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This annual recognition honors the fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni.

Five First Honor Graduates in the College will be recognized at UGA’s fall 2024 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 13.

Professor Gayle Andrews was inducted into the Association of Middle Level Education’s Legacy Circle for her impact on education and the well-being of young adolescents.

Xiaoming Zhai edited a new book that highlights developments in artificial intelligence in STEM education.

Taehee Kim (M.A. ’23, Ph.D. ’27), a doctoral candidate in the Department of Educational Psychology, recently received research funding from the Society for Research in Child Development.

The National Center on Generative AI for Uplifting STEM+C Education will facilitate the teaching and learning of science through development of generative artificial intelligence learning agents.

Doctoral candidate Kalpaka Pradip (Ph.D. ’27) recently received the University’s most prestigious fellowship award for incoming doctoral students.

The Dyslexia Endorsement and Certificate program at the University of Georgia was recently accredited by the International Dyslexia Association.

Edward Delgado-Romero and Collette Chapman-Hilliard, faculty in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, received awards and fellowships from the Society of Counseling Psychology.

Alumni Antavious Coates (B.S.F.C.S. ’09, M.S. ’11) and Peyton Fraser (B.S. ’14, B.S.Ed. ’14) were recently named to UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024.

In total, 34 members of the Georgia athletic community will compete for 20 different nations across 10 different sports.

Jay Rojewski and Andrew Jackson received awards recognizing their contributions to career and technical education.

The $100,000 grant will strengthen STEM education in Jackson County.

A record-breaking number of First Honor Graduates in the College will be recognized at UGA’s spring 2024 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10.

Undergraduate students Claire Hauf, Casey Jokay, and Caroline Reedy were recognized for their exceptional achievements in academics, extracurricular activities, and service to UGA and their College.

In this year’s rankings, the College moved up one spot from last year to No. 30, and several of its programs ranked in the top 10.

This year, nine faculty members and a graduate student in the College were recognized for their accomplishments in both the classroom and in the local community.

Anna Abraham received the award to support a partnership between the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development and the Clarke County School District.

Denis Dumas, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, received the award for his work in the field of gifted and creative education.

Giovanni Dazzo, an assistant professor in the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy, received the award for his research project, “Promoting Rights-Based Evaluation (PRE).”

The University of Georgia’s 2024 Bulldog 100 list honors nine alumni from the College. The winners were measured by their business’s compounded annual growth rate over a three-year period.

Three First Honor Graduates in the College will be recognized at UGA’s fall 2023 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 15.

Doctoral student Christina Novelli (Ph.D. ’26) was recently named an outstanding scholar by the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division for Research Doctoral Student Scholars.

Kyunghwa Lee was named the Omer Clyde and Elizabeth Pharr Aderhold Professor in Education, and Julianne Schmidt was named the Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Education.

Assistant professor Zuchao “William” Shen was recognized for his work in advancing rigorous research relevant to educational practice.

The College’s doctoral program in kinesiology ranked fifth when adjusted for the size of faculty and fourth when unadjusted for the size of faculty.

Sakhavat Mammadov received the 2023 award from the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).

The College’s counseling psychology program received the 2023 Suinn Minority Achievement Award, and students and faculty received recognition for their research and contributions.

The 40 Under 40 program celebrates the personal, professional, and philanthropic achievements of UGA graduates who are under the age of 40.

Associate professor Walker Swain will work on the staff of a Congress member or a congressional committee as a 2023-24 AERA Congressional Fellow.

Bud Cooper received the 2023 Lifesaving Award for Service from the University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute.

Allison Nealy was selected as a 2023-24 Fellow for Transformative Teaching in the University of Georgia’s Center for Teaching and Learning Fellows for Transformative Teaching Program.

To be a First Honor Graduate, a student must maintain a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average throughout their undergraduate studies.

The award recognizes undergraduate students in their final year of study who demonstrate exceptional achievements in academics, extracurricular activities, or service.

Chloe Reid (B.S.Ed. ’23) and Kristi Reid (B.S.Ed. ’23) will both graduate from the College of Education with a cumulative 4.0 grade point average.

Kadir Bahar, an assistant professor in the department of educational psychology, received the emerging scholar award from the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.

Minorities in Education, a student organization that provides support and community to underrepresented teacher-preparation students, was last active in 2014.

An alumnus and current doctoral student in the College’s Department of Educational Psychology were recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists and the National Council on Measurement in Education.

Professor and graduate coordinator Cheryl Fields-Smith was recently recognized by Word in Black as one of 12 influential Black women in education.

Three faculty members in two departments were recognized for their research contributions.

Bryan McCullick, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, received the award for contributions to the organization’s Research Council.

Elaine Adams, an associate professor in the Department of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology, received the Teacher Educator of the Year Award from the Georgia Marketing Education Association.

This year, both the school psychology and counseling psychology programs reached a 100% match rate with doctoral students set to receive critical work experience in a range of areas and settings.

Seven funds in the College were recently awarded with grants from UGA’s Parents Leadership Council to help support student areas of high need.

Julie Luft, the Athletic Association Professor of Science Education and Distinguished Research Professor, was recently selected as a 2023 AERA Fellow for her exceptional contributions to, and excellence in, education research.

The University of Georgia was recently included among the most productive institutions internationally in the field of gifted and creative education.

Katie Koo received the award for her article “‘It Is Not My Fault’: Exploring Experiences and Perceptions of Racism Among International Students of Color During COVID-19.”

Doctoral student Catherine Citta (B.S.Ed. ’14, Ph.D. ’24) was recently selected as a 2023 Public Policy Fellow by the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation.

Created by and named for UGA alumna Bobbi Meeler Sahm, the award funds outreach and public service collaborations between UGA and Athens community groups.

The professorship is funded by a gift from the family of the late President Aderhold.

A new book by associate dean Edward Delgado-Romero aims to inspire a new generation of mental health researchers and practitioners to engage with Latinx communities.

The scholarship offers Zaria Hart (B.S.Ed. ’26), who plans on attending physical therapy school after graduation, the opportunity to focus on her studies rather than her finances.

Katie Koo was selected for a two-year program that provides mentorship and resources to early-career Korean American scholars.

Three faculty members and one program received awards from the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

The two-volume handbook, “International Handbook of Research on Multicultural Science Education,” includes 61 chapters written by authors from around the world.

Three faculty members in the Department of Educational Psychology made the list of the most productive early-career educational psychologists.

Dr. Anastasia Fischer (M.A. ’96) was recently named president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Birma Gainor (Ph.D. ’10) was recently appointed full-time director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Clemson University.

UGA’s chapter of the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) received $6,000 from UGA’s 2022 Class Gift.

Six doctoral students in the College’s counselor education and supervision program recently received national recognition via grants, awards, and program admissions.

Four doctoral students in the counseling psychology program won first place for their poster at this year’s GPA Annual Conference.

Academic advisors Emily Robinson and Debbie Hargrave were recently recognized by UGA for their exemplary work with transfer students.

Fifteen First Honor Graduates from the Mary Frances Early College of Education will be recognized at the University of Georgia’s spring 2022 undergraduate Commencement ceremony.

Karli “KB” Bryant to speak at spring 2022 Commencement on May 13

Colonel Kevin Bigelman (Ph.D. ’09) and Colonel Nicholas Gist (M.Ed. ’03, Ph.D. ’13), alumni of the Department of Kinesiology, lead the Army’s newest health initiative focused on reducing injury and improving soldier readiness.

T. Nicole Kirk, assistant professor in the Mary Frances Early College of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, recently received the 2022 Claudine Sherrill lecture award from SHAPE America’s APE/PA Special Interest Group.

Professor Donna Alvermann was recently recognized for co-editing “Ideas That Changed Literacy Practices: First-Person Accounts from Leading Voices.”

Student affairs professional Dana Barnhart (B.S. ’12) recently received the inaugural Dean’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate Education.

Professor Juanita Johnson-Bailey recently received the 2022 Zenobia L. Hikes Woman of Color in the Academy Award from Virginia Tech.

Julie Luft, Athletic Association Professor of Science Education and Distinguished Research Professor in the College’s Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education, co-edited a recently published handbook on science teacher education.

Tyler Skinner, (Ph.D. ’24), doctoral student in the College’s sport management program, won the 2022 Applied Sport Management Association Graduate Student Research Competition award.

Julie Luft, Athletic Association Professor of Science Education and Distinguished Research Professor in the College’s Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education, was recently elected president of the National Science Teaching Association.

Shiyu Wang, associate professor in the College’s Department of Educational Psychology, was recently selected as an Outstanding Reviewer of 2021 by AERA for the “Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics.”

Several alumnae of the Mary Frances Early College of Education edited and contributed to a new handbook, “A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies.”

