Kevin Bates ’14 receiving his award at Honors Convocation from Gwynedd Mercy University Vice President for Academic Affairs Frank Scully, Jr., PhD.
Here at Gwynedd Mercy University, our faculty and staff take pride in watching our students flourish both academically and personally. Kevin Bates, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and secondary education on May 10th, has been a phenomenal contributer in campus classrooms and in our residence halls for the past four years.
In addition to being a resident assistant for three years and a math tutor at our Academic Resource Center, Kevin was the only senior student representative in Pennsylvania on the State Board of Education. During his service time, Kevin provided input on behalf of all students in the Commonwealth on topics such as career preparation programs and budgeting. Kevin provided a unique perspective to the Board as his collegiate studies provided him with first-hand experience into the world of education.
Kevin was awarded The Sister Anne Donigan Scientific Corporations Interested In Bringing Up Scientists (SCIBUS) Endowed Award for Outstanding Student in Science and Mathematics at this year’s Honors Convocation. Kevin plans on pursuing a career in secondary education by teaching mathematics in high school. Kevin embodies the true definition of what it means to be a Distinctive Mercy Graduate, and given his experience, we know he’ll make a phenomenal teacher.
Congratulations, Kevin!
*Resolution Honoring Kevin Bates – State Board of Education Student Member 2012-2014
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