EdTerps Alumni Class Notes
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1951 | |
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| Dr. Dwight Coblentz BS 草莓传媒51, M.Ed 草莓传媒55, He retired in 1992 as Director of Curriculum and Staff Development San Diego County Office of Education. He taught Calculus in the evening division of San Diego Community College District for twenty years, co-authored a high school Geometry Book for Scott Foresman in 1978. | |
1965 | |
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| Betty Ann Ernst Bauer '65 has written a book of historical fiction for upper elementary-grade children about Ancestral Puebloan life in the American Southwest. Published by Portamento, is a story of three children whose families migrated from Mesa Verde in the late 1200s. [July 2014] | |
1967 | |
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| Dr. Darla Fishbein Strouse '67, Ed.D. '04 wrote and won a grant from Sinai and Synapsis and the Sir John Templeton Fund to have research scientists from Howard County, MD, present five science presentations with religious interpretations and relationships discussed using the Old Testament and other Jewish texts that connect ancient ideas to modern scientific discovery. [July 2023] |
1968 | |
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| William D. Wargo Ed.D. '68 served as a professor of industrial education for 35 years before retiring. He then earned a Marine Sea Turtle permit from the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission, serving as the director of the Alligator Point Sea Patrol from 2004 to 2021. [July 2022] | |
1969 | |
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| Judith Lese '69, M.Ed. '74 retired after 53 years of teaching. She was a classroom teacher for five different schools in Montgomery County Public Schools, MD. [July 2022] | |
| Dr. Bernice R. Sandler Ph.D. '69 has become known as the . |
| Carol Scott '69 was awarded the 2024 UMD College of Education Outstanding Exempt Award. [May 2024] | |
| Dennis D. Urban '69 wrote the book , published by New Academia Publishing. [July 2022] |
1970 | |
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| Dr. Maurice Dorsey '70, Ph.D. '83 was inducted into the Sigma Chapter, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Society at the 草莓传媒 in 2022 and is working on a Masters of Fine Arts Degree, in fiction and non-fiction writing, Southern New Hampshire University. He plans to graduate December, 2025. |
| James Fielder '70, M.Ed. '72 served as the Secretary of Higher Education for the State of 草莓传媒 from 2015 to 2023. |
| Judith Freeman Garey '70 had her book , published by National Council of Teachers of English [July 2023] |
| Valerie Stasik '70 published her first novel, [July 2014] |
1971 | |
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| Dr. Jacqueline Brown-Frierson '71 was the first Black female Resident Assistant (R.A.) serving in Denton Hall. [May 2023] | |
1972 | |
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| Sharon Allen Glider, 草莓传媒72, announces the publication of her third historical romance novel, 草莓传媒湶葺綕. Her other books include, 草莓传媒淭he Rose Beyond草莓传媒 & 草莓传媒淏eyond the Rose草莓传媒. [2024] |
| Carey Wright '72, M.S. '76, Ed.D. '94 was appointed Interim State Superintendent of Education by 草莓传媒 Board of Education [2023] and was named by the 草莓传媒 Board of Education as the permanent state superintendent of public schools. [April 2024]
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1973 | |
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| Heather Hammer M.A. '73 published her first historical fiction book:, the story of her great-great-grandmother who lived in the 1800s in the remote Shetland Islands and raised nine children with many hardships but much resilience. [January 2024] |
| Jim Wharton '73 retired after forty years of service as a music teacher in schools around Baltimore, most recently Catonsville High, where he has taught since 1988. [July 2014] | |
1974 | |
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| Dr. Michael Casserly M.Ed 草莓传媒74, Ph.D. 草莓传媒82, published a new book, with Harvard Education Press drawing on his almost 50 years in urban public education. [November 2024] |
| Martha Farkas 草莓传媒74, worked 32 years as an aviation cartographer for FAA and NOAA Federal agencies. During that time it was a civil Engineering position where she would manually draw activation maps for civil aviation in the US. After her retirement from the Federal Government, she did full time substitute teaching in Montgomery County up until her retirement. [2024] | |
| Thomas Grites Ph.D. '74 received a 2024 ACPA Lifetime Achievement Award. [March 2024] |
| Andrew Havis M.Ed. '74 published the book , based on his decades of work with the International Montessori Society, which he established in 1979. [March 2024] |
1975 | |
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| Dexter Chapin, M.Ed 草莓传媒75, Ph.D 草莓传媒78, Recently released a new book called, , with a foreword by Barry Clemson. | |
| Cheryl Garnette '78 was named 2023 Prince George's County Nonprofit Leader of the Year by the Greater Washington Community Foundation. |
| Rochelle (Shelly) Taberoff- Wender, 草莓传媒75 BA was awarded the Marietta Suhart Award, with distinction, from the Georgia Gerontology Society for Excellence in Gerontology Education. [November 2024] | |
1978 | |
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| Frank Lyman Ph.D. 草莓传媒78, published a book entitled in 2022. |
