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 '90 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 Philadelphia campus in February 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.