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University of Washington College of Education
Graduation Presentation Ceremony
2014-2015
Saturday, June 13, 2015
9:30 a.m.
University of Washington Quad
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College of Education
Deborah McCutchen
Interim Dean
Carol Davis
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Elham Kazemi
Associate Dean for Professional Learning
Joy Williamson-Lott
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
Martin Howell
Assistant Dean for Academic & Student Affairs
Patrick Sexton
Assistant Dean for Teacher Education
Robert Abbott
Faculty President
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Program
Opening Remarks
Interim Dean Deborah McCutchen
Awards & Recipients
Distinguished Service Award– Debbi & Paul Brainerd /
IslandWood
Distinguished Graduate Award– Constance Rice
Gordon C. Lee Award– Theresa Yeh
Professional Educator Mentor Award– Michael Starosky
Outstanding Advisor Award– Charles “Cap” Peck
Education Student Leadership Award -
Christian K. Love
Keynote Address
Dalya Perez, Master of Education Graduate
Constance Rice, Member, University of Washington Board of
Regents; Senior Executive Fellow, Casey Family Programs
Recognition of Graduates
Closing Performance
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Name Specialization Advisor
Julie Anderson Teaching and Curriculum Elham Kazemi
Mary K. Ballard Science Education Mark Windschitl
Daniel A. Calderon Teaching and Curriculum Morva McDonald
Katharine B. Celata Science Education Mark Windschitl
Jennifer A. Cunningham Science Education Mark Windschitl
Patricia M. Ferreyra Language, Literacy, and Culture Dafney Blanca Dabach
Emily K. Gelb Teaching and Curriculum Walter Parker
Laura E. Henneghan Science Education Mark Windschitl
Zynovia Y. Hetherington Multicultural Education Geneva Gay
Rebecca J. Holbert Science Education Mark Windschitl
Laurel A. Howard Teaching and Curriculum Mark Windschitl
Amanda M. Hubbard Teaching and Curriculum Morva McDonald
Wooga Jang Teaching and Curriculum Morva McDonald
Isaura Jimenez Multicultural Education James Banks
Angela King Teaching and Curriculum Mark Windschitl
Margo E. Kinneberg Teaching and Curriculum Morva McDonald
Patricio G. Ku Science Education Mark Windschitl
Emily Kugisaki Teaching and Curriculum Morva McDonald
Saejin Kwak Multicultural Education Geneva Gay
Chun-Ru Lin Language, Literacy, and Culture Manka Varghese
Gretchen L. Ludwig Teaching and Curriculum Morva McDonald
Marco A. Martinez Teaching and Curriculum Morva McDonald
Elaine J. Monk Science Education Mark Windschitl
Lan T. Nguyen Teaching and Curriculum Mark Windschitl
Briana J. Nino Science Education Mark Windschitl
Can Peng Language, Literacy, and Culture Manka Varghese
Kevin J. Reilly Mathematics Education Elham Kazemi
Desiree M. Robinette Teaching and Curriculum Morva McDonald
Faith Rutherford Mathematics Education Elham Kazemi
Margaret A. Shipe Language, Literacy, and Culture Sheila Valencia
Sophia F. Sinco Teaching and Curriculum Morva McDonald
Curriculum & Instruction Master of Education Recipients— Curriculum & Instruction programs are designed to
develop an understanding of teaching, research on teaching, and the implications of research for the improvement of teaching, teacher education, & professional development and policy.