| Janice Jennings 草莓传媒78: Attended College of Education Alumni of Color and shared they are 草莓传媒淐elebrating 45 years in the Education Field草莓传媒 [May 2024] | |
| Donald Soeken, Ph.D. 草莓传媒78, published his latest book, 草莓传媒湶葺綕. It describes how to blow the whistle at one's place of work. He is America草莓传媒檚 most well known counselor to whistleblowers. [2024] |
1979 | |
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| Jody Olsen Ph.D. '79 published her memoir . The book describes her path from Peace Corps volunteer to director and beyond. |
1980 | |
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| Rocky Lopes '80, was elected to the 草莓传媒 Alumni Association Board of Governors. [July 2023] |
1981 | |
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| Patricia Alexander Ph.D. 草莓传媒81 was named among the top 55 researchers in educational psychology in a recent in Learning and Individual Differences. [December 2025] |
| Sharon Fries-Britt 草莓传媒81, Ph.D. 草莓传媒94 is an inaugural fellow of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE). [December 2025] |
| Michael Martirano 草莓传媒81, M.Ed. 草莓传媒85. M.Ed. 草莓传媒92: Received the 2024 Outstanding Educator Award from the 草莓传媒 School Psychologists草莓传媒 Association for the work being done to address the student mental health crisis. |
| Dr. Kevin Kruger M.A.'81, Ph.D. 草莓传媒92 received the 2025 Distinguished Pillar of the Profession at NASPA. [2025] |
1982 | |
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| Kathy Russell 草莓传媒82 was a finalist for 2024-2025 草莓传媒 Teacher of the Year, representing Prince George's County Public Schools Teacher of the Year |
1984 | |
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| Jon M. Andes, Ed.D. 草莓传媒84, authored the book titled "" published by the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership, 2021. [2024] |
1985 | |
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| Barbara Friedlander '85, M.A. '90 was named the Learning Disabilities Associations Sam Kirk Educator of the Year. [February 2024] |
| Mary E. McKnight '85 published her memoir [2024] |
| Mary (Conrad) Skowronski '85, '87 retired after 36 years of teaching English in 草莓传媒 serving Anne Arundel, Charles, and Frederick Counties. [May 2023] | |
| Dr. James H. VanSciver, Ed.D. 草莓传媒85 has published his 7th book. He co-authored , a 400-page collection of experiences from the 1950s through the 1970s of students attending a military college for four years. |
1988 | |
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| James "Jim" Berry '88, Ph.D. '01 serves as a member of the initial cohort of MSDE's Expert Review Team, supporting implementation of the Blueprint for 草莓传媒's Future. [2023] |
| Agnesanne Danehey Ph.D. '88 was awarded the 2024 UMD College of Education Excellence in Outreach Award. [May 2024] |
| Larry Roper Ph.D. 草莓传媒88 is being honored with the Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to NASPA, recognizing a lifetime of extraordinary contributions to student affairs and higher education leadership. [February 2026] |
1989 | |
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| Rosalind Sheppard 草莓传媒89, Ph.D. '02 is a licensed psychologist and co-owner of . [2020] |
| Deborah Taub 草莓传媒89 has been awarded the Lois B. DeFleur Faculty Prize for Academic Achievement, one of Binghamton University草莓传媒檚 highest faculty honors, recognizing her groundbreaking research, leadership and mentorship in higher education and student affairs. [June 2025] |
1990 | |
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| Alice Swift '90, Ed.D. '22 started her role as principal of Abington Senior High School. [January 2024] |
1991 | |
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| MollyBeth Jacobs Rushfield BS '91 was named inaugural recipient of the [February 2023] |
| William Tate IV Ph.D. '91 was selected to be the 22nd president of Rutgers University. Previously, Dr. Tate served as Louisiana State University's first Black president. [2025] |
1992 | |
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| Margery Cammarota Prokos '92 was awarded the Outstanding General Education Teacher at the April 2025 4th Annual Autism Unit Awards. | |
| Dr. Gena Glickman Ph.D. '92 was re-elected as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Commission on Higher Education Accreditation in 2023. She was also named president emerita in 2018, of Manchester Community College. [July 2023] |
| Steve Koppi '92 has been promoted to Assistant Provost for Career Education at Boston University. [October 2025] |
| Katana Riddick 草莓传媒92 attended College of Education Alumni of Color and shared they are 草莓传媒淩etiring this August after 31.5 years of service to public school students of MD.草莓传媒 [May 2024] |
1993 | |
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| Scott Foster 草莓传媒93 was among the 12 game officials chosen to work the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics & Dallas Mavericks [June 2024] |
| Dr. Michelle Howell 草莓传媒93 is now the Academic Success Coordinator at Nebraska Wesleyan University. [October 2025] |
| Shari Perry 草莓传媒93, M.Ed. 草莓传媒99 started , an educational consulting business for parents navigating special needs |
| Dr. Jamie Washington 草莓传媒93 received the James Baldwin Legacy Award from @NBJContheMove. [September 2025] |
| Adrienne Wicker 草莓传媒93, Ph.D. 草莓传媒04 received the at the 2026 Fearlessly Forward Awards. [February 2026] |
1994 | |