Five faculty members in the Mary Frances Early College of Education partaking in interdisciplinary research teams received pre-seed funding for their projects.

Hannah Krimm, an assistant professor in the College’s Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education, received one of four $50,000 grants from the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy.

Georgia Athletic Association Professor Bettina Love joins a select a group of leaders who are making the world a more inspired, inclusive and compassionate place.

Three faculty members in the College received grant funding in the third round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants.

George Engelhard, professor in the College’s department of educational psychology, was recently invited to serve as president/chair of the Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Society.

Vicki Hale (M.Ed. ’18), a graduate of the Mary Frances Early College of Education’s TESOL and World Language Education certificate program, has been selected for the 2021-22 English Language Fellow program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

College of Education faculty members ranked highly on recent lists from Education Week and Stanford University.

Demetrius D. Smith, an alumnus of the Mary Frances Early College of Education’s department of counseling and human development services, was recently named associate vice president for student affairs at the University of Georgia.

The College’s six First Honor Graduates will be recognized at the University of Georgia’s fall 2021 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 17.

Professor emeritus Carl Glickman recently received an award from the Association of College and Research Libraries for his book’s contribution to the field of school leadership.

Yiran Su, an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, received the 2021 Best Professional Paper Award from the Sport Marketing Association.

George Engelhard was recently recognized for his many years of exemplary service as a test reviewer for the Mental Measurements Yearbook series.

Four students and an alumna of the College of Education were recently recognized as 2021-22 Blue Key initiates at the annual Tucker Dorsey Blue Key Awards Banquet.

Mary M. Atwater, a professor in the department of mathematics, science and social studies education, will be recognized for her high level of professional achievement and outstanding public service at Methodist University’s Distinguished Alumni Award ceremony in October.

Brian Tromp, an alumnus of the department of kinesiology, recently received the Islamic Medical Association of North America Scholarship. Tromp is one of five scholarship recipients selected out of more than 1,600 applicants.

Laura Bierema and Kimberly Osborne, faculty members in the department of lifelong education, administration and policy, will be inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame on Oct. 6.

David Diggs, a doctoral student in the department of kinesiology, represented UGA at the Phi Kappa Phi Student Vice President Leadership Summit last month.

Kristen Bub, a professor in the College’s department of educational psychology, was recently selected to participate in UGA’s Leading Large Integrative Research Team Workshop Series.

Mary Frances Early was recently named an honorary member of Phi Delta Kappa International, a professional organization for educators.

Congratulations to Eric Gray (B.S.Ed. ’04), Willie Mazyck (B.S.Ed. ’04, M.Ed. ’06, M.B.A. ’14) and Cara Simmons (A.B. ’03, MEd ’07, Ph.D. ’18) for their personal, professional and philanthropic achievements.

Edudawgs competing this summer include hammer thrower Denzel Comenentia; swimmer Chase Kalisz; triple jumper Keturah Orji; tennis player Ellen Perez; long jumper Chanice Porter; and golfer Sepp Straka.

UGA seed grants will allow academic faculty members, including three in the College of Education, to find solutions to a variety of challenges.

Xiao-Yin Chen, a doctoral student in the department of educational psychology, won AERA’s Shark Tank competition for her research presentation on the experiences of Appalachian students in college preparatory programs.

OLLI@UGA recognized several members of the organization for their outstanding service and appointed new officers and members to the Board of Directors.

The University of Georgia’s CommunicAID+Nation recently made a $500 donation to help purchase an augmentative and alternative communication device mount for a Mary Frances Early College of Education alumna.

Faculty members Todd Dinkelman and Jamon Flowers were selected by UGA’s Office of Service-Learning to integrate academic service-learning into their teaching.

Three undergraduate students in the University of Georgia College of Education were honored with the UGA Presidential Award of Excellence for their outstanding academic achievements.

To be a First Honor Graduate, a student must maintain a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average throughout their undergraduate studies, as well as in all college-level transfer work before or after enrolling at UGA.

Xiaoming Zhai, an assistant professor in the department of mathematics, science and social studies education, was recognized for his scholarly contributions to the use of technology as an agent of change in teaching and learning.

Walker Swain, an assistant professor in the department of lifelong education, administration and policy, was recognized for his efforts to advance social justice in the classroom and beyond on Thursday, April 15.

Kevin McCully, a professor in the department of kinesiology and director of UGA’s Exercise Muscle Physiology Lab, received UGA’s Honors Program’s 2021 Lothar Tresp Outstanding Honors Professor Award for superior teaching and dedication to Honors students.

Edward Anthony Delgado-Romero, associate dean and professor in the department of counseling and human development services, received the award for his significant engaged scholarship endeavors.

Elizabeth E. Saylor, a clinical associate professor in the College’s department of educational theory and practice, received a 2021 First-Year Odyssey Teaching Award for her continued success of the First-Year Odyssey Seminar program.

Roger B. Hill, a professor in the department of career and information studies and head of the department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education, received the award for his work with CTETE’s Twenty-First Century Leadership Academy.

Shiyu Wang, an assistant professor in the College’s department of educational psychology, has been selected as the 2020 Outstanding Reviewer for the Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics.

Three students in the College’s department of kinesiology were awarded scholarships by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation to support their educational endeavors.

Kathleen McGovern, an alumna of the College’s department of language and literacy education, was selected by the U.S. Department of State for a six-week English Language Specialist project.

Marques Dexter, a fifth-year doctoral student in the department of kinesiology, has been invited to serve as a student representative on NADOHE’s Creating a Framework for Advancing Anti-Racism Strategy on Campus task force.

Three assistant professors in the Mary Frances Early College of Education received the Provost’s Affordable Courses grant to financially support students’ educational resources.

Assistant professor Xiaoming Zhai and science education doctoral students Jose Manual Pavez, Harleen Singh and Acya Fackler will use the fellowship to improve the experiences of students and teachers.

Jinsu Byun will use the grant to help collect a wide range of data on three previous Winter Olympic hosts, including Salt Lake City, Vancouver and PyeongChang.

Through the program, faculty members will increase high quality, community-engaged research in rural Georgia communities.

Logan Fiorella, an assistant professor in the department of educational psychology, received the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research’s Rising Star Award for his scholarly achievements.

As a content expert for REMS TA Center, Sycarah Fisher, an assistant professor and graduate coordinator in the department of educational psychology, will provide content expertise for national trainings around school substance use interventions.

Congratulations to Rachel Florence (BSED ’05), Kelly Chasteen (BSED ’00), Matthew Ades (AB ’94, MED ’96), Christy Shadday (BSED ’93) and Denise Emami (BSED ’97, MSW ’00).

Sixteen students will be recognized as First Honor Graduates during the virtual undergraduate Commencement ceremony. Of those 16, five are from the Mary Frances Early College of Education.

Lecturer Amanda Ferster received a Learning Technologies Grant from UGA’s Center for Teaching and Learning to support her research on cognitive learning.

Jill Stefaniak, an assistant professor in the department of career and information studies, was recently selected to join the University System of Georgia Chancellor’s Learning Scholars.

Associate professor Cheryl Fields-Smith was awarded the American Educational Studies Association’s Critic’s Choice Book Award for her book on single Black mothers and their resistance through homeschooling.

Melisa “Misha” Cahnmann-Taylor, a professor in the department of language and literacy education, has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumni Ambassador by the Fulbright Scholar Program.

The program secured a four-year, $1.3 million grant from the National Security Education Program in the U.S. Department of Defense to continue helping students from all fields achieve intercultural competency and professional-level proficiency in Russian.

Bettina Love, a professor in the department of educational theory and practice, was named the Athletic Association Professor in Education by the UGA Athletic Association.

Julianne Schmidt, associate professor of kinesiology and co-director of UGA’s Concussion Research Lab, and Usree Bhattacharya, an assistant professor in the department of language and literacy education, received a 2020 Sarah H. Moss Fellowship.

A new handbook—edited by Anna Abraham, director of the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development—focuses on how human imagination manifests in different forms.

Laine Bradshaw (B.S.Ed. ’07, M.Ed. ’07, Ph.D. ’11), Brittany Kisner (B.S.Ed. ’07), and Samantha Livingstone (B.S.Ed. ’05, M.Ed. ’08) were named to UGA’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2020 for their personal, professional and philanthropic achievements.

Stephanie Toliver (Ph.D. ’20) received a 2020 National Council of Teachers of English Cultivating New Voices Fellowship to support her research with Black girls and speculative fiction texts.

Bettina Love was recently appointed to serve on the Old Fourth Ward Economic Security Task Force in Atlanta. The Old Fourth Ward neighborhood is the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. and home to Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Logan Fiorella received a Fellowship to support his research on effective learning strategies. The fellowship begins Sept. 1 and lasts two years.