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Name Specialization Advisor
Sara E. Stuart Language, Literacy, and Culture Manka Varghese
Katherine R. Taulbee Teaching and Curriculum Mark Windschitl
Xuzhe Tong Language, Literacy, and Curriculum Dafney Blanca Dabach
Xuan Vu Science Education Mark Windschitl
Darnea J. Wallace Teaching and Curriculum Morva McDonald
Anne Wang Science Education Mark Windschitl
Kevin Washington Jr. Teaching and Curriculum Mark Windschitl
Timothy Wrye Educational Communications and Tech. Stephen Kerr
Zhiguang G. Yang Multicultural Education Geneva Gay
Ashley M. Young Teaching and Curriculum Mark Windschitl
Victor Zou Mathematics Education Elham Kazemi
Hannah Zyung Language, Literacy, and Culture Dafney Blanca Dabach
Curriculum & Instruction Master of Education Recipients—(Cont.)
Curriculum & Instruction Doctorate Recipients — Curriculum & Instruction programs are designed to develop an
understanding of teaching, research on teaching, and the implications of research for the im-provement of teaching, teacher education, & professional development and policy.
Name & Degree Dissertation Adviser
Rukmini Becerra
| PhD
Negotiating a Hybrid Space in the Context of School-Community Partnerships: How Teachers and Community Members become Intercultural and Bilingual Educators
Manka Varghese
Lauri Ann Conner
|PhD
The space between: How an English Department Supports a School’s Diversity Mission
Geneva Gay
Susanna Eng
|PhD
Scaffolding Disciplinary Engagement and Literacy for Reclassified as Fluent English Proficient (R-FEP) Middle School Students
Sheila Valencia
Tina Y. Gourd
| PhD
Towards a Theory for Understanding Teaching Agency: Grounded Theory with Inclusion Co-Teachers
Walter Parker
Lorena I. Guillen
| PhD
Meet me at the Crossroads: Pre-service Teachers, Community Mentors, and the Dialectic
Ken Zeichner
Sara L. Hagenah
| PhD
Using Science to Take a Stand: Action-Oriented Learning in an Afterschool Science Club
Jesssica Thompson
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Name & Degree Dissertation Adviser
Susan Hodges
|PhD
White Female Techers’ Life Experiences and Multicultural Education Practices in Predominantly White Public School Setting
Geneva Gay
Jitpicha Jarayapun
| PhD
Language Teacher Identity Negotiation: A Case Study in a Heritage Thai Language Class in a Thai Buddhist School in the United States
Manka Varghese
Sarah S. Kavanagh
| PhD
Justice in Practice: An Investigation of the Instructional Practices of LGBTQ Supportive Language Arts Teachers
James Banks
Annie C. Kuo
|PhD
Navigating Problem-Based Learning Across Content Areas: A Mixed Methods Examination of English Learners Insights of Support and Participation
Andrew Shouse
Tom Stritikus
Pei-Chia Liao
|PhD
The Professional Legitimacy of Taiwan-Educated versus US-Educated Taiwanese English Teachers
Manka Varghese
Susan Lin
|PhD
Learning through Action: Teacher Candidates and Performance Assessments
Charles Peck
Jane C. Lo
|PhD
Learning to Participate through Role-Play: Understanding Political Simulations in the High School Government Course
Walter Parker
Patricia A. Maxfield
| EdD
Using Inquiry-based Teacher Evaluation to Grow Teaching Practice
Ken Zeichner
Natasha H. Merchant
| PhD
Unflattening the Muslim-Other in Social Studies: Student Perspectives & Curricular Approaches
Walter Parker
Paul Nichols
| PhD
The Dropout Crisis: Student Perceptions of their Failure to Persist in School
Geneva Gay
Leslie E. J. Nielsen
| PhD
Understanding Quadratic Functions and Solving Quadratic Equations: An Analysis of Student Thinking and Reasoning
Elham Kazemi
Taylor D. Richman
|PhD
Decision-Making in Special Education: A Structuration Analysis of Individualized Education Program Meetings for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
James Banks
Ce sar Pen a Sandoval
|PhD
Learning from Contexts: A Multicultural Study of Secondary Preservice Teachers in Chile
Ken Zeichner
Paul S. Sutton
|PhD
Mapping Teacher-Structured Collaborative Learning in a Context of Problem-Based Learning Curriculum Redesign
Ken Zeichner
Curriculum & Instruction Doctorate Recipients—(Cont.)