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| Jason Jaffe '94 is in his 29th year at Central Bucks School District in Bucks County, PA, where he serves as the Director of Technology and Innovation. [2023] |
| Rose Mince Ph.D. 草莓传媒94 has assumed the role of Carroll Community College president after getting a unanimous vote from the college草莓传媒檚 Board of Trustees. [2024] |
| William "Bill" Phalen Jr. '94 is in his 30th year in education and first year as Principal of Woodland Park Middle School in Woodland Park, Colorado. Prior to this roll, Bill served as a band and orchestra director for 25 years in 草莓传媒, Texas, and Colorado. [November 2023] | |
1995 | |
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| Brian Walton 草莓传媒95, M.Ed. 草莓传媒12 recently nominated for 2023-24 Site Administrator of the Year in his school district. In the second year of his tenure as principal within the Franklin McKinley School District (CA) he fostered a positive turnaround of school safety and students and staff feeling an increased sense of belonging and connectedness. [2024] |
1996 | |
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| Steven E. Jones Ph.D. '96 is co-author of a recently released bestselling Amazon book on how to build and sustain highly effective teams that get results, . [March 2024]. |
| Kathleen Rice Ph.D. 草莓传媒96 recently rebranded and launched , a venture that reflects her deep commitment to values-driven, human-centered change. [February 2026] |
| Christy Tirrell-Corbin Ph.D. '96 was selected as a Dean Impact Professor at the UMD College of Education. [2023] |
| Bridget Turner Kelly M.A. '96, PhD '01 received the Senior Scholar Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) [January 2025] |
1997 | |
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| John Heneghan '97 has been recognized as the 2024 Wash100 Award winner by Executive Mosaic, an international leadership organization and media company. [2024] |
| Dr. Alice Mitchell Ph.D.'97 published the book . [November 2022] |
| Dennis Passarella-George 草莓传媒97, Director of Resident Life, was awarded the President草莓传媒檚 Distinguished Service Award at the 草莓传媒草莓传媒檚 Faculty Staff Convocation. [September 2025] |
| Dr. Sean Simone 草莓传媒97, Ph.D. '09 left his full time position at Rutgers University to become Branch Chief of the Longitudinal Surveys Branch at the National Center for Education Statistics in the U.S. Department of Education. The Branch houses the Early childhood Longitudinal Studies Program, the Secondary Longitudinal Studies Program, and the Postsecondary Longitudinal Survey Studies Program. [July 2023] |
1998 | |
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| Mitra De Souza M.Ed. '98 has published her first ever book, |
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Zina L. Evans Ph.D. '98 has been appointed Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment and Student Success at the University of Colorado Denver. [July 2025] |
| Lionel C. Howard M.A. '98 was named interim dean of George Washington university's Graduate School of Education and Human Development. |
| Alison Jovanovic '98 was awarded the 2024 UMD College of Education Excellence in Service Award and is a 2025 recipient of the Provost's Excellence Award for Professional Track Faculty. |
| Alana Murray 草莓传媒98, Ph.D. 草莓传媒12 received the Harry J. Carman Award from the Middle States Council for Social Studies. [February 2023] and was appointed to serve as the Director of the Office of School Support and Well-Being for Montgomery County Public Schools. [May 2024] |
| Daniel Rodriguez '98 published his new book, . Check out his other publications . [November 2025] |
| Lisa Stuart Whitehead '98 received the Gilbert A. Clark & Enid Zimmerman Leadership and Advocacy Award during the 2023 National Art Education Association (NAEA) National Convention [April 2023] |
1999 | |
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| Scott Brown Ph.D. '99 was named as the dean of students at Wabash College. [June 2025] |
| Patricia S. Dorsey Ed.D. '99 was awarded the Joseph R. Bailer Award by the McDaniel College Alumni Association. This award is given to an alumni who has made a significant contribution to the field of education. [May 2025] |
| Cheryl Dyson M.Ed. 草莓传媒99 was named the Tom Cookerly Exceptional School Superintendent by the National Center for Children and Families.[August 2025] |
| Dr. Corinne Kodama 草莓传媒99 was the recipient of the Health Medicine & Policy Research Group's Dr. Steve Whitman Research Award, to recognize her contributions towards building power and momentum for social justice and health equity in Illinois. [September 2025] |
| Bryan Palma M.Ed. '99 was appointed to the Board of Directors for CloudBees, Inc. [May 2024] |
| Matthew Soldner M.Ed. '99, Ph.D. '11 was appointed by the U.S. Department of Education as the Acting Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics. |
2000 | |
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| Bo Du Val '00 is acting principal of Baltimore County草莓传媒檚 Eastern Technical High School, 草莓传媒草莓传媒檚 in U.S. News & World Report for the second year in a row. [October 2025] |
2001 | |
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| James "Jim" Berry Ph.D. '01 serves as a member of the initial cohort of MSDE's Expert Review Team, supporting implementation of the Blueprint for 草莓传媒's Future. [2023] |
| Dr. Chris Conzen M.Ed. '01 was selected by his peers in New Jersey to serve as Chair of the inaugural statewide Dual Enrollment Affinity Group, which includes representatives from all of the state草莓传媒檚 community colleges. In addition, he was elected to serve a two-year term as NACEP Region 1 Engagement Commission Representative. [February 2026] |
