Four Spoon River College students have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team as a result of their nomination to the All-USA Community College Academic Team. They are Amelia Fuller and Tiffany Wilson (Canton Campus), and Leah Kling and Samantha Sensor (Macomb Campus).
The All-Illinois Academic Team annually recognizes the top Phi Theta Kappa students across Illinois. Students are selected from more than 50 statewide PTK chapters for excellence in academic achievement, leadership and community service.
Amelia Fuller of Canton is working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is an active member at her church, teaching children’s programs and operating a daycare that she and her sister opened. She also started “A Dress for Every Girl” project that provides free formal prom and homecoming gowns for area high school girls.
Tiffany Wilson of Tuttle, Oklahoma intends to transfer to Western Illinois University to complete a degree in Elementary Education, and wants to teach second grade. While at SRC she has been a member of the volleyball team, and serves as the social media officer for the Nu Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Spoon River College. A current student worker at the college, she is also a barista at a local coffee shop.
Leah Kling is from Bushnell and is majoring in Nursing.
Samantha Sensor is a student at Spoon River College pursuing an Associate of Arts degree. A member of Phi Theta Kappa, she serves as chapter president and is actively involved in service initiatives that support both campus and community needs. She plans to transfer to Western Illinois University to continue her studies with a focus on broad-based, interdisciplinary learning while remaining engaged in leadership and service.
The students will be recognized at the Annual Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois awards banquet on Thursday, April 16, at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield.
Spoon River College faculty Jill Olson (Macomb) and Rebecca Werland (Canton) are the advisors for the Nu Delta Chapters of Phi Theta Kappa at Spoon River College.
The All-USA Academic Team is sponsored annually by Phi Theta Kappa, USA Today, and the American Association of Community Colleges. The All-State Academic Team is a division of the Academic All-USA Team for Community, Technical and Junior Colleges.
Amelia Fuller Tiffany Wilson Leah Kling Samantha Sensor