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Horrworth Book Award & Teacher Candidate Recognition Go to Mara Moettus
June 28, 2023
2023 John Horrworth Children's Book Award goes to GSEHD alumna, Mara Moettus. Scott Gellman receives second place, Kari Anderson wins third place.
Elementary Education Program Award Goes to Megan Lysowski
June 28, 2023
The award is presented annually at GSEHD's commencement celebration to recognize a student for their leadership, performance, promise, etc.
Good Morning Washington Interviews Alumna: Spotlight on Health Equity in D.C.
June 28, 2023
Dr. Maranda C. Ward (Ed.D., Curriculum and Pedagogy) discussed Juneteenth and health equity in D.C. on Good Morning Washington.
Doctoral Candidate, Denise Soukup, Wins Award for Inclusivity
June 28, 2023
Soukup was recognized as an Outstanding Inclusive Administrator by the Loudoun County Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee.
Two GSEHD Alumnae Receive the GW IMPACT Award
June 22, 2023
GSEHD congratulates three alumni for being awarded the GW Black Alumni IMPACT Awards for their contributions to GW and their community.
HEA Alumna, Margaret Dismond Martin, Named Chief of Staff at Virginia Union University
June 13, 2023
Margaret Dismond Martin (master's, Higher Education Administration) named the new Chief of Staff for President Hakim J. Lucas at Virginia Union University.
GSEHD Alumna, Shampriest Bevel, Named 2023 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia
June 13, 2023
Bevel recognized by panel representing the Principal Awards Committee of the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP).
Alumna, Dr. Beth Short, is 2023 Learning Science Outstanding Student Paper Award Finalist
June 13, 2023
Dr. Mary E. ("Beth") Short is a finalist for her piece, "Integrating Global and Science Education Perspectives on Epistemological Plurality."
GSEHD Alumni Promoted to Superintendent Roles
EdS in ELA Alumni, Dr. David S. Daniel and Dr. Stan Winborne
May 23, 2023
We are proud to share that two Education Specialist in ELA alumni have recently been promoted to superintendent positions in their counties.
GSEHD Student, Joseph Braswell, Featured on Sesame Street
May 16, 2023
Watch two episodes of Sesame Street's 'Sesame Workshop' to see GSEHD student Joseph Braswell in action in the classroom.
GSEHD Alumni, Dr. Keith Miles, Jr. and Tanya Howard, Named in Key Leadership Roles
May 9, 2023
GSEHD is proud to announce that two of our alumni have been named in superintendent and executive principal roles.
Webinar - Elevating Voices of Children and Youth in Displacement
April 19, 2023
Join Dr. Jihae Cha to learn about how the youth navigate their identity and sense of belonging amidst displacement and resettlement and tips for teachers.
GWTeach Wins the Learning Through Action Award
April 19, 2023
The GWTeach program has won the Learning Through Action award as part of the Excellence in Student Life Awards.
Doc Candidate and Professor Win Paper Award at AERA
April 19, 2023
Jessa Henderson, Dr. Natalie Milman, and colleagues were awarded the Technology as an Agent of Change in Teaching and Learning SIG's Best Paper Award.
Drs. Watkins and Helveston Launch Online Clearinghouse on LLMs in Scientific Research Workflows
April 18, 2023
The web platform includes a searchable database of articles, documentation, and case examples, along with emerging guidance for peer-reviewers.
GSEHD Admissions Webinar: Ask Me Anything - Student & Career Services
April 12, 2023
Join our Director of Student Services to learn more about the resources available to you as a GSEHD student, including student and career services.
GSEHD Alumnus, Dr. Wayne Webster, Becomes College President
April 12, 2023
Dr. Webster (EdD Higher Education Administration) has been named the 18th President of Albion College in Albion, Michigan.
GSEHD Student, Casey Roberts, Honored with Educator of the Year Award at Virginia Tech
April 12, 2023
Roberts received the Educator of the Year Award from his undergraduate alma mater as part of their Influential Black Alumni Awards.
Counseling Faculty and Doc Students Receive 2022 Qualitative Article of the Year Award
April 4, 2023
They were recognized for their publication, “Pre- and Post-Migration Experiences of LGBTQ+ Asylum-Seeking Individuals: A Phenomenological Investigation."
Dr. Engel wins Fulbright Scholar Award
April 4, 2023
Dr. Laura Engel, Associate Professor of International Education, was selected for a 2023-2024 Fulbright Scholar Award in Costa Rica.