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Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Master of Education Recipients — Programs within the general subfield of Educational
Leadership, Policy, & Organizations inform and promote the renewal of P-12 and postsecondary education, with the ultimate goal of creating powerful and equitable outcomes for all students. These programs also address fundamental questions about the meaning, purpose, and signifi-cance of education in society.
Master in Instructional Leadership — Instructional Leadership prepares
teachers for critical leadership positions in school and district settings. It serves teachers who want an advanced knowledge of leadership and classroom practice, but who do not currently aspire to become principals or administrators.
Program Director: Sylvia Bagley Master of Education Recipients
Name Specialization Advisor
Nicole M. Ahrens Organizational and Policy Studies Michael Knapp
Carrie Basas Organizational and Policy Studies Margaret Plecki
Sativah A. Jones Organizational and Policy Studies Meredith Honig
Sunhee Kim Organizational and Policy Studies Michael Knapp
Patricia W. McNeil Organizational and Policy Studies Meredith Honig
Abigail Muro Social and Cultural Foundations Joy Williamson-Lott
Dalya A. Perez Social and Cultural Foundations Joy Williamson-Lott
Andrew A. Rupp Social and Cultural Foundations Nancy Beadie
Tracy D. Sutton Organizational and Policy Studies Margaret Plecki
Matt A. Tanguay Organizational and Policy Studies Michael Knapp
Henedina Tavares Social and Cultural Foundations Nancy Beadie
Sarah K. Condreay Dulce G. Reyna-Gonzales
Heather A. McLyman Kirsten Rooks
Katherine E. McMullen Cara Wilson
Shayna E. Medved
Tao Wang
|PhD
Walking out of the Mountain: Cultural Identification and Education of Rural Migrant Muslim Students in Northwest China
Geneva Gay
Elizabeth A. Wright
|PhD
Equity-Conscious Instruction in Problem-based Multilingual Science Classrooms
Mark Windschitl
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Name Dissertation Title Adviser
Melissa M. Beard |PhD
Educator-driven data use? A Case Study of P-20 Data use in Washington State
Margaret Plecki Michael Knapp
Jonathan L. Brown |EdD
Student Services in Washington Community Colleges: A Practitioners Perspective
Bradley Portin
Michael R. Bryant Jr. |PhD
The Openly Gay Student-Athlete: Examining Experience and Peer Culture Influence
Clayton Cook
Kristin E. Courtney |EdD
School District Investment in the Preparation and Induction of School Teachers
Tom Halverson
Scott Dareff |PhD
School Principal Response to Central Office Collapse in Conflict Zones: A Multi-Site Case Study
Bradley Portin
Ismael Fajardo |PhD
Fostering Science Identity Among Latino High School Students
Joe Lott
June D. Hairston |EdD
Blending Career Development Practices with Principles of Intergroup Dialogue: A Social Justice Pedagogy
Ed Taylor Michael Knapp
John P. Hopkins
|PhD
Conversations that Matter: Decolonizing the Inclusion Discourse of American Indian Education Reform
Deborah Kerdeman
Kim M. Infinger | EdD
An Evaluation of a Policy Intervention to Increase Academic Achievement in a Technical High School: Does Model Matter ?
Joe Lott
Kristin A. Jones |PhD
Building Competence: A Case Study of a Competency-Based Education Program
James Antony
Tiffany Katanyoutanant |PhD
If at First, You Don’t Succeed: Instructional and Institutional Responses for Students Who Fail a High-Stakes Mathematics Exam in High School
Margaret Plecki
Patricia Maas |PhD
Blended Learning in Context: How District, CMO,
and School Environments Enable and Constrain
Instructional Innovation
Margaret Plecki Michael Knapp
Education, Leadership, & Policy Studies Doctorate Recipients — Programs within the general subfield of Educational Leadership,
Policy, & Organizations inform and promote the renewal of P-12 and postsecondary education, with the ultimate goal of creating powerful and equitable outcomes for all students. These programs also address fundamental questions about the meaning, purpose, and significance of education in society.