| John Dugan M.Ed. 草莓传媒01, Ph.D. 草莓传媒08 has been named a Senior Fellow at the for the Advancement of Teaching, where he is working with a cross-disciplinary team on the Foundation草莓传媒檚 Skills for the Future Initiative. [February 2026] |
| Cara Grant B.S. '01 co-authored the book with Troy Boddy. [January 2024] |
| Kimberly Griffin M.A. 草莓传媒01 is an inaugural fellow of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE). [December 2025] |
| Cherise Hunter 草莓传媒01, M.Ed. 草莓传媒02 served as the Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement at 草莓传媒 College Park Fellow and was elected to the 草莓传媒 Senate. |
| Dr. Carolyn McNamra Barry Ph.D. '01 received the Professional Achievement Alumni Award from her undergraduate alma mater, Ursinus College. Thus award recognizes an individual who has reached significant professional achievements through exemplary leadership.[July 2023] She was also appointed as dean of the University of Scranton's College of Arts and Sciences. [April 2024] |
| Jessica Nichols 草莓传媒01 was the 2024-2025 Howard County Teacher of the Year and 2024-2025 MSDE State Finalist! Click for Jessica's website! |
| Dr. Heather Ruetschlin Schugar '01, M.S. '05, Ph.D. '08 was named one of the 150 Most Influential Women at West Chester University of Pennsylvania where she is a professor of Educational Leadership and Literacy and is the director of the doctoral programs in Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration. [August 2023] |
| Leon Smith 草莓传媒01 is celebrating that he was named the . He was also selected for the . [2025] |
| Dr. Bridget Turner Kelly Ph.D. 草莓传媒01 received the ACPA Senior Scholar award at the annual convention in February in Long Beach, CA. [February 2025] |
2002 | |
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| Phil Barnes 草莓传媒02, M.Ed. 草莓传媒10, pictured here with Amanuel (Manny) Fitsum 草莓传媒24, M.Ed. 草莓传媒25, plays for the Baltimore Ravens Band and is a former alum of the Mighty Sound of 草莓传媒 Band. [September 2025] |
| Trent Engbers M.A. 草莓传媒02 was honored with a as part of Americorps 30th anniversary and received the first Harris Wofford Joint Service Award. [September 2024] |
| Sara Goodman Confino 草莓传媒02, M.Ed. 草莓传媒03 released her newest bestselling book, . |
| Terri Grates Day M.A. '02 was named as the 5th president of Herkimer College. [June 2025] |
| Dr. Patty Perillo Ph.D. 草莓传媒02 was named as a NASPA Foundation Pillar of the Profession during the 2025 annual conference in New Orleans, LA. [2025] |
| Dr. Mary Kay Schneider Carodine 草莓传媒02 is now Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of the M.Ed. program in Student Personnel in Higher Education at the University of Florida. [September 2025] |
| Ming Tomayko M.Ed. 草莓传媒02 Ph.D. 草莓传媒07 was named Associate Dean for Teaching and Student Success for the Jess & Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics at Towson University. |
2003 | |
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| Tess Barker '03 serves as the Executive Director at the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). [2023] |
| Eve Case '03 was named the 2023 winner of the by the National Social Studies Supervisors Association, a part of the National Council for the Social Studies. |
| Leslie Edwards 草莓传媒03 was selected as a presenter at ASCD草莓传媒檚 2025 International Educator草莓传媒檚 Summit in Ghana. [July 2025] |
| Kim Johnson M.Ed. '03 is an award-winning author who published her newest book . [February 2024] |
| Irene Kao M.A. 草莓传媒03 was appointed City Attorney for Saint Paul by newly elected Mayor Kaohly Her. [February 2026] |
| Irma Najarro '03 was named as a finalist for 2022草莓传媒2023 Montgomery County Public Schools Teacher of the Year [August 2022] |
| Laura Osteen Ph.D. 草莓传媒03 was named a 2025 NASPA Annual Award winner for AVP/Senior Level Student Affairs Professional Award. [March 2025] |
| Daniel Singley M.A. '03, Ph.D. '05 serves as the president of the American Psychological Association's Division of Men & Masculinities. [2024] |
2004 | |
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| Dr. Darnell Barnett BS '04 completed his Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University in 2022. He currently teaches virtually with Proximity Learning and has worked for both Prince George's County Public Schools and Montgomery County Public Schools. [August 2023] | |
| Ryan C. Holmes M.A. 草莓传媒04 was selected as a member of the second cohort of the Association for Student Conduct Administration Legacy of Excellence Recognition and Awards Program. [February 2026] |
| Dr. Jennie Lee-Kim Ph.D. '04 was awarded the 2024 UMD College of Education Excellence in Teaching Award [March 2024] |
| Graziella Pagliarulo McCarron M.A. 草莓传媒04, Ph.D. 草莓传媒12 was recognized as a ACPA Diamond Honorees, Class of 2026, an honor celebrating sustained excellence, leadership, and service to the profession. [February 2026] |
| Kyle Schmitt 草莓传媒04, M.A. 草莓传媒09 will join the 草莓传媒 football staff as the team草莓传媒檚 tight ends coach. The former Terrapin offensive lineman returns to his alma mater after leading the Archbishop Spalding High School Cavaliers to four consecutive 草莓传媒 Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) A Conference titles and over 100 wins. [April 2026] |
| Josh Schneider '04 founded to provide transportation and lodging for blind hockey players. Learn more about .