Laura Bierema, a professor in the department of lifelong education, administration and policy, will serve as the incoming president of the Academy of Human Resource Development.

With more than 250,000 copies sold since 1985, “SuperVision and Instructional Leadership: A Developmental Approach” by Carl Glickman remains the field’s bestseller after 35 years.

The College’s Office of Information Technology is helping faculty and staff who are teleworking from home transition to online formats with emerging learning tools and pedagogy.

UGA baseball player Emerson Hancock and swimmer Zoie Hartman—both students in the department of kinesiology—received awards for their individual achievements and outstanding teamwork as student-athletes.

Several students in the Mary Frances Early College of Education received university-level honors this spring.

This year, seven graduates of the College and a professor emeritus received 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards to recognize their career achievements and community leadership.

Maureen Flint was selected as the winner in the Experimental Category of the 2020 Illinois Qualitative Dissertation Award, International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry.

Julie Luft, the Athletic Association Professor of Mathematics and Science Education, was named a 2020 Distinguished Research Professor during UGA’s Honors Week.

Shiyu Wang and Seohyun Kim both have received prestigious awards from the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME).

Sycarah Fisher, an assistant professor in the department of educational psychology, was selected for admission into the 2020 class of the Center for Underrepresented Research in Addiction program.

Jennifer Graff was recently appointed to serve on the U.S. Board on Books for Young People’s Outstanding International Books Award Committee.

A new book co-authored by Carl Glickman provides a set of practical guidelines for educational leaders striving to renew their schools.

Anneliese Singh received the Association of Specialists in Group Work Fellows Award earlier this month for her scholarship, teaching and advocacy in the field of group work.

Maureen Flint will receive the Qualitative Research SIG’s Dissertation Award from the American Educational Research Association for contributing research that seeks to reduce inequality and injustice in schools and society.

Cynthia Dillard, the Mary Frances Early Professor of Teacher Education in the department of educational theory and practice, was recognized for her lifetime achievements at the 51st annual American Educational Studies Association.

The College continues to rank among the nation’s top online graduate degree programs, according to U.S. News & World Report.

The College of Education’s educator preparation programs have received high marks from a new state effectiveness measure of how well candidates were prepared for their careers.

Assistant professor Sakeena Everett receives the Alan C. Purves Award from the National Council of Teachers of English for her research on the literacy development of high-achieving black male students.

Amy Reschly will participate in a year-long program to learn from senior administrators on campus, as well as visiting speakers in academia, business and other fields.

The University of Georgia’s Bulldog 100 list honors five alumni from the College of Education. The winners were picked from more than 500 nominations.

Walker’s passion is to create equal access to educational opportunity and lead a fight against illiteracy while inspiring children.

The University of Georgia Graduate School honored 10 graduates for achieving exceptional success in their professional careers and in service to their community.

Two doctoral candidates—Marlaine Monroig Garcia and Rebekah Ingram Estevez—were honored at the 2019 National Latinx Psychological Association conference in Miami, Florida.

Logan Fiorella, assistant professor in the department of educational psychology, was one of 22 outstanding scientists recently selected to join the 2019 Fall Class of Fellows of the Psychonomic Society.

Cynthia Dillard was recently awarded the 2019 Taylor & Francis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Foundations of Education by the American Educational Studies Association.

John Mativo, an associate professor in the department of career and information studies, was recognized as the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Outstanding Faculty Advisor earlier this year.

Jessa Goudelock was awarded the Carolyn Callahan Doctoral Student Award from the National Association for Gifted Children for her exemplary work in research, publications and educational service.

Awarded by the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration, the grant will bring an interdisciplinary team of researchers together to grow the state’s opioid-related behavioral health workforce.

Peter Smagorinsky, a distinguished research professor, was recently awarded the Horace Mann League’s 2020 Outstanding Public Educator award for his support of public education.

Kelli Bivins (M.Ed. ‘02, Ed.S. ‘11) and Elaine Dasher (M.Ed. ‘96) will build relationships with teachers in different countries and harness international perspectives in their classrooms.

Usree Bhattacharya was recently selected by the University of Georgia to increase inclusive excellence on campus.

O’Brien conducts research that helps people who have sustained concussions and other traumatic brain injuries maximize their learning potential.

Two researchers with ties to the University of Georgia’s College of Education believe that amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities is the key to collective healing during times of disaster and traumatic stress.

Judi Wilson (MEd ‘93, EdS ‘95) will provide a strategic vision for the College’s academic and professional development programs and work with faculty to establish new programs in support of interdisciplinary research.

AnnaMarie Conner was recently recognized by the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators for her significant and lasting contributions to the field.

Colin Muething (BSEd ‘07, MEd ‘09), Cindy Quinlan (BBA ‘02, MEd ‘03, EdS ‘09) and JaNaè Taylor (MEd ‘03, PhD ‘07) exemplify leadership in their industries and communities and uphold the Pillars of the Arch.

Shiyu Wang received the 2019 Early Career Researcher Award from the International Association for Computerized Adaptive Testing. Her research aims to improve and enhance personalized assessment and learning in education.

Daniel Kirk (PhD ‘08) previously served as dean and professor of education at American University of Ras al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, as well as associate dean and professor at the National Defense College in Abu Dhabi.

Joel Ringdahl was named editor of a multidisciplinary journal committed to increasing communication between behavior analysis and psychology and providing up-to-date information on current developments in the field.

The award will allow Stephanie Renee Toliver to pursue her research into Afrofuturism, a cultural aesthetic used by black authors to reclaim and recover the past, counter negatives and elevate positive realities and new possibilities.

Shiyu Wang, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, is among 30 selected for the 2019 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellows program.

From mentoring local high school students to developing a diversity workshop series, David Stanley is passionate about helping others and has a clear career path to pass on his knowledge and experience.

Marques Dexter, a doctoral student in the College’s department of kinesiology, is this year’s graduate student recipient of the Lee Roy B. Giles Encouragement Award.

Chelsea Sexton (BSEd ‘14), a teacher at Kennesaw Mountain High School, connects science content with topics that directly affect her students’ lives.

The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce recently recognized the University of Georgia’s Gwinnett Campus, and the College of Education programs housed there, with a 2019 IMPACT Award.

The program received a $100,000 intensive domestic language studies scholarship to help fund the study abroad experience of Russian Flagship students.

As a 2019-2020 Public Service and Outreach Faculty Fellow, assistant professor Darris Means will study the tools, skills and resources that rural high school students need to prepare for college.

Jen Williams, senior communications director, was selected to participate in a program designed to support and encourage women to flourish, advance and make their fullest contributions during their careers at UGA.

The University of Georgia’s Office of Service-Learning recently selected Collette Chapman-Hilliard and Jill Stefaniak to participate in the 2019-2020 Service-Learning Fellows program.

The Journal of Language and Literacy Education and the Language and Literacy Education Graduate Organization were recently recognized for their collaborative achievements.

James Zhang, is being honored for his efforts to support international education with the 2019 Richard Reiff Internationalization Award.

Otherwise known as “Match Day,” the placements represent the culmination of each student’s training at UGA as they move on to positions in health centers, Veteran’s Administration facilities, counseling centers and academic facilities.

Amanda Jeter and Terri Rothfusz—both student workers in the College of Education’s Office of Academic Programs—were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to UGA and their community.

Logan Fiorella, an assistant professor in the department of educational psychology, recently received the Division C Early Career Award from the American Educational Research Association for his contributions to the field of educational psychology.

Mary Atwater received the 2019 Distinguished Contributions to Science Education Through Research Award from the National Association for Research in Science Teaching.

Umesh Patel was named Outstanding Professional Advisor for the 2018-2019 year.

Future physician assistant Katie Luquire has immersed herself in research as an undergraduate, picked up some honors along the way, served her community and is well on her way to fulfill her passion of improving the lives of others.

Seven graduates of the University of Georgia’s College of Education will be recognized for their career achievements and community leadership at the College’s 14th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on April 5.

The University of Georgia College of Education remained steady in its ranking among graduate schools of education, moving up one position to No. 36 for the 2019-2020 list.

Jolie Daigle and Anneliese Singh received 2019 Fellows Awards from the American Counseling Association for their contributions to the counseling profession.

Raven Cokley (M.Ed. ‘15) received the 2019 Peg Carroll Scholarship from the Association for Specialists in Group Work for her contribution to the study of group work.

Karen Bryant was recently selected to serve on the Advancing Inclusive Principal Leadership Initiative sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers.

Laura Kelley, a program coordinator in the department of educational theory and practice, was recently featured in Columns for her policy work as a UGA Staff Council member.

Tong Li, a fourth-year doctoral student in the department of career and information studies, won first place in the graduate category of the University of Georgia’s 2018 Capturing Science Contest.

