Karen
Koehler,
The Ohio State University
Council for Exceptional Children
Division on Visual Impairments and Deafblindness
Presents 2017 Awards
at International Conference in Boston, MA
The Council for Exceptional Children Division on Visual Impairments and Deafblindness is proud to present the
Virginia M. Sowell Student of the Year Award to Karen Koehler at the Council for Exceptional Children Convention and
Expo in Boston, MA. on April 20, 2017.
The Virginia M. Sowell Student of the Year Award recognizes a student who demonstrates a commitment to the
education and/or rehabilitation of individuals with visual impairments and deafblindness. The award was named after
Dr. Virginia Sowell whose lifetime contributions to the profession impacted the lives of numerous educators and
countless children and adults with visual impairments and deafblindness
Karen is currently a doctoral candidate at The Ohio State University. She is an exceptional student who places a lot
of thought and attention to detail in her coursework. Karen is not afraid to ask questions and provide insights to the
current teaching profession in the field of visual impairments during class sessions. New doctoral students have
commented on how much they reach out to Karen for advice in their current doctoral studies. She is always willing to
provide advice and support for incoming students.
VIDBE-Q
Volume 62 Issue 2
Virginia M. Sowell
Student of the Year Award: Karen Koehler
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