Stockdale Associate Fellows
The Stockdale Associate Fellows program is a year-long academic course and experiential learning program intended to invest in the leadership development of staff, faculty, administrators and coaches.
Stockdale Associate Fellows Class of 2021
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Patrick Caton
'21 Stockdale Associate FellowBiography
I am a professor in the mechanical engineering department, studying and teaching classes in energy conversion and design. I completed the Fellows Program to not only to try to better understand my students and their curriculum, but also because I find the subjects very interesting myself. I think teaching and leading are highly connected things. Learning about and practicing leadership in the Fellows Program and NOLS course have, I hope, made me a better teacher and parent.
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Chuck Morrow
'21 Stockdale Associate FellowBiography
Chuck Morrow has served as the Deputy Director of Retail Merchandise & Operations for the Naval Academy Business Services Division since October 2015. He is primarily responsible for all NABSD Retail operations including the Midshipmen Store, Gift Shop at the Naval Academy, and Navyonline.com. Previously to serving at USNA, Chuck spent 21 years working with retail in higher education at Washington State University in Pullman, WA. Heading into the Stockdale Fellowship in 2022, Chuck sought to answer one question… “Am I Teachable”. Through the seminars, networking, and hands-on experiences, the fellowship provided, Chuck was able to answer that question with a resounding “Yes”.
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Sheila Cullen
'21 Stockdale Associate FellowBiography
Hi! My name is MUCS Sheila Cullen, and I am a Clarinetist in the United States Naval Academy Band and have been a member since 2006. I also serve as Band Operations Division Leading Chief Petty Officer, USNA Band/MIDN Music Activities Program Manager, USNA Sailor of the Quarter/Year Coordinator, and USNA MyNavy Coaching Administration. I participated in the 2021 Associate Fellows Program to increase my institutional knowledge, grow my network of colleagues, and learn how to better myself and my department through engagement with the Stockdale Center. Most importantly, this program helped me foster a heightened sense of connectedness to the USNA family and its mission, and opened many additional avenues for continued growth. Our program ended with a life-changing NOLS excursion, and I made lifetime friends with whom I still keep in touch to this day.
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Hatem ElBidweihy
'21 Stockdale Associate FellowBiography
I received BS and MS degrees from Cairo University (Egypt) in 2009 and 2011, and PhD from the George Washington University in 2014. I joined the faculty of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the fall of 2014. My decision to participate in the Associate Fellows program stemmed from a belief in the pivotal role leadership plays in fostering a thriving educational ecosystem. I gleaned invaluable takeaways that have fundamentally reshaped my approach to leadership through discussions, lectures, workshops, and a unique experiential activity. I improved my ability to communicate effectively, build strong teamwork, and handle challenges by using adaptive leadership methods. These learnings were not confined to theory but were immediately useful, leading to positive changes in how I interact with students, faculty, and staff.
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Carin Gabarra
'21 Stockdale Associate FellowBiography
My name is Carin Gabarra, and I am the Head Coach of Navy Women's Soccer. I participated in the Stockdale Associate Fellowship in order to learn from, engage with, and interact with the highest level leaders and mentors in one unique setting. The program afforded me the opportunity to learn and share valuable leadership principles, styles, and guidance to gain critical leadership skills. I appreciated the experiential learning environment and collaboration i experienced with highly qualified and professional participants in diverse fields.
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Gavin Hickie
'21 Stockdale Associate FellowBiography
I am the Director of Rugby / Men's Head Coach. I feel fortunate to have been afforded the opportunity to experience the Stockdale Associate Fellows Program. The program opened up a new network of my fellow USNA colleagues that I would not have met otherwise. The program helped me develop a better understanding of our Midshipmen and the Mission of the Naval Academy. I have taken these valuable lessons into my daily interactions with the Midshipmen.
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Tyler Osborne
'21 Stockdale Associate FellowBiography
My name is Tyler Osborne and I am in my 6th year now as the head coach of the Navy Squash team. I took part in the Fellows program in 2021, really as an avenue to better myself as a leader while hoping to learn and connect with those around the yard. While I was impressed for how much I learned about myself through the program, I was more amazed at the relationships I was able to develop. To this date, I'm still in close contact with those who were on the NOLS trip with me, and the support I have and continue to receive from this group really speaks to the "team around the team" mindset many at the Academy share. I for one am grateful for the opportunity and being a part of this program.
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