Dr. Larry Gerstein (M.A. ‘76, Ph.D. ‘83) received the American Psychological Association’s 2019 Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.

They are the recipients of the Local Achievement Award for Athletic Trainers and the Promising Career Award.

Even in retirement, Sylvia Hutchinson, one of the two recipients of this year’s President’s Medal, continues to give of her time and talents to the University of Georgia.

Linda Purvis received an award from the UGA College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences for her dedication to building the poultry science program at the University of North Georgia.

The University of Georgia’s Preparation of Interdisciplinary Providers project in the College of Education received a spotlight in the U.S. Department of Education’s Early Learning newsletter.

Rebecca Fatima Sta. Maria (PhD ‘00), an alumna of the College of Education, became the first woman appointed as executive director of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat.

Three alumni of the College of Education’s department of counseling and human development services were recently honored by the Georgia School Counselors Association.

Collette Chapman-Hilliard, an assistant professor in the department of counseling and human development services, is serving on the editorial board for The Counseling Psychologist.

Tom Poland (MEd ‘75), author of several books on South Carolina, received the Order of the Palmetto in recognition of his lifetime service, achievements and contributions to the state.

Tyler Farmer was one of 29 UGA students recognized at the Disability Resource Center’s annual reception on Oct. 18 in the Grand Hall of Tate Student Center.

Alisa Scherbakova won her first chess championship at the age of 10. Today, the third-year doctoral student is the 2018 Georgia Women’s Chess Champion.

College of Education faculty members Tisha Ellison, Ellen Evans, Peter Smagorinsky and Dorothy White received 2018-2019 Southeastern Conference Faculty Travel grants to bolster intra-SEC collaboration.

Daniel Balva received the Meddy Award for Excellence in Medical Missions from Jose’s Hands for his work with Emmaus Medical Mission in Guatemala after Volcán de Fuego erupted in June 2018.

Kinesiology master’s student Keturah Orji was named Woman of the Year during a reception Sunday evening; she is the second College of Education alumna to receive the honor.

Raven Cokley received the Go Forth and Prosper award during the chapter’s 33rd annual Freedom Awards.

Recently, the work of Susan Nelson (M.Ed. ‘15), school nutrition director for Baldwin County Schools, has paid off in the form of the platinum-level Golden Radish Award for the district.

Dan Silk’s career in law enforcement spans decades and continents.

The National Latina/o Psychological Association will give the 2018 NLPA Distinguished Professional Career Award to Edward Delgado-Romero.

Kevin Burke and Sonia Janis will participate in a yearlong Service-Learning Fellows program to integrate academic service-learning into their teaching.

Rob Branch was recently selected to join the inaugural group of the University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor’s Learning Scholars to promote instructional designs and facilitate student-centered learning.

Laura Moeller (B.S.Ed. ‘18) and Elizabeth Jennings (B.S.Ed. ‘18) were among nine UGA alumni who received English teaching assistantship awards from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

A science education game developed by a College of Education faculty member wins the 2018 International Serious Play Award.

Longtime faculty member Carl Glickman, whose pioneering work in education during the civil rights era continues to inform his classes today, was recently honored by Colby College.

The Gibbes Museum of Art and its member auxiliary group Society 1858 will name Leo Twiggs (Ed.D. ‘70) the winner on Monday when it announces the results of its annual juried competition.

Scott Ardoin was one of only four UGA faculty members to be named a 2018-2019 SEC Academic Leadership Development Programs Fellow.

Jasmine Jenkins received funding through the Minority Fellowship Program to attend the Psychology Summer Institute offered this month by the American Psychological Association.

Anneliese Singh, a professor and associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the University of Georgia College of Education, was recently elected to a leadership position within the American Psychological Association.

Brean’a Parker, a doctoral student in the department of counseling and human development services, was recently named an Emerging Leader by the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

Tameka Rish and Michael Williams were recently named to the University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.

Christy Sutton (MEd ‘12) was one of only two elementary teachers in Georgia to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

The College of Education’s partnership with the Athens Housing Authority to create programming at the Parkview Community Center has received another recognition.

The recent Image Awards hosted by the University of Georgia chapter of the NAACP honored two members of the College of Education community.

Jasmine Jenkins is the most recent recipient of the annual honor, which highlights achievement in scholarship and service.

Two College of Education faculty members have received grants through the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission to support community arts projects.

Kakali Bhattacharya, an alumna of UGA’s College of Education, received the Scholar of Color Mid-Career Contribution Award from AERA for her contributions to education research and development.

Thomas A. Baker III, an associate professor of sport management, was recently honored for his outstanding work as a reviewer.

Doctoral candidate Claudette Tucker received 2018 Mary Frances Early Scholarship to support research in mathematics education.

Anneliese Singh was honored with UGA’s Lavender Graduation Founder’s Award for her contributions to the LGBTQ community and her leadership of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Meagan Bens, a master’s student in the College of Education, and Nick Slagel, a doctoral student in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, share their experiences interning with the Athens Farmers Market.

Jessica DeCuir-Gunby (MA ‘00, PhD ‘03), a professor of educational psychology at North Carolina State University, received the 2018-2019 Outstanding Research Award from NC State’s Alumni Association.

While studying in the College of Education, Rachel Sanders noticed a glaring paradox in the field of new literacy. In response, she presented her doctoral defense solely outside the written word with an exhibition at the Georgia Museum of Art.

Zelha Tunç-Pekkan recently received the 2018 Science Academy Award for Young Researchers to enhance her studies on children’s construction of fractions and its relationship to algebra.

Two UGA College of Education alumni recently received tenure and were promoted to the position of associate professor at Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia.

Raven Cokley in the department of counseling and human development services was recently awarded a federally-funded minority doctoral fellowship from the National Board for Certified Counselors Foundation.

JoLLE and LLEGO were recognized for their achievements during the 17th Annual H. Gordon and Francis S. Davis Student Organization Achievement and Recognition Award.

Kevin Burke and Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor were recognized by UGA for their success as innovative teachers in the First-Year Odyssey Seminar program.

The Monday session features a panel of black women teacher educators sharing how professor Cynthia Dillard’s work has influenced their thinking, research and the ways they navigate academia as black women scholars.

Ashley Nylin, a third-year doctoral student in middle grades education, was named an “Emerging Professional Development School Leader” by the National Association for Professional Development Schools.

Chris Linder was recognized for working with her graduate students to develop their own identities and knowledge for building a more inclusive environment.

Ruth Harman received the 2018 Engaged Scholar Award from the University of Georgia’s Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach for contributions to advancing public service, outreach and community engagement at the University.

Juanita Johnson-Bailey has been named University Professor, an honor bestowed on faculty members who have made a significant impact on the University of Georgia beyond their normal academic responsibilities.

The annual award represents the top advisors across all of UGA—and both of the winners for 2017-2018 work with College of Education students.

Six graduates of the University of Georgia’s College of Education will be recognized for their career achievements and community leadership at the College’s 13th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on April 6.

Thanks to a dissertation research award, Albina Khabibulina can dedicate her efforts to researching conceptually complex topics for those learning Russian.

Marques Dexter is one of three students on at the annual event who are conducting research within intercollegiate athletics that relates to diversity and inclusion.

Brian Culp (B.S.Ed. ‘99, Ph.D. ‘05), a professor at Kennesaw State University, will receive the E.B. Henderson Award at the 2018 SHAPE National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Eliza Belle (Ph.D. ‘09) was recently named director of psychology and behavior science for Alabama’s Department of Mental Health.

Rob Branch was inducted into the UGA Teaching Academy as a member of the Class of 2017 for his leadership in teaching and learning.

Linda Campbell will chair the committee charged with the first major update to the American Psychological Association’s ethics code in 15 years.

During a breakfast on Wednesday, David Stanley was named Mentor of the Year for Clarke Central High School.

Bonnie Cramond was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Creativity Association for her extraordinary accomplishments and contributions to the betterment of society.

Three student-athletes were recently inducted into Georgia’s Student-Athlete Leadership Academy for their academic and athletic success, leadership, and campus and community service involvement.

This year, five students in the University of Georgia College of Education were initiated into UGA’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honor society. Election to membership is a distinguished academic honor.

Ryan Akers (PhD ‘07), an associate extension professor in the School of Human Sciences at Mississippi State University, recently received the 2017 Federal Emergency Management Agency’s national award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth Preparedness.

A College of Education graduate student’s passion for inclusiveness in children’s picturebooks has been honored by a national organization.

The ninth annual Bulldog 100 list honors seven alumni from the University of Georgia College of Education. The winners were picked from more than 500 nominations.

