Avila Now

It is with great sadness we share the passing of former Avila University President, Thomas F. Gordon, J.D., L.L.M.  Gordon had a long history with Avila which started in 1977, when he served as the University’s legal counsel. He then served on the Board of Trustees, from 1990-1999 and was named Avila’s Interim President in...

Sara Boen- MACTE Outstanding Beginning Teacher Award...

Micheal Allen- MACTE Outstanding Beginning Teacher Award...

Wendy Kline-Independence School District Teacher of the Year...

Linda Irvin Wiersma-Kansas District 2 Teacher of the Year...

Shawnee Mission School District-Outstanding Kansas Elementary Art Educator of the Year...

Missouri Teacher of the Year...

Once again I must express my gratitude to Avila for the outstanding education and instructionalideas I received while receiving my undergrad and post graduate degree -Linda Irvin Wiersma, Elementary Teacher...

I wanted to let you know that I received the Teacher of the Year award from my elementaryschool and the nomination for the Raytown District Teacher of the Year! Considering this is onlymy second year teaching I owe you and everyone at Avila a huge THANK YOU!!!! 🙂 I havekept all of my materials and...

…Thank you and Avila Faculty for a wonderful education. It is because of all the you that Istrive to do my best each day. -Carmen Bisacca, Teacher...