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Outstanding Student Awards 2023 – School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management

Post author By Anna Ondieki
Post date May 9, 2023

Each year, 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. 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.

Read below to view the complete list of 2023 Outstanding Student Award recipients in the School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management.

Masters and Bachelors Awards

Charley Casserly Award for the Outstanding Student in Sport Management 

Vanessa Maria Jasiewicz

John R. Linn Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Athlete

Madelyn E. Myers

Sport and Recreation Studies

Grace K. Hashiguchi

Graduate

Thomas L. Goodale Award for the Outstanding Student in Recreation Management

Christina Rose Clark

Individualized Concentration

Michael Joseph Lynch

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Catherine J. Campbell

Therapeutic Recreation

Tourism and Events Management

Linh Nu Phi Tran

Rose McLaughlin

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Outstanding Student Awards 2023 – School of Kinesiology

Post author By Anna Ondieki
Post date May 9, 2023

Read below to view the complete list of 2023 Outstanding Student Award recipients in the School of Kinesiology.

Masters and Bachelors Awards

Janet J. Lozar Commemorative Award for the Outstanding Student in Athletic Training

Kendall N. Mikkelsen

John R. Linn Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Athlete

Noelle D. Saine

Kinesiology

Marika Matilda Korpinen

Graduate

Ronald Combs Jr.

Undergraduate

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Outstanding Student Awards 2023 – School of Education

Post author By Anna Ondieki
Post date May 9, 2023

Read below to view the complete list of 2023 Outstanding Student Award recipients in the School of Education.

Doctor of Philosophy in Education Award

Outstanding Dissertation Award

Lauren Biscardi

Masters and Bachelors Awards

Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning

Kirsten Ellen Youngquist

Literacy

Ashleigh Tanis

Physical Education

Darlene J. Mojado-Ligan

STEM

Counseling

Mariam Ahmed Abdelwahab

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Teresa Elizabeth Mercedes Padgett

School Counseling

Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners

Heather Lynn Patterson

Undergraduate

Gabriela Briseno-Delbosque

Graduate

Ausra Kauffman

Graduate

Early Childhood Special Education

Neryl Meg Tagle Marquez-Ascher

Education Leadership

Kate Adams

Educational Psychology

Haley McKeen

Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing

Carrie E. May

Learning, Cognition, and Motivation

Hope Elizabeth Bennett

Learning, Cognition, and Motivation

Sarah Marie Conley

Learning and Decision-Making in Leadership

Elementary Education

Sara Alyssa Switzer

Undergraduate

Anna Rose Welch

Graduate

John R. Linn Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Athlete

Jack Bolz

Learning Technologies

Benjamn James Hardin

Learning Design and Technology

Heather Shank-Givens

Learning Design and Technology

Literacy

Megan Cejka Pavelich

Mathematics Education Leadership

Amanda Lee Guzman

K–8 Math Specialist Program

Secondary Education

Yong-joon Park

Computer Science

Michaela Leann Fox

English

Yoosun Han

Mathematics

ErinGrace Drake

Science

Kyle I. Nathanson

Social Studies

Special Education

Erika Lynn Hanback

Undergraduate—Adapted Curriculum, K–12

Emily J. Bankson

Graduate—Adapted Curriculum Licensure, K–12

Arielle Damasco Morton

Applied Behavior Analysis

Sidney Elcan Birchfield

Assistive Technology

Alicia Brown

Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate

Hannah Tori Geller

Graduate Blindness and Visual Impairments Licensure, K-12

Madison Thomas

Undergraduate —General Curriculum, K–12

Bryce Andrew Benson

Graduate—General Curriculum Licensure, K–12

Brooke Lee Johansen

Graduate

Diana Carolina Romero Guerrero

Undergraduate

Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Exceptional Learners

Nicole Catherine Anderson (English as a Second Language)

Minhei Kang (Foreign Language)

Krystle Elise Perez (International Elementary)

Nicole Catherine Anderson

English as a Second Language

Minhei Kang

Foreign Language

Krystle Elise Perez

International Elementary

Tony DeGregorio Memorial Award for the Outstanding Student in Health and Physical Education  

Dana Jeanjaquet Briosos

Transformative Teaching

The Program Award is given in honor of the Transformative Teaching (TT) graduating class of 2023, a learning community made up of critically reflective practitioners whose extensive knowledge, diverse experiences, multiple perspectives and enduring commitments to teaching and learning provide fertile ground for the personal and professional growth of all members of the community. The TT Class of 2023 has weathered unprecedented storms and managed to successfully complete the master’s degree program, in many cases with exceptional effort.

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2023 CEHD Student Research Symposium Recap

Post author By Anna Ondieki
Post date April 27, 2023

Over 45 students shared their research at the 2023 College of Education and Human Development Student Research Symposium held on April 20 at Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center. The symposium included six Oral Presentations and 41 Poster Presentations reflecting scholarship at all levels, from undergraduate through doctoral study, and disciplines within the School of Education, the School of Kinesiology, and the School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management.

In its first year in person since the start of the pandemic, the annual symposium hosted over 100 guests committed to supporting and furthering student research. According to Caroline Masakayan, Student Enrichment Coordinator for the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the renewed interest in the symposium reflects Mason’s strong commitment to valuing research.

“Students who engage in research are better equipped with critical skills that make them engaged citizens and well-rounded scholars and practitioners.”
Caroline Masakayan, Student Enrichment Coordinator for CEHD Student and Academic Affairs

Faculty support for the 2023 SRS played a pivotal role in its success. By mentoring students through the process, and with some faculty even integrating the submission process into their courses, students reaped the benefits of their professors’ experience as research professionals. Faculty attendance at the event was high, and many encouraged their classes to attend as well.