Three professionals connected with the University of Georgia College of Education were recently appointed or reappointed to the state’s board overseeing licensure and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

Students, including members of the College of Education’s BIEN research team, collect 25,000 pounds of hurricane supplies for Puerto Rico.

Barbara Galvond has seen her involvement with the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, one of the state’s two councils, come full circle.

Rob Branch and Mike Orey were awarded the 2017 Special Service Award from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology for their significant contributions to the association.

Mary Frances Early (M.M.Ed. ‘62, Ed.S. ‘71) and Flora W. Tydings (B.S.Ed. ‘76, M.Ed. ‘79, Ed.D. ‘03) were among nine who received the 2017 Alumni of Distinction Award.

As a bilingual Latino, a first-generation college student and a son of immigrants, Edward Delgado-Romero’s earlier life experiences led him down a road of discovery; service; and, eventually, a world of change.

Brittany Williams received UGA’s 2017 Black Faculty and Staff Organization Founders’ Award in recognition of her achievements as a graduate student.

Elizabeth Saylor was one of nine University of Georgia faculty members selected to participate in the Office of Service-Learning’s yearlong Fellows program.

Julia Clark (MEd ‘68) was featured in Rutgers University Graduate School of Education’s 2017 Impact Report for her contributions at the National Science Foundation.

As an Army ROTC cadet and student ambassador for the College of Education, Cory Amick is learning firsthand the leadership skills that will take him into service for our country.

A new grant will explore test-taking behavior and reading comprehension outcomes in elementary and middle-grades students.

Heather Vaughn (EdS ‘17), an assistant director of advanced academics at the University of Texas at Austin High School, received the 2017 Master’s and Specialist Award from the National Association for Gifted Children.

Thanks to a $2.1 million study funded by the National Science Foundation, the UGA College of Engineering and the UGA College of Education will develop a model course that prepares elementary school teachers to more efficiently teach mathematics, science and coding using interdisciplinary approaches.

Christopher Modlesky, a professor in the department of kinesiology, was recently named the Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Kinesiology by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

Peter Smagorinsky, Distinguished Research Professor of English Education in the department of language and literacy education, was recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English for his service to the profession and distinctive use of language.

A graduate assistantship awarded to a College of Education doctoral student will help investigate how institutions recruit, retain and support African-American men.

This year, out of 24 Fellows selected across the University of Georgia, three were recognized in the College of Education, including Morgan Faison, Amanda Ferster and Liz Saylor.

Professor Kevin McCully’s device makes it easier to diagnose and treat problems such as fatigue, muscle weakness, peripheral vascular disease and heart failure.

Kathleen deMarrais received the 2017 Excellence in Education Award from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania for her superior teaching ability and commitment to students at the college level.

Scott Ardoin was recently named president-elect of the Society for the Study of School Psychology, a nonprofit organization focused on recognizing and supporting scholarship and research.

Amber Simmons (PhD ‘12), an English teacher at Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia, was one of only 15 winners nationwide to receive the 2017 National Council of Teachers of English High School Teacher of Excellence Award.

Kira Hegeman, a Ph.D. student in art education, is helping UGA and students think creatively about waste.

Now a master’s student, Coca-Cola First Generation Scholar Enid Truong discovered her passion for learning, design and technology in the College of Education.

Gregory Spillers (PhD ‘17), director of the Pre-Health Advising Office at UGA, was recently honored with the Lightbulb Award for his innovative ideas and creative solutions to improve student services.

Leo Twiggs (EdD ‘70), an alumnus of the College of Education and a celebrated batik artist, has earned two of South Carolina’s highest honors.

Brooke Rappaport, who is studying for her Ph.D. in counseling psychology, received the Student Scholar Latina Award for Section III, Division 35, of the American Psychological Association.

‘Successful Academic Writing,’ co-authored by College of Education professor, offers tips for researchers.

Nine alumni of the College of Education were recently named to the University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2017. This is the highest number of alumni from the College named to the list since the program began in 2011.

Tinisha Parker (B.S.Ed. ‘00, Ed.S. ‘07, Ph.D. ‘13), coordinator of advising and counseling for Gwinnett County Public Schools, began her one-year term July 1.

Dr. Cristalis Capielo has been selected to be a Leadership Fellow to the Council of National Psychological Associations for the Advancement of Ethnic Minority Interests, representing the National Latina/o Psychological Association.

Darris Means, an assistant professor in the department of counseling and human development services, is one of 30 chosen as a 2017 National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow.

Started by lecturer Meg Hines, the school’s Community Problem Solving team investigated and created a rain garden to improve a watershed.

Bud Cooper, clinical associate professor in the department of kinesiology, is one of several professionals behind The Heat Factor, a new website dedicated to sharing information about heat-related illness.

The first-ever awards program honors a College alumna, while a new partnership with UGA houses the Scholars’ archive.

The Physical Activity and Learning Program, or PALS, is among the recipients of the 2017 Impact Awards given by the school district.

Petros Panaou recently received an award from the International Board on Books for Young People for a Greek science fiction manuscript he wrote last year.

Jasmine Jenkins was recently honored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for her commitment to social justice, diversity and equality in the Athens-Clark County community.

Science education assistant professor Daniel Capps receives $449,849 NSF grant to enhance how students and teachers can learn about the nature of scientific models.

Heading into her fourth year of a five-year doctoral program in counseling psychology, Elizabeth Louis recently learned she is the winner of the prestigious Boren Fellowship.

Meg Easom Hines, a lecturer in the department of educational psychology specializing in gifted and creative education, recently received the Mary Frasier Equity and Excellence Award from the Georgia Association for Gifted Children.

Misha Cahnmann-Taylor will use art, poetry and theater to engage community members in Guanajuato, Mexico in literacy education this summer.

Heather Higuera is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.

Several alumni and faculty members were recently recognized by the American Educational Research Association for their significant contributions to the field of education.

Kelsey Brown is graduating with a dual degree in communication sciences and disorders and theater.

Daniel Schoon is graduating with a dual degree in mathematics and mathematics education.

Travels abroad have taught Sarah Marie Catalana that sometimes the best way to help teachers is arriving with an open mind.

Beth Tolley was recently honored for her innovation in instruction, connection of seminar content to her research and incorporation of FYOS program goals into her seminar.

Science education professor Mary Atwater receives $229,061 NSF grant to conduct transformative research in racial microaggression.

John Mativo’s influence and enthusiasm for teaching extend across the STEM fields and into the community where students are benefiting from their work on real-world industry projects.

Eighteen teaching assistants in the College of Education were recognized for their significant contributions to the instructional mission of the university.

Julie Luft was recognized for her excellence in developing and implementing creative teaching strategies to improve student learning and encourage instructional excellence.

Bulldog fans are likely to recognize Miranda Williams as the feature twirler at football games. She even won a national title for her twirling prowess, but she also excelled in the classroom and community during her undergraduate career.

A College of Education science education professor has been honored by a national organization dedicated to the teaching of the subject.

A longtime mathematics education professor has been recognized by Texas A&M University for his lifetime of contributions to the field.

Kevin McCully will be honored by CURO in April for his research mentorship and commitment to students.

Ten COE graduates and friends were recognized for their career achievements and community leadership at the College’s 12th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner.

Associate professor Hillary Steiner was recently honored for her commitment to student-focused research on effective teaching.

Professor Rose Chepyator-Thomson will be awarded the Lioba Moshi Award for Service in African Studies during a banquet on April 18.

Two recent College of Education graduates recently received Fulbright grants to teach English overseas.

Sophia Jeong, Eun Jeong (EJ) Kim and David Steele received travel awards from the National Association for Research in Science Teaching to attend the organization’s upcoming conference.

He is one of 3 UGA professors to receive Russell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.

Peter Smagorinsky was recently invited to serve on the James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) Advisory Panel for a new education research program.

Darris Means was recently selected as an Emerging Scholar Designee by the American College Personnel Association to pursue research initiatives that align with the mission, interests and strategic goals of the organization.

Linda Campbell was recently recognized as West Virginia University’s 2017 Outstanding Alumna for her contributions to the field of counseling psychology.

A kinesiology researcher has been named a Fellow by the Sport and Recreation Law Association.

Laine Bradshaw’s work is focused on developing and leveraging diagnostic psychometric methodology to design assessments that are both detailed and efficient.

David Stanley, a second-year doctoral candidate in the counseling psychology program, hopes his presence at Clarke Middle School will help inspire the next generation of leaders.

College’s First Honor Graduate achieves life-long goal of becoming a teacher.

Several faculty and graduate students were recently recognized for making a significant and positive impact on their students’ career development.

More than 200 graduate during Convocation, Commencement ceremonies.

During his fourth season coaching the Buffs, Mike MacIntyre (M.Ed. ‘91) led the University of Colorado to a 10-2 overall record and an 8-1 conference record, securing the Pac-12 South Division title.