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| Irene M. Zoppi '04 was promoted to brigadier general in August 2017, marking her as the first Puerto Rican woman to hold the rank of general in the U.S. Army Reserve. |
2005 | |
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| Danielle Anthony 草莓传媒05 attended College of Education Alumni of Color and shared they 草莓传媒淐ompleted their first year as Assistant Principal草莓传媒 [May 2024] |
| Tiki Ayiku M.Ed. '05 is the Vice President for Education and Events at U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). [March 2024] |
| Dr. Paul Eaton 草莓传媒05 is now an Associate Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of Alabama. [October 2025] |
| Melissa Huffman 草莓传媒05 was appointed to Assistant Principal of Mt. Harmony Elementary School. [2024] |
| Robert D. Kelly Ph. D 草莓传媒05 was the keynote speaker for the Association for Student Conduct Administration's annual conference. [2025] |
| Dr. Blair Robinson-Price M.A. 草莓传媒05 is celebrating the launch of her new book, . [January 2023] |
| Derek Slaughter M.Ed. 草莓传媒05 becomes Williamsport草莓传媒檚 first Black mayor and the youngest person to ever hold the position, at age 39. [February 2025] |
2006 | |
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| Dr. Marcus C. Hubbard M.Ed. 草莓传媒06 is the recipient of the 草莓传媒2024 Graduate School Outstanding Dissertation Award at James Madison University. This award is given each year to one student at JMU. His dissertation title is 草莓传媒淩econsidering Glasser草莓传媒檚 Basic Needs in Lead-Management Theory: Testing the Validity of the Original Basic Needs, Disentangling the Power Construct, and Auditioning the Inclusion of Meaning and Purpose.草莓传媒 [2024] |
| Shannon Negussie 草莓传媒06, M.Ed 草莓传媒07 is celebrating five years as a Middle School Principal and 16 years in education [May 2024] | |
| Darren Pierre 草莓传媒06 was awarded the M. Lucia James Impact Award at the 2025 Gift of Giving Gala. |
| Diana Rivas M.Ed. 草莓传媒06 was appointed treasurer for the Latinx Board at the 草莓传媒 and started teaching English with the JSSA Learning English Together program. [2024] | |
| Angelica Van Bavel BS 草莓传媒06 was appointed to Assistant Principal of Mutual Elementary School [2024] | |
2007 | |
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| Ashley S. Doyle 草莓传媒07, M.Ed. 08 serves as the supervisor for Special Education Alternate Learning Outcomes in the Department of Special Education Services |
| Dr. Keith Edwards Ph.D. 草莓传媒07 and his colleagues from Student Affairs NOW received the Contribution to Higher Education Award from the ACPA草莓传媒揅ollege Student Educators International. [April 2026] |
| Vanessa Gibson '07 has co-founded a nonprofit called , which offers various learning opportunities for underserved teens. [April 2024] |
| Ramsey Jabaji M.Ed. 草莓传媒07 accepted a new role as the inaugural assistant dean for engineering student affairs in the A. James Clark School of Engineering. [2024] |
| Dawn Johnson Ph.D. '07 was promoted to Professor of Higher Education at Syracuse University. She also previously received a 2024 ACPA award. [February 2026] |
| AIycia Marshall Ph.D. '07 was named the interim president of the Community College of Philadelphia. [April 2025] |
| Karol Martinez M.Ed. '07 received the 2024 ACPA Nancy J. Evans Voices of Inclusion Award Recipient. [March 2024] |
| Patricia Steele Ph.D. 草莓传媒07 published her new book, [December 2025] |
2008 | |
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| Dr. Justin Fincher M.A. 草莓传媒08, Ph. D 草莓传媒14 is now managing director of Huron | GG+A Global Philanthropy. [March 2025] |
| Dr. Julie Owen Ph.D. '08 was featured on the in episode 209: A Reseach Agenda for Leadership Learning and Development through Higher Education [March 2024] |
| Dr. Trisha Shalka M.Ed. '08 was recognized as a ACPA Diamond Honorees, Class of 2026, an honor celebrating sustained excellence, leadership, and service to the profession. She also released a new book, [February 2026] |
2009 | |
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| Dr. Truphena Choti Ph.D. '09 founded in 2019 and began broader efforts to support a growing refugee community in nearby Riverdale Park (Prince George草莓传媒檚 County) 草莓传媒 all this, while still working a fulltime job in International Development. During the pandemic, they partnered with DC Central Kitchen to organize weekly food distributions at a local church in Aspen Hill. Distributions expanded to locations in Gaithersburg and Baltimore, with additional partnerships with 4P Foods and Manna Food Center. By 2022, the organization had distributed more than 1 million pounds of food. AfriThrive recently launched an initiative called the Balozi Advocacy Program. |
| Kevin McClure M.A. 草莓传媒09, Ph.D. 草莓传媒14 published his book entitled 草莓传媒淭he Caring University, Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace after the Great Resignation草莓传媒. [July 2025] |
2010 | |
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| Jamie Adasi 草莓传媒10, M.Ed.'13 was selected as new Director of Inclusive Excellence, where she will lead inclusive excellence efforts across staff and learners nationwide. [February 2026] |
| Gopi Dhokai 草莓传媒10 was elected as a city councilmember for the city of Hyattsville in June 2025. [September 2025] |
| John L. Garland Ph.D. '10 received the 2025 Nancy J. Evans Voices of Inclusion Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) [January 2025] |
| Dr. Christine Mahan Ph.D. '10 was selected by City & State Pennsylvania as one of its 2024 Trailblazers in Higher Education. |
