Carolyn Dobbs Special Education Teacher of the Year Award

Join us on Monday, April 28, 2025 in the University Dining Hall on the Fresno State campus. For more information and to RSVP, please click here.
Questions? Contact Dr. Michael Mahoney at mwmm@mail.fresnostate.edu.

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Mary Carolyn Dobbs (1911 - 2011), a California State University, Fresno alumna, became a teacher and internationally renowned pioneer in special education.

In 2004, Dr. Carolyn Dobbs was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from California State University, Fresno. The honorary doctorate recognized her contributions to special education through her advocacy at the state and national levels and her tireless efforts to win teaching and legislative improvements for children with special needs.

She was an advocate for support and assistance for teachers of special needs students. Her selfless work brought significant changes at the state and national levels in the classroom and in everyday life for students. 

The Carolyn Dobbs Special Education Teacher of the Year Award recognizes the importance of the work of special education professionals.

2025 Award Dinner will be held on Monday, April 28 at Fresno State. 

Award Recipients