SEHD
ANNUAL
AWARDS
2025 EDITION
The Awards Ceremony of the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami is a momentous occasion dedicated to honoring outstanding achievements and celebrating excellence. It serves as a platform to acknowledge the dedication, hard work, and significant contributions of individuals who have excelled in their academic pursuits, research endeavors, and community engagement initiatives.
Through this ceremony, we proudly recognizes the exemplary efforts of students who embody the values of innovation, leadership, and service in advancing education and enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities. This event not only highlights the remarkable accomplishments of its honorees but also inspires others to strive for excellence in their own pursuits within the realms of education and human development.
SESSION ONE
School-Wide
AWARDS
This section of the ceremony highlights the highest achievements across the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami. From outstanding academic performance to significant contributions to research and scholarship, recipients in this category embody the essence of excellence in education and human development. These awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and leadership in their academic pursuits, setting a standard of excellence for their peers and inspiring future generations of scholars and educators.
Dr. Michelina Witte
Eveleen Lorton Dean’s Teaching Award, Faculty Teaching
Valeria Vendries
Eveleen Lorton Dean’s Teaching Award, Graduate Student Instructor
Ashley Reed
Student with Highest Overall GPA in Undergraduate Program
Kelly Margolies
Student with Highest Overall GPA in Undergraduate Program
Juan Perez Pachon
School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement Award
SESSION TWO
Educational and Psychological Studies
AWARDS
EPS is dedicated to generating knowledge and preparing leaders, researchers, methodologists, and change agents to improve the well-being of individuals, organizations, and communities. In this section, the award ceremony recognizes outstanding individuals who have advanced the department's mission and vision. Recipients in this category are appreciated for their efforts to advance knowledge and practices that enhance the well-being of individuals, organizations, and communities.
Daisy Brody
EPS Award for Scholarship
Micaela Greenfield
Award for Excellence in Community and Applied Psychological Studies
Sophia Hon
Carolyn S. Garwood Award for Service
Philip Grattan
Outstanding Doctoral Student in Higher Education Leadership
Devika Milner
Outstanding Doctoral Student in Higher Education Leadership
Beck Graefe
Outstanding Student in Research, Measurement, and Evaluation Doctoral Program
Emily Connell
Outstanding Master's Student in Mental Health Counseling
Melissa Gutierrez
Outstanding Doctoral Student in Counseling Psychology
Guerdiana Thelomar
Richard J. Kurtz Family Well-Being Doctoral Program
SESSION THREE
Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
AWARDS
KIN is dedicated to improving physical and organizational well-being by sharing knowledge in sport sciences and business. In this section, the award ceremony recognizes outstanding people who have followed the department's mission and vision. Recipients in this category are acknowledged for improving physical health, supporting athletic excellence, and encouraging lifelong well-being through creative research, teaching, and community engagement activities.
Ryan Lee
Outstanding Master's Student in Athletic Training
Kelly Margolies
Award for Excellence in Sport Administration
Camryn Brown
Dr. Harry Mallios Award for Outstanding Master's Student Sport Administration
Amaya Thomas
KIN Award for Scholarship
Amaya Thomas
Award for Excellence in Exercise Physiology in the Major
Ricky Tseng
Outstanding Master's Student in Applied Physiology
Kylie Martinez
Outstanding Doctoral Student in Exercise Physiology
Joseph Bonner
Outstanding Doctoral Student in Exercise Physiology
SESSION FOUR
Teaching and Learning
AWARDS
TAL is dedicated to enhancing learning for all students, training high quality educators, and offering professional learning for educators and practitioners. Also, the department is to prepare future leaders, researchers, and specialists for schools, academics, communities, and beyond. In this section, the award ceremony recognizes outstanding people who have followed the department's mission and vision. Recipients in this category are honored for their love of and service to teaching, and their transformative effect on learners of all levels, in different settings.
Ashley Reed
Department of Teaching and Learning (TAL) Award for Scholarship
Yadira Nevarez
Residency Program Student Teacher
Marina Geilen
Residency Program Student Teacher
Kayla Sullivan
Excellence in Student Teaching (Fall)
Yadira Nevarez
Excellence in Student Teaching (Spring)
Emma Marks
Excellence in Student Teaching from the Frost School of Music
Ryan Davey
Outstanding Master’s Student in Education and Social Change
Janie Lobel
Outstanding Master’s Student in Special Education
Nastasia Schreiner
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award
Dr. Michelande Ridore
Outstanding Capstone Project Award in Executive Doctoral Degree in Applied Learning Science
Dr. Rodney Edmond
Outstanding Capstone Project Award in Executive Doctoral Degree in Applied Learning Science
Dr. Marisabel Davalos
Outstanding Capstone Project Award in Executive Doctoral Degree in Applied Learning Science
Kaitlyn Casanas
Award for Service
Katherine Padron
Outstanding Impact Award for Teaching
Sophie Roy
Outstanding Impact Award for Teaching
Dr. Fredrelette Pickett
Overall Award for Outstanding Pre-Service Teacher Support Partner
Ms. Yanelis Alfaro
Overall Award for Outstanding Pre-Service Teacher Support Partner
Nora Anderson
Overall Award for Outstanding School Partner
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