• Santa's Choice Award 2016

  • Marriah Gold Media Award 2016

  • Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Month

  • iParenting 2004 award for Anna’s Old Boot

  • 2003 Parents’ Choice winner

  • 2003 Children’s Music Web Winner: Best Children’s Song

  • Fall 2000 Parents' Choice Silver Award

  • Illinois College Distinguished Alumni Award 2003

  • Bill Russell Excellence in Education Award

  • Innovative Instructional Initiative Award

  • Mike's Music Works - Winner of top national honors in children's
    programming.  (Mike was both Host and Writer) - National Federation of
    Local Cable Broadcasting

  • Who's Who Among American Teachers - Several years

  • Who’s Who in American Education 2003

  • Who’s Who 2003

  • Outstanding Young American - A national recognition award

  • Selected as one of the Ten Outstanding Young People in Illinois 1988 by
    the Illinois Jaycees Outstanding Young Educator