The College of Education recently hosted its 20th annual Scholarship and Awards dinner where more that 160 scholarships were awarded and Outstanding Graduate Students were recognized. The yearly event highlights philanthropy and honors students who have contributed to the success of this past year.
Donors and supporters of the college gathered to recognize the determination of our 2023 scholarship and award recipients. The recipients’ work continuously raises the standard of excellence for the College of Education. Each in their own way, these students have gone above and beyond what has been expected of them, raising the bar for future education students. Join us in congratulating our 2023 award recipients: Brian Abramowitz, Hannah Fox and Michael Scofield.
Outstanding Graduate Research Award- Brian Abramowitz
Brian Abramowitz is a doctoral student in Curriculum and Instruction. Brian has achieved a Bachelor’s in Secondary Education and Earth Sciences as well as a Master’s in Adolescent Special Education. He has demonstrated excellence through his socially responsible and community-oriented AI in education research, and exceptional outreach to Florida’s K-12 schools. Beyond his research, Brian has served as President of the Student Alliance of Graduates in Education (SAGE), working to further other students’ opportunities to engage in and disseminate their own work.
Brian Abramowitz
Outstanding Graduate Leadership Award – Hannah Fox
Hannah Fox is a student in the Educational Specialist in School Counseling and Guidance. Hannah has achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is working toward a Master’s in Counselor Education. The award was earned for her work alongside a team of four supervisors in the Early Childhood Education bachelor’s program. The faculty selection committee was particularly impressed by Hannah’s use of the Practice Based Coaching framework and her success in leading the new supervisors to meet departmental goals for model fidelity.
Outstanding Graduate Professional Practice Award – Michael Scofield
Michael Scofield is a doctoral student in Curriculum and Instruction. Michael has achieved Bachelor’s in English Education and a M.S. in Higher Education Administration. Michael’s service to the profession includes playing a pivotal role in revising and strengthening core courses in the college’s undergraduate teacher education program. In addition to recognition as an excellent course instructor, Michael helped secure grant funding in support of the Akwaaba Freedom School which provides summer enrichment through a research-based and multicultural curriculum.
In addition to recognition of student excellence, nine professorships were awarded.
- Irving & Rose Fien Endowed Professorships: Chris Curran and Justin Ortagus
- BO Smith Research Professors: Rob Moore and Nigel Newbutt
- Rosser Educator Excellence Awards: Kristi Cheyney-Collante and Helena Mawdsley
- Diane E. Haines Teaching Excellence Awards: Hyunyi Jung and Chris Curran
- Dennison Teacher Researcher Excellence Award: Leigh Brewster (P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School)
Congratulations to the outstanding scholarship and award, and professorship recipients, their achievements and dedication to the College of Education have truly set them apart. We would also like to thank the dedicated donors and supporters. The realization of these opportunities and events are made possible through their unwavering support and generous contributions. Investment in education is shaping a brighter future for students and our society as a whole.
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