| Amanda McConnell M.Ed. '10 is now Assistant Managing Director of Brookings Metro at The Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. [March 2024] |
2011 | |
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| Jason 草莓传媒淛ay草莓传媒 Garvey 草莓传媒11 P.hD. 草莓传媒13 was. Recognized as 2024 ACPA Award Recipient. [March 2024] |
| Dr. Hayley Haywood M.Ed. '11 was promoted to assistant provost for organizational learning at Clark University. She also launched , an organizational capacity-building firm supporting universities & employers in building equitable pathways to soulfilling work through identity-conscious coaching & consulting. [August 2023] |
| Katie Parks M.Ed. 草莓传媒11 has been promoted to Senior Recruitment Coordinator at Boise State University. [February 2026] |
| Emily Roh 草莓传媒11 is now the Interim Associate Director, Student Retention Initiatives and Support at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. [October 2025] |
| Ellen Slobodnik B.A. '11, M.Ed. '12 is serving as an Assistant Principal in Prince William County, VA. [ August 2023] |
| Dr. Darryl Williams Ed.D. '11 was hired by Morgan State University as a Professor of Practice for the School of Education and Urban Studies program. [August 2023] | |
2012 | |
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| Beth Barkley 草莓传媒12 M.Ed 草莓传媒13 was named Washington D.C. Teacher of Year and is an English Teacher for Cardozo EC草莓传媒檚 International Academy. Barkley is a relentless advocate for immigrant rights, equity, and social justice. [October 2023] |
| David DeMatthews, Ph.D. '12 was announced the 2025 Outstanding Public Communication of Education Research Award by American Educational Research Association (AERA) in April of 2025. |
| John Fink 草莓传媒12 co-authored a book with his Community College Research Center colleagues entitled "." [August 2025] |
| Dr. Elizabeth Niehaus 草莓传媒12 has been promoted to Professor at the University of Nebraska Lincoln where she is in the Department of Educational Administration and is a beloved mentor and teacher. [April 2025] |
| Dr. Ebony Terrell Shockley Ph.D. '12 was named the Editor of the Chronicle of Middle-Level Education Research Special Interest Group and Awards Chair for the Research for Black Education Special Interest Group in April 2024. She also submitted a Spencer Transformative Research Grant with her colleagues Dr. Allen, Dr. Blazer, and Dr. Cornstock. [May 2025] |
2013 | |
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| Niklas Connor Berry 草莓传媒13, M.Ed. 草莓传媒14 started his teaching career soon after graduating and will be starting his 10th year as a Social Studies teacher at Oakland Mills high school. He will be beginning his 6th year as Instructional Team Leader for the Social Studies Department. He was named Washington Post草莓传媒檚 Howard County Teacher of the Year and was awarded Howard County teacher of the Year in 2021. He was also a Jeopardy Champion in June 2023. [August 2023] |
| Dr. Amanda Knapp Ph.D. '13 has accepted a three year term as the incoming vice president/president/past president on the Executive Board for the National College Learning Center Association. [October 2023] |
| Dr. Salvador Mena 草莓传媒13, Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Experience at Rutgers University, was named an American Council on Education Fellow. [May 2025] |
| Jose-Luis Riera, Ph.D. 草莓传媒13 will serve as Conference Chair for the 2026 NASPA Annual Conference in Kansas City this March. [February 2026] |
| Justin K. Robinson M.Ed. '13 was appointed by Governor Wes Moore to serve on the Blueprint for 草莓传媒's Future Accountability and Implementation Board. [May 2023] |
| Myriam Rogers Ed.D 草莓传媒13 received the from the American School Superintendents Association. She was previously announced as a finalist for the and currently serves as Superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). [February 2026] |
| Omar Tarabishi '13, M.A. '21 received the UMD Alumni Association Do Good Award and was recognized as one of the Baltimore Business Journal's 40 under 40 honorees in 2025 for his work with . [July 2025] |
| Anjali Wells M.Ed. 草莓传媒13 received the , which recognizes outstanding contributions and professional service to art education. [December 2025] |
| Dr. Arthur Williams Ed.D.'13 serves as the Coordinator of Career Advising at Montgomery County Public Schools. [August 2023] |
| Dr. Myriam Yarbrough Ed.D.'13 was selected to be the superintendent of Baltimore County Public School Systems. [May 2023] |
2014 | |
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| Brian Danielak Ph.D. 草莓传媒14 has joined the Institute for Defense Analyses as a research staff member. | |
| Dr. Chrystal George-Mwangi Ph.D. 草莓传媒14 authored a new book, . [February 2025] |
| Dr. Daman Harris Ph.D. '14 has a new book being published in November 2023 called, [August 2023] He was also honored by the National Association for School-University Partnerships as the PK20 Boundary Spanner of the Year in March of 2025. |
| Kristi Licare 草莓传媒14 received an from the 草莓传媒 Music Educators Association. [March 2026] |
| Natalie Pretzello '14 was the 2025 Howard County Public School System Teacher of the Year. The 草莓传媒 State Department of Education and 草莓传媒 State Board of Education also selected her as one of seven finalists for the 2026 草莓传媒 Teacher of the Year. [September 2025] |
| Michelle Udeli M.A. '14 founded and launched the College Auntie social media platform to provide College Students with tips and tricks to help them navigate college successfully. [May 2023] |
