For more than 35 years, Dr. Stewart has distinguished herself as a college professor/administrator, special education and elementary education teacher.
TALLAHASSEE, FL, May 19, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Cyndy Reed Stewart, PhD, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Stewart celebrates many years' experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
For more than 35 years, Dr. Stewart has distinguished herself as a college professor/administrator, special education and elementary education teacher. Her extensive background includes more than two decades of experience at various schools and universities in the Florida and Georgia educational systems, notably as a professor of teacher education at Florida A&M University. Additionally, Dr. Stewart spent over five years at the University of Cincinnati, recognized as the first African American assistant dean of student affairs in Teacher's College.
Apart from her faculty positions, Dr. Stewart was a consultant for the Iowa Department of Education in the Division of School Accreditation, Administration, and the Equity division. She was the youngest African American to serve in this role as well. Looking toward the future, Dr. Stewart aims to conduct more research on changing the dynamics of teaching and learning. She also aspires to work more with ethnic and linguistically diverse students and develop an academic resource consulting firm.
During her teaching career, Dr. Stewart was responsible for writing a grant in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati in 1992 to fund students of color interested in pursuing teacher education in higher education. Among other accomplishments, she is most proud of being able to prepare her students to become successful adults in their chosen fields.
Heavily invested in community and nation-wide initiatives, Dr. Stewart maintains affiliations with the Anti-Defamation League, the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the League of Women Voters, the National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments, the National Education Association, the Girl Scouts of America, and the Southern Poverty Law Center. She also a licensed lay reader in the Episcopal church. Previously, Dr. Stewart was a board member of the Urban Dreams of Iowa; and Recruiting Teachers for America. Highly educated, Dr. Stewart earned a Doctor of Philosophy in educational leadership from Iowa State University in 1983. She previously received a master's and bachelor's degrees from South Carolina State University and holds dual teacher certification. Dr. Stewart is a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi and Phi Delta Kappa and a member and charter president of the Iowa State Delta Sigma Theta (Des Moines Alumni Chapter).
To remain aware of developments in her field, Dr. Stewart is a member of the Florida Education Association and the National Education Association. She has been recognized with various teaching accolades throughout her career. She has also been recognized for her contributions to developing ethnic educators and her support/mentoring for African American graduate students.
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