Alumni Spotlight

Celebrating our alumni

Every day, Werklund School of Education alumni are contributing to communities around the world. No matter the arena, they do not hesitate to take up new challenges, ask difficult questions and seek inventive solutions. The Werklund School of Education has benefited greatly from their passion and diversity; for these reasons, we celebrate them.

Illustration of Dr. Pam Farrell

Dr. Pam Farrell, 2025 Arch Awards Recipient

The Community Commitment Award recognizes a graduate who has made outstanding and significant contributions to their community.

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Melanie King

Melanie King

Education grad student Melanie King’s case study explores the role of learning in health-care settings, enhancing patient outcomes.

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Lori Ann Scalplock seeks to shine light on Indigenous culture

Blackfoot artist sees teaching as a means of healing

Lori Ann Scalplock seeks to shine light on Indigenous culture

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Gina Ko

Graduate pays it forward

Social Justice issues are the nexus of Gina Ko’s academic, personal and professional life

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