John David Wicker (M.Ed. ‘97), whose appointment at SDSU started Nov. 28, most recently served as the senior associate athletic director for operations at Georgia Tech.

Tisha Lewis Ellison was recognized by the Literacy Research Association for her significant contributions to the field of literacy research and education.

So Mi Kim and Michael Hannafin were awarded the Outstanding Journal Article Award from the Association for Educational Communication & Technology (AECT).

Jori N. Hall was recently named associate editor of the American Journal of Evaluation (AJE), a peer-reviewed publication that focuses on evaluation methodology, theory and practice.

The annual recognition notes the fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni.

College of Education alumna Cheryl Harris was recently appointed to Georgia’s Statewide Independent Living Council.

Jerilyn Williams was recently named a 2016 Javits-Frasier Scholar by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).

Mary M. Atwater has been named the Sachs Distinguished Lecturer in residence at Teachers College, Columbia University for the spring semester.

Jack Parish, the College’s former associate dean of outreach and engagement, starts in January as interim school superintendent for Clarke County.

Eleven receive accolades for their research and service within the gifted community.

UGA researchers will now work on implementing results of recent project.

Linda Purvis, a doctoral student in the department of mathematics and science education, is a lecturer at the University of North Georgia.

In it, Tim Mullen (PhD ‘06) explores the consequences of the teacher accountability movement and offers alternatives.

R. Steve McCallum (PhD ‘79) and Alvetta P. Thomas (EdD ‘04) were among eight honored with the school’s 2016 Alumni of Distinction Award.

Tita Lovell was recently awarded the New Teacher Assistance Grant from Georgia Power to purchase materials and supplies for her high school classroom.

Triple Dawg researches new ways to diversify classroom experiences and support academic success in young students.

Alexandra Huguelet was recognized by the Georgia School Counselor’s Association for her leadership and work promoting equity and access to opportunities for all students.

The associate professor in the department of lifelong education, administration and policy, is one of nine admitted to the 2016-2017 cohort of the Women’s Leadership Fellows program.

Paula Mellom, associate director for the Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education, aims to develop a graduate-level course.

Darius Phelps was honored by the Georgia Association on Young Children for his exemplary work with children and commitment to the field of education.

The National Latina/o Psychological Association recognized Edward Delgado-Romero with the “Padrina/o Award,” naming him one of the organization’s elders.

A College of Education alumna has been honored for her contributions to foreign language education in Georgia.

The National Academy of Kinesiology has admitted Evans and McCullick as fellows.

Anna Goodbread will receive the annual Dr. Louise McBee scholarship from the Athens Area Psychological Association (AAPA) at the organization’s legislative breakfast this December.

Shara Cherniak, a third-year doctoral student in the department of educational theory and practice, will participate in a faculty-led program in Ghana during the 2016-17 academic year.

Kimberly Buice and Sydney Laseter were among 19 University of Georgia students and recent alumni who received Fulbright awards.

Bonnie Cramond was named to a group of six national advisors to stimulate further research on how the intersections of the arts and STEM can promote creative thinking in K-12 settings

Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education at the University of Georgia, recently elected a new president and leadership council to help foster excellence in education.

College of Education alumna Paige Cole, a teacher at North Oconee High School, was recently named the district’s Teacher of the Year.

Three College of Education graduate students were recently honored at this year’s Black Faculty and Staff Organization’s Founders Day Awards.

Amy Reschly, a professor in the department of educational psychology, is now a member of the Society for the Study of School Psychology.

Sara Kajder will oversee the journal’s peer review process, write themed calls, determine content for each issue and direct the redesign of the journal’s cover and interior layout.

The senior exercise and sport science major created a community health fair and works in the Biomechanics Research Lab.

Sport management major Brittany MacLean leaves for Rio de Janeiro feeling excited and even more confident than she did four years ago.

Alumna and assistant professor Stephanie Jones was selected as a new Mellon Faculty Fellow for applying and including diverse backgrounds and perspectives to learning, scholarship and service.

Jolie Daigle was elected as an editorial review board member of the American Counseling Association’s Journal of Counseling and Development.

Karl Newell, the associate dean for research and professor of kinesiology, will receive the 2016 Distinguished Leadership Award from the American Kinesiology Association.

Abbe Van Gorder is making the most of her time at UGA by pursuing a double major, taking on a role as a student ambassador and earning scholarships.

Doctoral student Lenie George gets to offer professional development on how to integrate technology within the classroom in meaningful ways.

Cynthia Dillard received the Henry T. Trueba Award for her distinguished contributions leading to the transformation of the social contexts of education.

RAIL Robotics Competition sends 28 Barrow County students on a ‘mission’ to Mars.

A new study from a group of international researchers has identified a potentially effective tool to reduce the long-term health risks of childhood obesity: aerobic exercise.

Thanks to a recent “Big Read” grant award from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), the Athens community can enjoy a series of poetry events this June and another one in the fall.

Seles Gadson’s nine-week summer fellowship will allow her to study and conduct research at NIDCD’s laboratory in Bethesda, Maryland.

Three undergraduate students in the University of Georgia College of Education were honored with the UGA Presidential Award of Excellence for their outstanding academic achievements.

Over 400 graduates of the University of Georgia College of Education walked across the stage at the Classic Center during the College’s Spring 2016 Graduation Convocation ceremony.

Anna Williams was recently recognized for her excellence in advising undergraduate students on class selection and course of study.

Named after the most prominent symbol of the university, members of the Arch Society provide service to the University of Georgia as official hosts and goodwill ambassadors.

First districtwide bullying prevention essay contest honors students, teachers and administrators.

Over 100 female students and professionals gathered earlier this month in downtown Detroit to engage in a day of sharing, educating and empowerment.

Rosemary Phelps received the 2016 Career Achievement Award from OSU for her outstanding contributions to the field of counseling psychology.

Tarek Grantham received the Student Government Association’s Outstanding Professor Recognition Award for his work on diversity and equity issues.

Student researcher Becky Baltenberger tackles muscle fatigue and upcoming graduation.

Donna Alvermann was appointed to the International Literacy Association’s Literacy Research Panel and will also contribute articles to the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy.

Rose Chepyator-Thomson received the Richard F. Reiff Internationalization Award for her major contributions to the overall internationalization of the university.

Sixteen College of Education graduate teaching assistants were recently recognized for their significant contributions to the instructional mission of the university.

Phillip Tomporowski believes great things start to happen when university outreach extends academic resources to meet community needs.

Ilse Mason was recently recognized for her excellence in developing and implementing creative teaching strategies in the classroom.

Five faculty members in the College of Education were recognized for their accomplishments both in the classroom and in the local community.

Five students were awarded the Graduate Student Research Poster Award during the 2016 College of Education Research Conference.

Doctoral student Melissa Erickson is one of a handful of students from across the country named as a finalist for the first-ever Presidential Cup.

Rod Dishman received the 2016 Citation Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of exercise science.

Doctoral candidate Melissa Erickson examines the effects of exercise on blood glucose levels among patients taking metformin.

Kinesiology professor Billy Hawkins is the recipient of the Robert Maynard Hutchins Award.

Chelsea Walker, a graduate student clinician at UGA’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, was recently elected president of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association.

The American Educational Research Association has given Cynthia Dillard the Henry T. Trueba Award.

Two College of Education students, as well as a student worker in the Office of Student Services, were recently named Coca-Cola scholars.

Fifty years after launching the Foxfire program, the rural ways of life are still teaching important lessons for students in Rabun County, even though the name is no longer used to describe the form of education that connects students to the community.

Andy Plemmons’ biggest goal as a school library media specialist is to empower student voices.

Original theater production blends the arts with STEM topics, makerspace.

Nick Vena, a bachelor’s degree student in health and physical education, has been named the Outstanding Major of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators.

Kazuya Takahashi, an alumnus of the University of Georgia’s College of Education, was selected as a top 10 finalist for the prestigious Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize for his innovative work in the classroom.

A story about Juanita Johnson-Bailey kicked off a weekly series highlighting female faculty members who are champions of strength, power and intellect.

Nine COE graduates and friends were recognized for their career achievements and community leadership at the College’s 11th annual Donor Appreciation and Alumni Awards Dinner.

Jennifer Graff, associate professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education, will serve a three-year term on the committee that selects top nonfiction books for children.

Caroline Noyes will oversee all assessment processes at the University of New Orleans and provide College units with high-level administrative oversight.

COE alumna Cindy Quinlan was recently named the 2016 ACTE Teacher of the Year for her commitment and dedication to the improvement of technical education.

When she graduates, future math teacher Rachel Seasholtz will remember “the moments that turned into cherished memories and the friends that have turned into family.”