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Education, Leadership, & Policy Studies Doctorate Recipients—(Cont.)
Name Dissertation Title Adviser
Julie A. McCleery |PhD
Making the Invisible Visible: A Mixed Methods
Investigation of Women and Families Choosing
Elementary Schools in Seattle
Margaret Plecki Deborah Kerdeman
Elizabeth J. Meza |PhD
Programmatic Practices that Promote Student Success in Community College Math Developmental Education: A Mixed Methods Study
William Zumeta
Tamara L. Myers |PhD
Teaching Toward Utopia: Promise, Provocation, and Pain in Pedagogies of Radical Imagination
Nancy Beadie
Chase R. Nordengren |PhD
Ties and Talk: Tracing the Work of Informal Teacher Leaders Through Mixed Methods Social Network Research
Michael Knapp
Kjellaug E. Stroomer-Rowe |PhD
Potential Influences of Action Research on Teacher Leadership
Michael Knapp
Jessica E. Salvador |PhD
A Qualitative Study of How First-Generation Chican@/Latin@ Student Experience Access and Engagement in Undergraduate Research
Ed Taylor Michael Knapp
Irene M. Sanchez |PhD
Testimonies of Transformation; The Experience of Latina/o Community College Students in Washington State, Redefining Achievement and Success
Filiberto Barajas– Lopez
Kathryn Torres |PhD
Ready, Fire, Aim: Instructional Leaders' Evidence Use and Assessment within a Latino and ELL-serving School
Michael Knapp
Michelle M. Trudeau |EdD
The Role of Faculty in Undergraduate Curricular Development: An Exploration of Influences and Ways of Knowing from Departmental Chairs and Directors
Steven Olswang
Nitya Venkateswaran |PhD
When Principals Lead for Improved Teaching: The Importance of Principal-Teacher Interactions
Meredith Honig
Theresa L. Yeh |PhD
First-Generation Male College Students in Community--Based Education: A Mixed Methods Study
Michael Knapp
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Master’s in Education Policy Master of Education Recipients — The Master’s in Education Policy is a full-time,
one-year, cohort-based program that prepares students to lead the change they want to see in education by balancing both a rigorous academic foundation with a structured internship experience working in the field alongside education policy professionals.
Program Director: Tom Halverson
Nataly Jo Brockwell Palma Diana L. Marker Grayling V. Sterling
Jolenta C. Coleman Aileen E. Y. Mata Karen Joy A. Terrado
Alessandra de Campos Emelia H. Nitz-Ritter Ilona V. Trofimovich
Kiara Dent Caitlin M. O’Shea Ning Wu
Robert W. Egan Lauren A. Sadler Georgia L. Youngquest
Carlos J. Fernandez-Torres Roohi Sharma
Natalie N. K Hart Michelle E. Smith
Leadership in Higher Education Master of Education Recipients — Leadership in Higher Education is designed
to prepare multidimensional leaders through experiences integrating theory and prac-tice. The program develops scholarly practitioners through robust partnerships with community-based organizations and campus-based departments and programs.
Name Advisor
Sarah K. Bowman Joe Lott
Dennis C. Denman Joe Lott
Laura M. Hall Ed Taylor
Erik A. Herberg Joe Lott
Andres Huante Joe Lott
Christian K. Love Joe Lott
Timothy S. Sears Maresi Nerad
Michael R. Wark Steven Olswang
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Danforth Educational Leadership Program Principal & Program Administration Credential Recipients— Program Director: Ann O’Doherty Cohort #27 The four-quarter Danforth Educational Leadership Program prepares future
school leaders for Initial Principal and Program Administrator certification. This program was collaboratively designed by University of Washington faculty and leaders in education from throughout the Puget Sound area.
