Holy Family University Professor of Education Dr. Maria Agnew Named Recipient of Patricia J. Creegan Award for Excellence in Inclusive Education

Holy Family University Professor of Education Dr. Maria Agnew was the recent recipient of the Patricia J. Creegan Award for Excellence in Inclusive Education from Pennsylvania’s Education for All Coalition (PEAC). PEAC President Linda Carmona-Bell visited Holy Family’s Northeast Philadelphia campus on February 9 to make the award presentation.

The award recalls the life and work of its namesake Patricia J. Creegan, MSW, a founding member of PEAC who was a passionate advocate for the true inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. 
In earning the distinction, Agnew was praised for her extraordinary leadership and dedication in ensuring access and inclusion for all students to educational programs at Holy Family University.

"Dr. Agnew is a worthy recipient of the award. Her energy, knowledge, and skills in working to make education accessible and inclusive for all learners are easily recognized.” Interim Dean Alan Arroyo said.  “Dr. Agnew joins others in the School of Education who have been previously honored, making Holy Family University the place to go to learn successful inclusion practices."

PEAC is a community of parents, educators, individuals with disabilities, and professionals who believe that children of all backgrounds and abilities should be successful educated together in their neighborhood schools within the general education curriculum.