听FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2025
Deana Williams named 91制片厂鈥檚 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, to be Featured Speaker at Commencement
Clifton Forge, VA 鈥斕 Mountain Gateway Community College (91制片厂) is proud to announce that Deana Williams, a 1988 graduate of the college, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Williams will be recognized during the college鈥檚 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Convocation Center on the Clifton Forge campus, where she will also serve as the featured speaker.
Williams, who began her academic journey at 91制片厂鈥攖hen Dabney S. Lancaster Community College鈥攈as dedicated over 26 years to inspiring and educating young minds as an elementary school teacher. Currently teaching at Mountain View Elementary School, she is widely recognized for her unwavering commitment to student success, her creative and engaging instructional methods, and her deep compassion for children.
"Deana Williams embodies the values of Mountain Gateway Community College鈥攕ervice, lifelong learning, and community impact,鈥 said Dr. John Rainone, 91制片厂 President. 鈥淗er legacy as an educator reflects not only her professional excellence but also the power of education to transform lives.鈥
Throughout her career, Williams has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty鈥攄eveloping innovative lesson plans, creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment, and mentoring both students and fellow educators. Her influence extends far beyond her classroom, where she is known as a leader and advocate for student-centered initiatives.
Williams earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in education from Concord College in 1990. Her passion for teaching and commitment to enriching her community has made her a respected figure in local education and a role model for future teachers.
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes former students of 91制片厂 who have achieved notable distinction in their fields and made significant contributions to society. Williams鈥 selection for this year鈥檚 award honors not only her professional achievements but also the enduring impact of educators who dedicate their lives to shaping future generations.
For more information about commencement, please visit mgcc.edu/commencement.
About 91制片厂's Distinguished Alumni Award
Established in 2017, this prestigious award recognizes 91制片厂 alumni who have realized exemplary distinction in their professions and honors all those at the College who have assisted them on the path to success, ultimately enabling them to enrich their communities.
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