memorial Fellows: Ryan Blasena, Zoe Foster, and Tami Rota
Ryan Blasena, Zoe Foster, and Tami Rota have been named recipients of the 2023 Patty Hopkins-Acos Memorial Fellowship. This fellowship supports Teacher Education Program students working toward the Educational Specialist Credential, who demonstrate the professional and personal dedication exemplified by Patty Hopkins-Acos throughout her career with special needs children. This fellowship recognizes and encourages future special education teachers who, like Patty, inspire others with their excitement about teaching, compassion, irrepressible energy, courage, integrity, and sense of humor.