Throughout the St. Louis region, improving literacy and advancing educational success for African American students is being brought to the forefront.
Black educators in classrooms or administrative offices are at the vanguard of this effort.
The St. Louis American Charitable Foundation will honor four outstanding individuals with Excellence in Education Awards during the 2024 Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala.
Asquith S. “Sean” Armstong serves as the dean of the School of Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) at Washington University St. Louis. In June 2023, its name was changed from University College.
During his career, Armstrong supported students as a public high school social studies teacher in Orlando, Florida before moving to an academic advisory role at Lake-Sumter Community College.
In 2006, he became an academic administrator at the University of Central Florida before joining Washington University in 2021.
“While I am honored to be recognized, it takes an extensive team of experienced and dedicated people to drive change within the St. Louis community,” he said.
“The Excellence in Education award is humbling. I am proud to accept it on behalf of the dedicated team of faculty, staff, students, and supporters at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies.”
The St. Louis American Foundation’s 37th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education will occur on Saturday, October 12th, at the America’s Center. Stay tuned to stlamerican.com for future details on the event.
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