Gretchen Thomas has been selected to receive the 2016 Service-Learning Teaching Excellence Award to sustain and enhance her service-learning work.

Laura Dean was awarded the Robert H. Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence by NASPA for her scholarly achievement and influence on graduate students.

Qualities of tenacity, doggedness are what separate humans from artificial intelligence, professor and Founder’s Day lecturer says.

Fields-Smith, Hines and Kopcha were selected by UGA’s Office of Service-Learning to integrate academic service-learning into their teaching.

Pamela Paisley was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Georgia School Counselor Association for her outstanding impact on the school counseling profession.

Julia Clark, a three-time Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, has received an award from every institution from which she has earned a degree.

The teachers received the 2015 Georgia Power New Teacher Assistance Grant to help purchase books, computers and other supplies for their classrooms.

The annual list of best online graduate education programs places UGA at No. 3, tied with Florida State University. Last year the College ranked No. 28 on the list.

Leslie Blevins was awarded the Fall 2015 Dissertation Grant from the Society for the Study of School Psychology (SSSP) to fund the pilot phase of her dissertation project.

George Engelhard received the 2015 Qiyas Award for Excellence in Educational Assessment at the National Center for Assessment’s Second International Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This year’s winners with College of Education ties include BOS Staffing, Breda Pest Management, Hairbow Supplies Etc., Social Empowerment Center and Southern Tradition Tailgating.

A COE doctoral student was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation.

When faculty begin using the classrooms and labs in the University of Georgia’s new Science Learning Center next fall, they will have a handy booklet to help them in designing their STEM-related courses.

A new book co-edited by a University of Georgia College of Education faculty member takes an in-depth look at rural education—and the opportunities it presents.

Kathleen deMarrais is one of 11 faculty members to participate in new library program.

COE is partnering with Harvard to develop innovative practices that support the healthy development of children ages 0 to 3 with toxic high stress.

Jori Hall was recently selected to join the first cohort of Leaders in Equitable Evaluation and Diversity (LEEAD) by the Anne E. Casey Foundation.

Jennifer Graff was recently cited for her research on summer reading setback among economically disadvantaged elementary students in the Huffington Post.

Stakeholders, partners gather for a kickoff reception at the UGA Special Collections Library

Nancy Knapp and Paula Schwanenflugel will discuss the psychology and teaching of reading in a new blog series for Psychology Today.

Savannah’s Deep Center was recently awarded the 2015 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award for its Young Author Project.

Three College of Education faculty members joined a team of 10 from across Georgia for a national White House-sponsored event focusing on school counseling.

A professor of kinesiology in the University of Georgia College of Education has been named to a two-year term as associate editor of a new research journal.

Kinesiology faculty member is among nine who will hone leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of research university challenges.

An article by a CLASE researcher has been named among Taylor & Francis Publishing’s most popular, according to Altmetrics scoring.

A recent graduate student at the College of Education has been recognized for her work in the field of educational measurement.

Laura Dean recently received the Ted K. Miller Award for Excellence from SACSA for her outstanding accomplishments in advancing standards of practice in educational programs and services in higher education.

After a satisfying career in education, Moina Michael found another passion in which she could excel: Poppies.

Over 100 Latino and Karen-Burmese middle and high school students and parents celebrated the recent White House award received by LISELL-B.

College of Education alumna named Newton County Teacher of the Year

In its first year, the University of Georgia’s Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Assistantship Program has given more than 250 students hands-on experiences.

Capt. Jared Smith, who is pursuing an online master’s degree in education, was recently named the inaugural director for the Youth ChalleNGe Academy set to open on the grounds of the former Central State Hospital.

Carolyn Stone is a seventh-grade teacher at Greenbrier Middle School near Augusta, Georgia.

Sara Hendley made a promise to herself to run 30 miles on her 30th birthday.

The College’s Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor wins prestigious Beckman Award for teaching excellence

A report from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement has highlighted a College of Education program that helps train new principals

Working together, the College of Education and a local school district have created a model that trains future teachers, supports current ones, and benefits students; today, it’s a model used nationwide.

Lorilee Sandmann was recently inducted into ACES for her longtime professional commitment to community engagement.

Rachael Jones pens award-winning tale, opts for unconventional main characters

The latest issue of Teaching Tolerance, a blog and magazine produced by the Southern Poverty Law Center, features a question-and-answer with professor Stephanie Jones from the Department of Educational Theory and Practice.

The College of Education is proud to claim two of the four finalists for Georgia’s 2016 Superintendent of the Year award as alumni.

LISELL-B, a $2.6 million NSF-funded research and development project, was recently recognized by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.

Faton Bauta, a quarterback for the University of Georgia, is no stranger to the hustle and bustle of life as a student athlete.

Cara Turano (BSEd ‘01) is among the winners of the UGA Alumni Association’s 2015 40 Under 40 list.

Ashley J. Harrison, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, is currently featured on UGA’s homepage for her research on autism spectrum disorders.

Joel Ringdahl was recently named to a four-year post with the Child Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities study section.

New lesson plans developed with the T.R.R. Cobb House give middle school teachers easy access to resources on Georgia’s pre-Civil War era.

Sami Yli-Piipari will work with the international journal Teaching, Research, and Media in Kinesiology.

Nicholas Holt, an information technology manager in the College of Education’s Office of Information Technology who has years of experience in digital game systems and interactive technology, has been named the director of the College’s Innovation in Teaching and Technology program.

Bernadette D. Heckman, an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, has been named to the editorial board of The Counseling Psychologist.

Anne Marcotte, a professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education and the interim department head of the language and literacy education department, was recently elected a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Jolie Daigle was recently selected to serve on the Region 2 Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases Regional Planning Board by Mayor Nancy Denson and the Athens-Clarke County Commission.

Craig H. Kennedy, dean of the University of Georgia College of Education, has been named the third “most influential” dean of education by Mometrix Test Preparation.

Erin Horan, a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Psychology, was recently awarded the Barbara Day Laureate Scholarship from Kappa Delta Pi.

The National Association for Gifted Children recently elected two alumni of the Department of Educational Psychology to leadership roles.

The Professional Development School District, a partnership between UGA College of Education and the Clarke County School District, was cited as “exemplary” by judges selecting regional winners of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award.

The most recent class of Phi Kappa Phi honor society inductees at the University of Georgia includes 23 College of Education students, along with an honorary induction of the College’s dean.

A doctoral graduate’s work in teaching students to analyze different forms of text has landed her an award, a presentation at an upcoming conference and a journal article.

Denise Oen has accepted a Peace Corps position as an education curriculum specialist for the Chuuk State Department of Education beginning in July.

Clarke County schools Superintendent Phil Lanoue, who was honored earlier this year as the National Superintendent of the year, made another connection to Clarke County and the University of Georgia during a visit to the White House in late April.

Scholarship winner plans future in disaster relief work

Laine Bradshaw, an assistant professor in the College of Education’s educational psychology department, received the Jason Millman Measurement Scholar Award from the National Council on Measurement in Education.

A University of Georgia College of Education faculty member was recently honored by the Office of International Education for her work establishing a study-abroad program in Italy.

Juanita Johnson-Bailey, director of the Institute for Women’s Studies at the University of Georgia and a professor in the College of Education’s department of lifelong education, administration and policy, has been named the 2015 recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award, an honor given by the American Association of University Women for outstanding contributions to equality and education for women and girls.

Holly Canup (BSEd ‘91, MEd ‘94, EdS ‘96) is the media specialist at East Jackson High School

Four graduate students at the University of Georgia College of Education have received pre-doctoral internships at top sites across the country, representing a range of clinical, community and school-based settings.

The Academy of Human Resource Development has recognized College of Education Associate Dean Laura Bierema’s achievements with the creation of a new award.

Bettina Love, an assistant professor in the University of Georgia College of Education, has been awarded a fellowship to the W.E.B. Du Bois Research Institute at Harvard University, the leading institute of African-American studies in the country.

Melissa Kilby, a doctoral student in kinesiology, will spend her summer working at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston as part of the agency’s summer apprenticeship program.

The University of Georgia College of Education recently hosted Professional Association of Georgia Educators’ Region Four event, honoring a student and teacher from Clarke Central High School.

A new landmark research handbook on science education includes five sections written or edited by University of Georgia College of Education faculty — more than any other university.

Stephanie P. Jones and Leon Tsao are among the 17 speakers lined up for the 2015 TEDxUGA event

Laine Bradshaw, who teaches in the quantitative methodology program in the college’s Department of Educational Psychology, will be presented with the National Council on Measurement in Education’s Jason Millman Measurement Scholar Award

A recent graduate received an award from the Research in Teacher Induction Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association.

Darris R. Means, an assistant professor in the College of Education’s Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, has received an award from the Multicultural/Multiethnic Education Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association

Three researchers from the University of Georgia College of Education have been named “outstanding reviewers” for journals produced by the American Educational Research Association.

