Lynn Nespoli Lewis Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Spring 2025

This endowed scholarship was established by her longtime friend, Christopher Licht, for the benefit of providing scholarships to Elementary Education: Interdisciplinary majors in completing their professional semester (student teaching). Lynn Nespoli Lewis was an alumna who received both her bachelor’s and master’s degree from Western Connecticut State University. She was known for her forever upbeat personality, her infectious laugh, and for always seeing the good in everyone. This scholarship will be administered under the following preferences: Elementary Education: Interdisciplinary Major, registered for Residency II (Student Teaching), Newtown resident or student teaching placement in Newtown preferred, exhibits a strong promise of professional success through inspiration and compassion for their selected field. Recommendations to be determined by the Director of Clinical & Field Experiences.