2015 | |
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| Roderick L. Carey Ph.D. '15 was awarded the 2025 Early Career Award from the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education, the 2025 Early Career Award from the American Educational Research Association (AERA)草莓传媒檚 Division G: Social Context of Education and the 2025 Scholars of Color Early Career Contribution Award from AERA. [November 2025] |
| Brok Hess B.A. '15, M.Ed. '16 contributed to a research project, recently published in the Journal of Online Learning Research, titled ". [December 2024] |
| Dr. Donna Lim 草莓传媒15 serves as the advisor for Mortar Board at the 草莓传媒 and we were thrilled to learn our colleague and friend was the recipient of the Mortar Board National Honor Society 2025 Excellence in Advising Award. [October 2025] |
| Juliet Morris B.A. '15, M.Ed. '16 serves as Educational Specialist at the Supreme Court Historical Society, where she will be researching and creating civics curriculum for students and teachers across the country. [February 2024] |
2016 | |
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| Dr. Jorge Baxter Ph.D. '16 was named Dean of the College of Education (Faculta de Education) of the Universidad de los Andres in Bogota, Columbia. [January 2024] |
| L茅na Crain Ph.D. 草莓传媒16 has been elected President-Elect of ASCA. [February 2026] |
| Dana Grosser-Clarkson Ph.D. 草莓传媒16, associate clinical professor in the College of Education and senior lecturer in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, was honored with the Outstanding College Educator Award by the 草莓传媒 Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM). |
| Dr. Tamyka Morant 草莓传媒16 led the BMPV Chargers team to win the 1619 Education Network grant from the Pulitzer Center | |
| Dominique Moss 草莓传媒16 is a class of 2016 Educator & Advocate for BIPOC students草莓传媒 [2024] |
| Amber Myren 草莓传媒16, M.Ed. 草莓传媒17 received the Richard Montgomery High School草莓传媒檚 Teacher of the Year award. [March 2026] |
| Jarrell Slade 草莓传媒16 is a fully licensed mental health therapist in MD & DC and a Junior Partner of Soul Soil Healing |
2017 | |
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| Dr. Rotunda Floyd-Cooper Ed.D. '17 was named as the new director of education leadership for the . [March 2023] |
| Nicole Garcia Diaz 草莓传媒17 recently started a new role as Assistant Director of Resident Life for Restorative Practices and Community Engagement at the 草莓传媒. [April 2025] |
| Elias Gonzalez BS 草莓传媒17, M.Ed 草莓传媒18 is a first-generation Latino college student. Now, hes a lecturer in computer science and curriculum innovation lead for at UMD. |
| Shannon Jeffries M.Ed. 草莓传媒17 was named a 2026 fellow for the . [January 2026] |
| Alaina Mackell 草莓传媒17 started a new position as Coordinator of Literacy Programming and Initiatives at 草莓传媒 State Department of Education (MSDE)! | |
| Dr. Zipporah Miller Ph.D.草莓传媒17 is celebrating serving as the District 5 School Board Member from 2022-2024. [December 2024] |
| Katarina S. Pisini '17 M.Ed 18 earned the Department of The Air Force Award for Civilian Achievement. This award was in recognition of her distinguished performance as School Liaison Program Manager, 31st Force Support Squadron, 31st Mission Support Group, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy from 21 May 2023 - 26 July 2024. |
2018 | |
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| Ja'Nya Banks '18 M.Ed '19' was recognized as a part of the Terrapin Club草莓传媒檚 30 under 30 Class of 2024. These individuals have made a major impact in their communities and careers, while supporting the university and embodying 草莓传媒 Pride. Selected from a group of many impressive nominees, the 2024 class represents some of the rising stars from the 草莓传媒. Banks earned her Bachelor's and Master's in Special Education at 草莓传媒 and was a proud member of the Theta Nu chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Director of Diversity in Student Government, and President of the Black Honors Society. After college, she worked as a middle school teacher and mentor, supporting families and educators of color. Now, as a Ph.D. student at UC Berkeley, she teaches and mentors undergrads in critical education, researches equity and access in partnership with local school districts and writes about the strength of marginalized communities in shaping their education policies. [February 2024] |
| Yi Feng M.A. 草莓传媒18, Ph.D. 草莓传媒23 received the Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Educational Research Association Division D (Section 2) at the AERA meeting in Los Angeles, for her dissertation: "A Finite Mixture Multilevel Structural Equation Model for Unobserved Heterogeneity in Random Variability". [April 2026] |
| Dr. Courtney Hattan Ph.D. '18 Accepted the position of Assistant Professor in the Science of Reading at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. [July 2023] |
| Gudrun Nyunt Ph.D. '18 was recognized as a ACPA Diamond Honorees, Class of 2026, an honor celebrating sustained excellence, leadership, and service to the profession. She previously received the 2025 Anne S. Pruitt-Logan Presidential Citation Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). [February 2026] |
| Juliana (Juju) Wong M.Ed 草莓传媒18 is officially certified as a Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) in New York City and a registered vendor with NYC Public Schools. She is a self-proclaimed ED-upreneur and higher education consultant who makes college knowledge more accessible to all young people on social media . [February 2026] |
