FORT SMITH, AR – The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) takes great pride in its employees and the hard work they contribute to the institution. Each year, ACHE hosts an Employee Appreciation & Awards Breakfast to honor employees for their years of service and excellence, as well as to recognize those who have recently been promoted. The morning was filled with celebration, gratitude, and a lot of applause!

Years of Service Honorees:
These team members have been building ACHE’s legacy from the ground up. 

5-Year Service Awards: 

  • Pattie Barnes 
  • Amanda Bennett 
  • Vicki Broadaway 
  • Daniel Curtis, PT, DPT 
  • Tyler Farrar, JD 
  • Kimi Hayden 
  • Rosemary Johnson 
  • Lori Jones, MA, ADAC 
  • Anna Layne, MEd 
  • Sonya Lemke, MLS, AHIP 
  • Savanna Robison, EdD 
  • Kerrie Sanders 
  • Janice Scaggs 
  • Les Smith 
  • Joel Webb, MS 
  • Will Young, MS 
  • Tracey Zeiner, OTD, OTR/L 

10-Year Service Awards: 

  • Rebecca Ameis 
  • Susan Devero 
  • Dianna Jordan 

 

Excellence Award Winners
These champions raised the bar and set the standard for excellence across ACHE. 

Staff Excellence in Community Service Award: Presented to a staff member who makes outstanding contributions of service to our institution and/or community. 

Recipient: Sarah Finley 

Staff Excellence in Stewardship Award: Presented to a staff member who makes outstanding contributions in preserving and effective use of ACHE’s resources. 

Recipient: Dianna Jordan 

Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award: Recognizes faculty who make outstanding contributions to the education of our students. 

Recipient: Noah Hansen, MS 

Faculty Excellence in Research Award: Recognizes faculty who make outstanding scholarly contributions to their respective scientific disciplines. 

Recipient: LaVona Traywick, PhD 

Faculty Excellence in Service Award: Recognizes faculty who make outstanding contributions in service to the institution, to their respective profession, and to the community. 

Recipient: Allie Young, PT, DPT 

 

Academic Promotions
Hard work and leadership recognized with well-earned academic promotions. 

  • Tareq Al Maqtari, PhD 
  • Daniel Curtis, PT, DPT 
  • Cindy Fuller, PhD 
  • Dana Kahl, PT, DPT, EdD 
  • Donna Shipley, MD 

Special Recognition 

Excellence in Accreditation Leadership Award 

  • Melissa Efurd, EdD