Blake N. Baird Rebbecah Emanuel *Marcus J. Pimpleton
*Michael L. Berkenwald *Catherine A. Fredenburg Pamela R. Pottle
Tina Y. Bogucharova Nerissa A. Hallberg Kim Reich
*Megan Botulinski Jessica M. Heathon Lissan M. Rodriques
Christy A. Bowman-White Na’Ceshia R. Holmes *William E. Ruehle
Carla Carrizosa Miranda J. Smallwood Timothy T. Schlosser
Dawn Christiana Douglas M. Judge Hunter S. Sissom
*Ra’Jeanna A. Conerly Audrey S. Kovacs-Storlie *Avery (Amber) M. Smith
Bjorn B. Danielson *Jessica L. Mack Erik D. Weiss
Leadership for Learning Program Doctor of Education and Superintendent & Program Administration Credential — The Leadership for Learning (L4L) program is dedicated to producing innova-
tive, equity-focused leaders who have the ability to transform educational systems to help real-ize ambitious learning goals for all students. The three-year program is designed for profession-als currently working in or with K-12 school systems who want to take the next step in their careers, including those who wish to become school system superintendents or other district central office leaders.
Name Capstone Presentation Title Adviser
Jean R. Anthony |EdD
Instructional Improvement Design through Professional Development for Special Education
Meredith Honig
William (Chris) Bede |EdD
Engaged in the 21st Century Meredith Honig
*Indicates student has earned master’s degree in addition to certificate
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Leadership for Learning Program Doctor of Education and Superintendent & Program Administration
Credential— (Cont.)
Name Capstone Presentation Title Adviser
Greta K. Bornemann |EdD
Leading for Teacher Learning: Systems Development with a Regional Approach
Monte Bridges
Bruno Cross |EdD
Beyond Traditional Schooling: Collaborating Toward Constructing Authentic, Shared and Critical Learning Opportunities
Ann Ishimaru
Meagan M. Dawson |EdD
Leadership for Equitable Systems Michael Knapp
James E. Everett |EdD
Navigating the Superintendent-School Board
Relationship: Implications for Systems Leaders
Meredith Honig
Tanisha D. Felder |EdD
Unification of A Community: The Plight of Black Males
Ann Ishimaru
Shelley R. Habenicht |EdD
Success for Centralia's English Language Learners Meredith Honig
Gerard J. Holzman |EdD
Building Professional Capacity from an Equity Stance: Leading Adult Learning.
Ann Ishimaru
Brian C. Hutchison |EdD
Capstone Leadership Portfolio Michael Knapp
David Jacobson |EdD
Hiring for Purpose Monte Bridges
Lori L. Johnson |EdD
Partnering in Pre-Service Teacher Preparation Michael Knapp
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Name Capstone Presentation Title Adviser
Bryan C. Jones |EdD
School Improvement through Funds of Knowledge Monte Bridges
Katherine D. Law |EdD
Tales of a Teacher in a Leadership Doctoral Program Michael Knapp
Cheryl A. Lydon |EdD
Exercising System-Focused, Equitable Leadership: Collaborating with the Community to Support Career Exploration for Every Student
Ann Ishimaru
Eric T. McDowell |EdD
All Means All: Re-creating the Math Classroom for the Benefit of Each and Every Student
Meredith Honig
Michaela W. Miller |EdD
A Policy Design for Improving NBCT Network
Leadership and Candidate Support at the
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Meredith Honig
Donna J. Morris |EdD
Closing the Achievement Gap by Using the
Cycle of Inquiry Process
Monte Bridges
Jordanne E. Nevin |EdD
Leadership for a Gap Closing Culture: Developing Capacity and Tackling Tough Topics
Ann Ishimaru
John G. Parker |EdD
Defining Central Office Service to Principals Meredith Honig
Christopher Pearson |EdD
Leading Professional Development for K-12 Principals
Ann Ishimaru
Concepcion Pedroza |EdD
Empowering Self & Global Advocacy through Gap
Closing Leadership
Monte Bridges
Barbara Peterson |EdD
Leadership through Social Capital Michael Knapp
Leadership for Learning Program Doctor of Education and Superintendent & Program Administration
Credential— (Cont.)
