UMO Presents Awards to Outstanding Alumni

Written By Aisha Christa Atkinson

The University of Mount Olive (UMO) Alumni Association recently honored eight alumni for their outstanding service, contributions, and achievements. The awards were presented during the Alumni Awards Ceremony held in Rodgers Chapel. The event was part of the University’s Annual Homecoming celebration.

Aisha Christa Atkinson, from the Class of 2013, received the Young Alumni Achievement Award.  English professor, Dr. Linda Holland-Toll, introduced Atkinson as one of the most intelligent students she has ever had. As the valedictorian of her class at UMO, Atkinson received numerous awards and honors and is now in her eighth year of teaching.

“Aisha has continued to earn praise and recognition as a teacher as she educates students in English Language Arts, and more specifically has been recognized for her work with English as a Second Language students,” said Holland-Toll.

Holland-Toll stated that while Atkinson has done so much, she is sure the best is yet to come.

Read more at University of Mount Olive, Goldsboro Daily News

Aisha Christa Atkinson

Aisha Christa Atkinson is an award-winning instructional leader, education scholar, and writer whose work centers on inclusive leadership, literacy development, and the design of supportive school communities. She serves as Assistant Principal at Stafford Early Childhood Center in Texas and was named Stafford MSD District Professional of the Year (2025) and the 71st Texas Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc. (2023). Her writing has appeared in Education Week, Edutopia, Texas Voices, Teacher2Teacher, and Advocate for Me Magazine, where she examines instructional leadership, differentiated instruction, and systems that cultivate belonging. Aisha holds advanced degrees in Educational Administration and English Education and writes at the intersection of practice, policy, and purpose.

https://www.aishacatkinson.com
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