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Lindsay Barnhart serves as an Instructor and Program Director for the Early Childhood Education program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, part of the School of Education within the College of Arts & Human Sciences. She has been recognized nationally for her academic advising and leadership in community service initiatives.
Barnhart earned an Ed.S. in Career and Technical Education from UW-Stout in 2009. Her academic roles include serving as a Phi Upsilon Omicron (Family and Consumer Sciences Honor Society) advisor since 2020, co-adviser since 2017, and financial adviser from 2011. In 2024, she received the Bachtel/Holbrook Collegiate Advisor Award for her distinguished service.
Her research and advocacy interests emphasize community engagement and educational leadership. Under her guidance, the UW-Stout Tau Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron has received the Region 1 National Service Project Award for two consecutive years (2022-23 and 2023-24). Projects include packing birthday supplies for Stepping Stones of Dunn County, crafting blankets for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and organizing appreciation drives for local schools and healthcare patients.
Awards & Recognition:
- Bachtel/Holbrook Collegiate Advisor Award (Phi Upsilon Omicron, 2024)
- Leadership in Tau Chapter’s national service projects
Advising & Community Impact: Barnhart’s mentorship supports over 12 student members in the Tau Chapter, emphasizing collaboration and service. Recent initiatives include Teach Day outreach events, Special Olympics volunteering, and partnerships with local libraries and hospitals. The chapter’s efforts prioritize creating safe, empowering educational spaces and addressing community needs.
Labs/Teams: The Tau Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron under Barnhart’s leadership serves as a hub for service-oriented education, blending academic rigor with hands-on community engagement.
