2009 The Reverend Robert O'Brien, S.J.—Le Moyne College Service Award
2006 Telly Bronze Award for a Film in Education-Seven Characteristics of Culturally Responsive Teaching. With Michele Clark and Hopeton Smalling
2006 Rev. Richard M. McKeon, S. J.—Le Moyne College Scholar of the Year
2003 25 Women in Leadership —The Syracuse Chamber of Commerce
2003 International Reading Association Elva Knight Research Award
2002 Wall of Distinction for Outstanding Professional Achievement; Awarded to North Syracuse School District Graduates
2001–2002 Visiting Associate Professor of Literacy, School of Education and Human Development, Binghamton University
2000 Minerva Award to Alumna or Alumnus of SUNY Potsdam College for outstanding professional achievement
1999 Developmental Studies Institute Fellow, University of California/Berkeley
1996 The Matteo Ricci, S. J. Award—Promoting diversity at Le Moyne College
1993 Finalist: International Reading Association Dissertation of the Year
1992–1993 William Sheldon Fellow in the Reading and Language Arts Center, Syracuse University
1963–Present Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education
Professional Recognition