Student Success Blog

Erin Kowalevicz is REACHing students across the globe

Erin Kowalevicz headshot

Erin Kowalevicz, an elementary school teacher for Arlington Public Schools and a part-time George Mason student pursuing her master’s degree in the Education Leadership Program, spent her spring break collaborating with fellow educators through a study tour with REACH for Uganda.

During this experience, she worked directly with students and local teachers and led professional development workshops focused on collaborative learning, supporting students with special needs, and project-based instruction. Continue reading for insights into Erin’s experience.

Spring 2025 Dean’s List

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 spring 2025 semester!

2025 CEHD Outstanding Student Award Winners

Each spring, faculty in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) come together to select an outstanding student in their program to receive the honor of being named as their program award winner at the CEHD Degree Celebration. Graduating students selected for this award embody the very best of their program: they excel in their studies; they demonstrate leadership in classes and internships; and they have a genuine and tenacious passion for their discipline.

CEHD hosts 9th annual Student Research Symposium

Full-circle moment: Yasmin Sahal’s journey to becoming an elementary educator 

It’s not every day that a student walking through campus stumbles upon a blast from the past—but that’s exactly what happened to Yasmin Sahal, a George Mason University transfer student in the Elementary Education Program.