The entirety of the Student Research Symposium (SRS) was intended to introduce students to the process of conducting, submitting, and presenting their research at a professional conference. The CEHD Office of Student and Academic Affairs sent out the call for submissions in the fall and early spring. Interested students submitted an abstract and chose a format for their presentations which were then reviewed by a committee. During the event, student poster presenters were evaluated by CEHD faculty and staff volunteers to ultimately select three categories of award winners.

Continue reading for more information on our oral presenters, poster presentation award winners, and to view the event program featuring a comprehensive list of student participants.

ORAL PRESENTERS

Portrait of Megan Sax van der Weyden — **Megan Sax van der Weyden**
PhD, Education

Concentration: Kinesiology

**The Effects of a Law Enforcement Duty Belt and Vest on Muscular Activity While Walking**

Portrait of Margaret Gerry — **Margaret Gerry**
PhD, Education

Concentration: Special Education, Teacher Preparation, International Systems of Education, Families

**Perspectives and Experiences of Immigrant Families with Special Education in the United States**

Portrait of Zikun Li — **Zikun Li**
PhD, Education

Concentration: Interdisciplinary Studies in Sport for Development and Peace (SDP)

**Sociocultural Influences on Body Image Concerns in Men of Color – A Structural Equation Modeling Study**

Portrait of Bethany Wagener — **Bethany Wagener**
MS, Learning Design and Technology and eLearning Certificate

**An Analysis of Meaningful Work of Hospitality Employees in Relation to Service Robots**

Portrait of Kelley Wiese — **Kelley Wiese**
PhD, Education

Concentration: Kinesiology

**Physical and Mental Workload in Collegiate Dancers**

Portrait of Alejandra Salazar Salame — **Alejandra Salazar Salame**
PhD, Education

Concentration: Interdisciplinary Studies in Multilingual Multicultural Education, Education Policy, and Teaching and Teacher Education

**Community Building in Spanish Dual Language Classrooms During COVID-19**

POSTER PRESENTATION AWARD WINNERS

Outstanding Bachelor’s Poster Presentation

Nana Osei-Wusu

BS, Sport Management

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Julie Aylsworth

The Winning Game

Outstanding Master’s Poster Presentation

Devon Trieschock

MS, Kinesiology

Collaborators: Dr. Jennifer Fields (Springfield College), Dr. Andrew R. Jagim, Meghan Magee

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Margaret T. Jones

Determination of Low Energy Availability by Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry Versus Air Displacement Plethysmography in Collegiate Athletes

Outstanding Doctoral Poster Presentation

Beth Hosek

PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Stephanie Dailey, Dr. Heather Walter

The Impact of Contextual Factors on School Communities During an Active Shooter Simulation

View the 2023 CEHD Student Research Symposium Program for the full list of student presenters, research titles, and faculty collaborators!

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CEHD Students Chosen to Attend the TOP Institute

Post author By Anna Ondieki
Post date March 27, 2023

The 2023 Teachers of Promise (TOP) Institute was held this past weekend, and five CEHD students were nominated to attend this prestigious event.

The Teachers of Promise (TOP) Institute was established in 2004 to identify and recognize the best prospective teachers from college and university schools of education across Virginia. The Institute is funded by The Teachers of Promise Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Roanoke, Virginia, and is organized by a team of practicing educators. To date, the Institute has honored more than 3,650 Teachers of Promise from more than three dozen institutions of higher education.

CEHD Students in Attendance:

Colleen Cook – English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK–12 Licensure)

Vaishnavi Dholakia – Special Education

Dianne Mcshane – Health and Physical Education

Yong-joon Park – Secondary Education

Isabel Pigott – Elementary Education

We are so proud of our incredible students, and look forward to seeing the influential work they contribute to the field of education!

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Outstanding Bachelor’s Poster Presentation

Outstanding Master’s Poster Presentation

Outstanding Doctoral Poster Presentation

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Masters and Bachelors Awards

Charley Casserly Award for the Outstanding Student in Sport Management

John R. Linn Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Athlete

Sport and Recreation Studies

Thomas L. Goodale Award for the Outstanding Student in Recreation Management

Tourism and Events Management

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Masters and Bachelors Awards

Janet J. Lozar Commemorative Award for the Outstanding Student in Athletic Training

John R. Linn Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Athlete

Kinesiology

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Doctor of Philosophy in Education Award

Outstanding Dissertation Award

Masters and Bachelors Awards

Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning

Counseling

Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners

Early Childhood Special Education

Education Leadership

Educational Psychology

Elementary Education

John R. Linn Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Athlete

Learning Technologies

Literacy

Mathematics Education Leadership

Secondary Education

Special Education

Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Exceptional Learners

Tony DeGregorio Memorial Award for the Outstanding Student in Health and Physical Education

Transformative Teaching

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ORAL PRESENTERS

POSTER PRESENTATION AWARD WINNERS

Outstanding Bachelor’s Poster Presentation

Outstanding Master’s Poster Presentation

Outstanding Doctoral Poster Presentation

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CEHD Students in Attendance:

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Charley Casserly Award for the Outstanding Student in Sport Management 

Janet J. Lozar Commemorative Award for the Outstanding Student in Athletic Training

Tony DeGregorio Memorial Award for the Outstanding Student in Health and Physical Education  