A book that explores the theory and practice behind adult learning, co-authored by two researchers from the University of Georgia College of Education, has won an award from the University Professional & Continuing Education Association.

A perfect 4.0 GPA is just one highlight in senior’s UGA career

Congratulations to Clarke County School District’s superintendent, who was named superintendent of the year in a ceremony Thursday afternoon at the annual conference of AASA

The March 23 event is free to UGA students, staff and faculty.

Middle grades education student helps rebuild a center for black male leadership on campus

Bettina Love gave the breakfast keynote at a Martin Luther King Day event at DePaul University in Chicago.

A 2013 paper has landed a University of Georgia College of Education researcher on the Council for Learning Disabilities’ list of “most influential” articles

Last fall, two College of Education alumni were among four inductees into the Hispanic Scholarship Fund Alumni Hall of Fame: Vasti Torres and Frank Ros

Meganne Skinner, a Double Dawg graduate of the College of Education, was named the 2015 Middle School Science Teacher of Promise for Georgia by the Georgia Science Teachers Association.

Two faculty members in the College of Education recently received grants from the University of Georgia’s Center for Teaching and Learning to help “flip” the classroom experience.

Clarke County’s Joanna Beck, a COE alumna, named among year’s top teachers

A new book celebrates the work and teachings of longtime College of Education mathematics professor Jeremy Kilpatrick.

Philip Lanoue is one of four finalists for the 2015 National Superintendent of the Year

Of the four UGA students graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA, three of them hail from the College of Education

​George Engelhard Jr., a professor in the College of Education’s educational psychology department, has been named to the technical advisory committee for the Dynamic Learning Maps consortium.

​Sally J. Zepeda, a professor in the College of Education’s department of lifelong education, administration and policy, received the Paula Silver Case Award from the University Council for Educational Administration during its convention last month in Washington, D.C.

Singh named ‘rising star’ at conference

Three College of Education doctoral students in the learning, design and technology program were honored at the 2014 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Convention held Nov. 4-8 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Elizabeth A. St.Pierre, a professor in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice, will give two keynote speeches at international educational research conferences over the next few weeks.

April Galyardt, an assistant professor of educational psychology, has been selected as a member of the inaugural cohort of the University of Georgia Center for Teaching and Learning’s “Teaching Fellows for Innovative Teaching” program.

Teresa Mapson Reddish, a graduate student in the University of Georgia College of Education and a gifted education teacher in Cobb County Schools, has received a scholarship from the National Association for Gifted Children.

University of Wyoming assistant professor of instructional technology Tonia Dousay (PhD ‘13) joins a select group of educators participating in the next Google Teacher Academy Dec. 2-3 in Austin, Texas.

Professor Bonnie Cramond receives the 2014 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association for Gifted Children

Two College of Education alumni have co-authored a chapter in the new book, Building Sustainable Futures for Adult Learners.

Sharon Smith (BSEd ‘92, PhD ‘14), a Gifted Language Arts (Grades 1-2) and Early Intervention Program Teacher and Literacy Coach at Brookwood Elementary, was named the 2015 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year at the School District’s annual banquet on November 11.

COE alumnus Ken Shaw (Ed.D. ‘89) will become the 25th president of Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas,

The University of Georgia’s master’s degree programs in secondary education are ranked best in the nation in Graduateprograms.com’s Fall 2014 Graduate Program rankings.

North Oconee County High School’s Tim Griffeth (BSEd ‘04, MAL ‘10) is named Oconee County Teacher of the Year, reports an October 14 Athens Banner-Herald story. Griffeth earned a bachelor’s degree in recreation and leisure services from the College of Education.

​Six College of Education students received the Allman MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) Scholarship for Student Teaching in recognition of their academic achievement from the Department of Educational Theory and Practice for fall semester 2014. Recipients received $625 each and are currently student teaching this semester.

A web-based tool designed to teach critical thinking skills to veterinary students, created by a multidisciplinary team of University of Georgia faculty led by College of Education faculty member Ike Choi, has won a second prestigious national award.

A University of Georgia College of Education graduate has been nationally honored for his creation of a Mississippi State University Extension Service youth initiative aimed at preparing communities in Mississippi for disasters.

Theodore Kopcha, an assistant professor of learning, design and technology in the College of Education was one of two UGA faculty members named Public Service and Outreach Fellows for the 2014 fall semester.

College of Education graduate Jonathan Harper, a science educator at Mill Creek High School in Gwinnett County, has been selected to receive a 2014 Georgia Power New Teacher Assistance Grant.

Atakan Ata, a doctoral student in the College of Education’s educational administration and policy program, has been selected as one of 30 young Turkish American students to participate in the 1st Annual Turkish-American Youth Leadership Congress to be held in Washington, D.C., Oct. 9-12.

College of Education faculty member Thomas A. Baker III has been named the new Associate Editor for the Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, a leading journal for sport law.

College of Education doctoral graduates Selcuk Acar and Kristy Kowalske have received 2014 E. Paul Torrance Graduate Student Research awards from the American Creativity Association (ACA).

University of Georgia College of Education graduate student LaTasha Price has been named a 2014-State Doctoral Fellow by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).

Bonnie Cramond, a professor of gifted education, has received the 2014 Yes Award from the Future Problem Solving Program International.

Alumna Zhen Chai, an assistant professor in the department of special education and communication disorders at New Mexico State University, was among only three faculty members campus-wide to receive a 2014 Launch Grant of up to $25,000.

Gwinnett County Public Schools won the prestigious Broad Prize for top urban districts, sharing the honor with Orange County Schools in Florida, reported a Sept. 22 article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Gwinnett Schools, recognized for “steady, sustainable gains,” is led by Superintendent and COE alumnus J. Alvin Wilbanks (BSED, ‘64 MED ‘68).

The Georgia Children’s Chorus recently named Carol Reeves (MMEd ‘92) its full-time artistic director, a title she has held on a part-time basis previously, reports a September 18 Oconee Enterprise story.

COE alumnus David C. Mosely (BSED ‘65, MED ‘72) has been appointed to Albany Technical College’s Board of Directors, reports a September 16 Albany Herald story.

Two COE faculty members – Jolie Daigle and April Galyardt – were among nine University of Georgia faculty members selected to serve as 2014-15 Service-Learning Fellows.

Farris Muhammad, a graduate student in the College of Education, has been selected as a 2014-16 Barbara Jackson Scholar by the University Council for Education Administration (UCEA).

College of Education alumna Stacey Miller was recently named 2014 Georgia School Counselor of the Year by the Georgia School Counselors Association (GSCA).

College of Education alumnus Andrew Knoblich has been named the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision’s (SACES) 2014 Outstanding Student Award.

College of Education alumnus Kevin Jones (BSED ‘89) started this fall as new principal of Winston Dowdell Academy, the Coweta County School System’s alternative high school, reported a September 14 Newnan Times-Herald story.

Andrew Izsák, a professor in the College of Education who conducts research on the mathematical reasoning of middle grades teachers and has developed several innovative courses for pre-service teachers, is featured in the UGA home page’s Focus on Faculty this week.

College of Education alumna Dionne Cross Francis was recognized for her work at the 2014 Women of Color STEM Conference.

Jill Pittman (BSEd ‘85), principal of Goodlettsville Middle School in Tennessee, was one of two Nashville metro area educators elected for a prestigious two-year fellowship with “America Achieves,” a national organization which works to build high-quality educational systems through professional training.

College of Education alumnus Ryan Neumann, an English teacher at Pope High School in Cobb County who won a national award for his 2013 book, “What Had Happened,” has a really cool new idea. He is going to use proceeds from the sales of his book to fund a four-year college scholarship for some worthy student.

College of Education faculty member Jolie Daigle has received the 2014 Counseling Vision and Innovation Award from the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES).

Zepeda named Routledge Eye On Education Author of the Month

Julianne Schmidt, assistant professor in the College of Education’s athletic training program in the Department of Kinesiology and director of UGA’s sport-related concussion laboratory, recently received a 2014 Impact Award from the University of North Carolina Graduate School, her alma mater.

Candace Maddox, a program coordinator in the College of Education, was one of three people to receive the Leslie K. Bates Medal of Excellence during the multicultural services and programs Senior Leader Reception on May 9 at the Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries.

Bettina Love, an assistant professor in educational theory and practice, has received the University of Georgia 2014 Michael F. Adams Early Career Scholar Award.

James Zhang, a professor of sport management, has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology.

Nathan Jenkins and Illse Mason, both assistant professors in the College of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, were among 17 University of Georgia faculty to receive funding from the UGA the Office of the Vice President for Instruction for projects designed to improve teaching.