2019 | |
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| Dr. Carlos Beato Ed.D. '19 started , an educational consulting organization to support school teams in providing excellent services for multilingual learners. [May 2023] |
| Darren Daly 草莓传媒19: started a new position as Dean of Students |
| Aileen Hentz Ph.D. 草莓传媒19 received a Best Paper Award at the American Society for Engineering Education草莓传媒檚 First-Year Engineering Experience Conference for "Strengthening Support Networks for Engineering Students", alongside two colleagues from Iowa State. [December 2025] |
| Olisa Menakaya M.Ed. '19 received the for New Teachers from the National Science Teachers Association [May 2024] |
2020 | |
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| Rebecca Delaney 草莓传媒20, M.Ed. '21 has been selected for the Inaugural National Council for Exceptional Children Creative Use of AI to Support Exceptional Students Award. | |
| Selvon Malcolm Waldron 草莓传媒20 was selected by The Washington Informer as the winner of the Best Youth Coach or Mentor in 2025. [January 2026] |
| Kiyah McDermid M.Ed. '20 received the 草莓传媒 Provost's Do Good Innovator Award. This award recognizes members of the campus community who create, and nurture social impact through education and research - both in and outside the classroom. [March 2024] |
| Cinthya Salazar 草莓传媒20 was the recipient of the 2025 Founders草莓传媒 Award conferred by the Undocumented Immigrants & Allies Knowledge Community草莓传媒揘ASPA. [October 2025] |
| Lekha Tantry B.S. '20, M.Ed. '21 was selected as a 2023 Cohort, a highly selective opportunity with only 30 teachers selected from across the country. Lekha teaches at Capital City Public Charter School for the District of Columbia Public School System. [August 2023] |
2021 | |
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| Alyson Allen '21 was honored with the Teacher: Excellence in Instruction award from the 4th Annual Autism Unit Awards in April 2025. | |
| Allison Curtin M.Ed. '21 received the Promising New Social Studies Teacher of the Year award from the 草莓传媒 Council for Social Studies. [March 2023] |
| Hannah Sanders M.Ed. '21 won the 2023 Greak Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers Willie J. Young Sr. Oustanding Commitment to Inclusion and Equity Award. | |
2022 | |
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| Maribeth Harrington '22 received the Excellence in Teacher Leadership and Collaboration from the 4th Annual Autism Unit Awards in April 2025. | |
| Lindsay Goldstein 草莓传媒22: Recognized as a part of the Terrapin Club草莓传媒檚 30 under 30 Class of 2024. These individuals have made a major impact in their communities and careers, while supporting the university and embodying 草莓传媒 Pride. Selected from a group of many impressive nominees, the 2024 class represents some of the rising stars from the 草莓传媒. Goldstein is a fourth grade teacher in the Montgomery County Public School system. During her time at 草莓传媒, she was involved with various campus organizations, such as her sorority, Sigma Delta Tau, and Terp Thon, where she served as the Dancer Relations executive chair. Since graduating, Lindsay is an avid 草莓传媒 Athletics fan and serves on the Terp Thon Alumni Board. [February 2024] |
| Candace Quander M.Ed. '22 received a Fulbright Educational Teaching Assistant scholarship to Colombia. [July 2023] |
| Sonia Swami '22, MCERT '23 was awarded the 2024 Knowles Fellowship. Sonia is currently teaching math in New Jersey at Secaucus High School while also serving as an advisor for the Dance Team and Coding Club. |
2023 | |
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| Ashley Hixson Clarke 草莓传媒23 was invited by the American Dental Association (ADEA) to facilitate a workshop on emotionally intelligent leadership | |
| Joanna Hung '23, M.A. '24 was named a 2025-2026 Fulbright Scholar and will be serving as an English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan. |
| Maria McGee M.Ed. '23 received the extremely competitive and prestigious, award. Maria teaches at Quince Orchard High School in Montgomery County Public Schools [August 2023]. The press release for the 2023 Cohort of Knowles Teaching Fellowship went out and Maria McGee was quoted in the press release. [November 2023] |
2024 | |
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| Pamela Callahan Ph.D. 草莓传媒24 is a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement, received an Early Career Fellowship from the Education Law Association in recognition of her work at the intersection of K-12 education and First Amendment rights. |
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| Amanuel (Manny) Fitsum 草莓传媒24, M.Ed. 草莓传媒25, pictured here with Phil Barnes 草莓传媒02, M.Ed. 草莓传媒10, plays for the Baltimore Ravens Band and is a former alum of the Mighty Sound of 草莓传媒 Band. [September 2025] |
| Sarah Kistner M.A. 草莓传媒24 was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student Distinguished Service 2024草莓传媒2025 Graduate Finalist. |
2025 | |
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| Alyssa Orlando 草莓传媒25 was named the 2025 Col. J. Logan Schutz ODK Leader of the Year Award and recognized as a Wilson H. Elkins Award Finalist. |
| Bryant Rivera Cortez 草莓传媒25 was named a member of the 草莓传媒 Medallion Society and recognized as a Wilson H. Elkins Award Finalist. |
| Brandon Rodriguez Torrento M.A. 草莓传媒25 was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student Distinguished Service 2024草莓传媒2025 Graduate Finalist. |