Category: Student highlight

George Mason CEHD Student-Athletes Honored for their Outstanding Achievements

Post author By Hannah King
Post date February 25, 2026

Provost Scholar-Athlete Award Recipients

The 2026 Peter N. Stearns Provost Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony is in its 18th year. This prestigious award recognizes George Mason University student-athletes who have earned at least 38 credit hours over the course of three semesters and achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. The awards ceremony took place on February 23, 2026. Keep reading to see all of the CEHD award recipients.

Tags CEHD, George Mason University, Graduate, Student athlete, Student highlight, Undergraduate

2026 Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award

Post author By Hannah King
Post date February 12, 2026

Tags CEHD, Doctoral, George Mason, PhD, PhD in Education

Fields Road Elementary School 2025-26 Rising Star Award

Post author By Hannah King
Post date January 27, 2026

Jenna Lewaren is a graduate student in George Mason University’s Mathematics Specialist Leadership Program. While working toward her degree, Jenna also teaches at Fields Road Elementary School, where she recently received their Rising Star Award for 2025-2026. Keep reading to learn more about her experience and for advice she has for prospective and current students.

Tags CEHD, Education, Graduate, Math Specialist Leadership, Student Spotlight

My first school psychology conference: Lessons learned

Post author By Brianna Alford
Post date December 3, 2025

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.