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Name Capstone Presentation Title Adviser
Nancy S. Potter |EdD
Accessing Opportunity: Engaging all students in rigorous coursework
Michael Knapp
Michael A. Schiehser |EdD
Leading for, and through, Change Monte Bridges
Andrew J. Schwebke |EdD
Putting the P in TPEP: Principal Evaluation
as a Growth Process
Rob MacGregor
Sandra L. Bennett-Scott |EdD
Enacting Equitable Leadership and Data Practices for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning
Michael Knapp
Dylan J. Smith |EdD
Feedback on Instructional Practice Michael Knapp Margaret Plecki
LaWonda Smith |EdD
Disproportionality of Students of Color in Highly Capable Programs in the Kent School District: A Vision for Improvement
Michael Knapp
Michael P. Starosky |EdD
How can central office leaders impact adult learning to create equitable outcomes for all students?
Meredith Honig
Garth L. Steedman Jr. |EdD
Central Office Transformation through Human Resources
Ann Ishimaru
Stacy A. Thomas |EdD
Improving Assistance to Principals as
Instructional Leaders
Monte Bridges
Kenneth Turner |EdD
Exercising System-Focused Equitable
Leadership: Steps of action working with
elementary schools and school boards
Michael Knapp
Kimberly A. West |EdD
Blended Learning and the Modern Classroom Monte Bridges
Leadership for Learning Program Doctor of Education and Superintendent & Program Administration
Credential— (Cont.)
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Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership Program Master of Education Recipients— The Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership program prepares students to become administrative and coaching leaders within collegiate athletic departments. By focusing on college athletics rather than the entire spectrum of sports, the program advances knowledge of how athletics are uniquely situated within higher education settings as well as the significant impact they have on student athletes.
Program Director: Sara L. Lopez Program Advisors: Sara L. Lopez, Jennifer Hoffman & Hannah O. Olson
Matt Ahrens Niles Garratt Megan E. Malone
Jessica L. Asbridge D’Andre Goodwin Kelly A. Meggs
Jennifer R. Brazelton Samuel Greenblatt Megan Reiner
Erin M. Bridgewater Tony N. Hong Casey Sato
Bradley M. Butcher Arvid Isaksen Woodrow Stark
Jen-ai DeCano Thomas Keller Tally L. Swanson
Spencer J. Dodd Markelle A. Lance Joshua Taufalele
Darin Dunn Wayne Langbein Alicia Y. Torimoto
Cameron T. Elisara Corey S. Leher Madelyn D. Walters
Stacie M. Erfle Timothy Mahan David K. Weingarten
Katherine M. Fletcher Cole Mahoney-Bruer
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Name Specialization Advisor
Caitlin M. Araldi Human Development and Cognition Nancy Hertzog
Teryn V. Bench Learning Sciences Leslie Herrenkohl
Luis M. Briseno Sandoval Human Development and Cognition Gail Joseph
Isaac T. Fitzsimons Learning Sciences Deborah McCutchen
Jacquelyn A. Harvey Measurement and Statistics Elizabeth Sanders
Lauren E. Klavins Human Development and Cognition Nancy Hertzog
Fubuki I. Ishii Human Development and Cognition Brinda Jegatheesan
Lauren E. Klavins Human Development and Cognition Nancy Hertzog
Megan CW. Lagunas Measurement and Statistics Min Li
Nathanie A. Lee Learning Sciences and Human Development Susan Nolen
Ceni Memengua Myles Learning Sciences and Human Development Megan Bang
Charlene L. Nolan Learning Sciences and Human Development Megan Bang
Allyson J. Rosemore Learning Sciences and Human Development Deborah McCutchen
Steven Wilbur Learning Sciences and Human Development Elham Kazemi
Yanchen Zhang Learning Sciences and Human Development Susan Nolen
Educational Psychology Master of Education Recipients — Programs within the field of Educational
Psychology focus on the nature of learning and development in a variety of formal as well as non-traditional educational settings. Students also receive significant preparation in measurement and evaluation, offering sound foundations for practice in a variety of settings.
