Tag: Education

CEHD Students Recognized as 2026 Teachers of Promise

Post author By Hannah King
Post date March 30, 2026

A fading rainbow over the Johnson Center and George Mason statue. Photo by Evan Cantwell/George Mason University

Tags CEHD, Early Childhood Education, Education, Elementary Education, GMU, Graduate, Health and Physical Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Student highlight, Teachers of Promise, Undergraduate

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

Meet Henrico Virtual Academy’s Teacher of the Year

Post author By Anna Ondieki
Post date November 6, 2025

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.

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

A look into the Elementary Education Program: teaching science through “Wonder Journals”

Post author By Anna Ondieki
Post date July 29, 2025

Tags CEHD, Education, Elementary Education, George Mason University, Science

Erin Kowalevicz is REACHing students across the globe

Post author By Anna Ondieki
Post date June 10, 2025

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.

Tags CEHD, Education, Education Leadership, George Mason University, Graduate, REACH for Uganda, Spring 2025