John J. Russell Award for Advocacy in Education

The John J. Russell Award for Advocacy in Education is given annually to an individual who has made an impact in helping children with learning disabilities reach their full potential. Their efforts may be in fields of research, pedagogy, legislation, education, or business.

Recipients of the John J. Russell Award for Advocacy in Education


2023-24: Devin Kearns, PhD
2022-23: Emerson and Georgette Dickman
2021-22: Paul Kohan
2019-20: Peter Beardsley
2018-19: Robert C. Carroll '04