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Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Johnson Center at sunset on the Fairfax Campus . Photo by Evan Cantwell/George Mason University
Johnson Center at sunset on the Fairfax Campus . Photo by Evan Cantwell/George Mason University

Congratulations to our students in the College of Education and Human Development who were named to the George Mason University Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester!

The Dean’s List recognizes degree-seeking students who have taken at least six credits in a semester and have earned a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher. View the fall 2025 semester Dean’s List honorees across our programs below. Our college is proud to have so many intelligent and driven undergraduate students!

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Pause, don’t push through: Listening to the lights on our mental health dashboard

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My first school psychology conference: Lessons learned

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As a graduate student, it is essential to find moments to reconnect to a broader purpose, as the demands of coursework, practica, and deadlines can easily become overwhelming. The Virginia Academy of School Psychologists (VASP) hosts an annual conference for aspiring and practicing school psychologists around the state. This year, I attended for the first time as a second-year graduate student preparing for internship placements. The experience offered professional insights and refreshed my motivation and confidence as I prepare to enter the field. 

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Family of the Year Award winner: Eun Kyung Choi

Family of the Year 2025

Eun Kyung (EK) Choi is a full-time graduate student in the Inclusive Early Childhood Education Program at George Mason University, and a student parent. EK is also the winner of the Dr. Alan and Sally Merten Family of the Year Award! Keep reading to learn more about EK’s family, and their experience at George Mason.

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Meet Henrico Virtual Academy’s Teacher of the Year

Claire Hsieh celebrating her Teacher of the Year award with colleagues

Claire Hsieh is a graduate student in George Mason University’s Mathematics Specialist Leadership Program. While working toward her degree online, Claire also teaches math at Henrico Virtual Academy, where she was recently named their Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026. Keep reading to learn more about her experience and for advice she has for prospective and current students.

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