School Psychology Educational Specialist Recipients — The School Psychology Education Specialist
Program prepares certified school psychologists to assess, consult, and provide prevention and intervention services that focus on learning, behavior and mental health. The program stresses the expanded role of the school psychologist beyond testing for special education, and offers formal course work and practica in assessment, consultation and intervention/counseling.
Program Director: Janine Jones
Name Adviser
Molly M. Cevasco Janine Jones
Emily A. Crossman Janine Jones
Rachel K. Earl James Mazza
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Name Adviser
April Eichhorn James Mazza
Nicole L. Garrie James Mazza
Dorothy J. Hager Janine Jones
Elizabeth E. Hubert Clayton Cook
Jaclyn M. Newman Clayton Cook
Cindy Ola Janine Jones
Shay K. Dortch James Mazza
Micah J. Shelton Clayton Cook
Candice M. Small Janine Jones
James J. Tanliao Clayton Cook
Yuet J. Tse Janine Jones
Educational Psychology Doctorate Recipients — Programs within the field of Educational Psychology focus on
the nature of learning and development in a variety of formal as well as non-traditional educa-tional settings. Students also receive significant preparation in measurement and evaluation, offering sound foundations for practice in a variety of settings.
Name Dissertation & Degree Adviser
Derya Baykent Sunkel |PhD
Developing Social Metacognition To Improve Collaborative STEM Learning
John Frederiksen Min Li
Kendall C. Becherer |PhD
“This is a tool for you to use": Expansive framing and student engagement in two PBL science classrooms
Susan Nolen
Fraser D. Bocell
|PhD
The Impact of Unmodeled Error Covariance on Measurement Models in Structural Equation Modeling
Elizabeth Sanders
Rachel U. Chung |PhD
Parental Expectations for Asian Americans Who Entered College Early
Nancy Hertzog
Kevin D. Cummings |PhD
Educating English language learners in early childhood classrooms: A survey of teachers’ sense of preparedness and self-efficacy in Washington State
Gail Joseph
School Psychology Educational Specialist Recipients— (Cont.)
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Yuan-Ling Liaw |PhD
When Can Multidimensional Item Response Theory (MIRT) Models be a Solution for Differential Item Functioning (DIF)? A Monte Carlo Simulation Study
Elizabeth Sanders
Julie A. Lorah |PhD
Estimating Individual-Level Interaction Effects in Multilevel Models: A Monte Carlo Simulation Study with Application
Elizabeth Sanders
Hiroki Oura |PhD
Scaffolding Student Learning in the Discipline-Specific Knowledge through Contemporary Science Practices: Developing High-School Students’ Epidemiologic Reasoning Through Data Analysis
Philip Bell Steve Kerr
De ana Scipio
|PhD
Developing Mentors: Adult participation, practices, and learning in an afterschool STEM program
Philip Bell
Zoe Higheagle Strong |PhD
American Indian and Alaska Native Self-
Concept in Math and Reading: Influence of
Identity and Academic Support
Brinda Jegatheesan
Shelley Stromholt |PhD
How Students Engage in Environmental Science Learning and Engineering Design Across Settings
Philip Bell
Sara C. Stull |PhD
The Predictive Validity of the Washington
Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills
GOLD’s Literacy Domain: Why assessment
matters for Washington’s earliest readers
Deborah McCutchen
Ting Wang |PhD
Examining Sequence of Contextualized Items in Science— Experimental Evidence on English Language Learners (ELLS) and Non-ELLS
Min Li
Sharon Xie | PhD
The Role of Implicit Bias on the Discipline of African American Students within the Public Education System
Clayton Cook
Educational Psychology Doctorate Recipients — (Cont.)
