2010-2011 Young Achievers Award Brooke Istas was announced as this year’s recipient of the Young Achiever Award. The award recognizes Brooke Istas individuals age 40 or younger that have had success in their educational achievements, careers and community service, and/or service to Cowley College.
Istas has been an integral part of the Adult Education Department at Cowley and also serves as an adjunct math instructor for the college.
Over the past three years, Istas has developed a collaborative partnership with Cowley County Corrections, and is currently in the process of developing the same partnership with Sumner County Corrections.
She was asked to be a National Moderator for the Office of Vocational Adult Education and has been a regional and national conference presenter in adult numeracy. Additionally, Istas developed the on-line adult education department at Cowley.