Debbie Norris graduated as a Child Life Specialist in Spring 2008 and received the President’s Cup, which is presented to the student in the graduating class with the highest grade-point-average. This was the first time a Family Studies Major has ever received this award.

Upon receiving this award, Norris stated “I am truly honored to receive this award and feel very proud to represent the Family Studies Department.”Following graduation, Norris passed her Child Life Certification exam and she is currently working as a Child Life Specialist at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl.