HDOSE faculty receiving award.

HDOSE Honors 2025 Faculty Excellence Awardees

The University of Florida’s School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education (HDOSE) is proud to honor seven outstanding faculty members with the 2025 HDOSE Faculty Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional contributions in research, teaching, and service that advance the School’s mission of fostering educational growth and human development.

This year’s awardees are:

  • Dr. Jinnie ShinEarly Career Excellence Award
  • Dr. Christopher ReddingMid-Career Excellence Award
  • Dr. Walter LeiteSenior Scholar Excellence Award
  • Dr. Jue WuTeaching Excellence Award
  • Dr. Christopher ThomasPublicly Engaged Scholar Award
  • Dr. Sara Jean-PhilippeMentoring Excellence Award
  • Dr. Cliff HaynesService Excellence Award

“These awards reflect the tireless dedication and innovativeness of our faculty in serving students and advancing knowledge,” said Dr. F. Chris Curran, Associate Director of HDOSE. “From teaching to research, HDOSE faculty are at the forefront of positive impact in their fields.”

HDOSE congratulates these faculty members for their achievements and thanks them for their continued contributions to the school, the profession, and the communities they serve.


About HDOSE
HDOSE faculty research and teach the foundations and structures of educational and community systems for people to thrive in their learning and development. We cultivate researchers, leaders, counselors, and administrators, empowering them to make evidence-based decisions that enhance human potential and educational growth.

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