Name Dissertation & Degree Adviser
Megan Frye |PhD
Promoting Care-giver and Child Resilience: The ACHIEVER Adult Resilience Curriculum
Clayton Cook
Jose M. Hernandez |PhD
Causal Inference Using Educational Observational Data: Statistical Bias Reduction Methods and Multilevel data Extensions
Robert Abbott
Elizabeth A. Holland |PhD
Establishing Normative Benchmarks for On-Task, Off-Task, and Disruptive Behaviors in Early Elementary Classrooms
Clayton Cook
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Special Education Master of Education Recipients — Special Education programs provide the expertise
to improve the lives and outcomes of students with disabilities from birth through adulthood. Several options exist for working with children and youth with disabilities and their families in a variety of settings, including early childhood programs, public schools, and research and outreach units..
Name Specialization Advisor
Katherine L. Agriel High Incidence Learning Disabilities Katherine Lewis
Katie L. Anderson Foshag Severe Disabilities Elizabeth West
Nicholas Baldwin High Incidence Learning Disabilities Katherine Lewis
Lauren J. Bond High Incidence Learning Disabilities Katherine Lewis
Nicole C. Bowns Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Carin E. Claus Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Teasha M. Corrado Applied Behavior Analysis Nancy Rosenberg
Anne Crylen Severe Disabilities Elizabeth West
Marissa S. Cuperus Severe Disabilities Carol Davis
Veronika Dvorak Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Holly F. Eberhart Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Molly Ewbank Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Katie Fahey Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Caitlin R. Fish Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Samantha M. Fisher Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Izabela Gaweda Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Andrea D. Gillette Severe Disabilities Elizabeth West
Jessica S. Gombert Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Leeann M. Green Applied Behavior Analysis Nancy Rosenberg
Mary E. Hanks Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Tiffanie A. Hawkins Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Marcus C. Hines Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Jenna N. Hix Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
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Special Education Master of Education Recipients— (Cont.)
Name Specialization Advisor
Joyce Ho Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Barbara Holcomb Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Andrew D. Hurwitz High Incidence Learning Disabilities Katherine Lewis
Toby Jarman High Incidence Learning Disabilities Roxanne Hudson
Xiaoxi Jin Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Bailey K. Johns Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Connor Johnson Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Rebecca A. Keller Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Jillian A. Khalife Early Childhood Special Education Ilene Schwartz
Keun-Hee Kim Severe Disabilities Carol Davis
Heidi M. Klein Severe Disabilities Carol Davis
Kaitlin M. Kloes Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Hillary Laney Applied Behavior Analysis Nancy Rosenberg
Alessandra P. LaRosa Applied Behavior Analysis Nancy Rosenberg
Anna M. Levin Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Audrey Lister Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Tammy Mao Severe Disabilities Carol Davis
Melissa J. Maurer Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Carina McGee Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Vasili Melnik High Incidence Learning Disabilities Katherine Lewis
Amanda J. Miller Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Emily A. Moser Early Childhood Special Education Ilene Schwartz
Lila Nield Severe Disabilities Elizabeth West
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Special Education Master of Education Recipients—(Cont.)
Name Specialization Advisor
Rebecca Nieman Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Olivia M. Onofrio Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Laura E. Pearce Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Laura N. Petska Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Kourtney L. Pickens Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Kristine M. Ponten Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Ashley Rados High Incidence Learning Disabilities Katherine Lewis
Merion E Read High Incidence Learning Disabilities Doug Cheney
Rebecca B. Rogo Severe Disabilities Carol Davis
Leah C. Rue High Incidence Learning Disabilities Katherine Lewis
Kayta E. Samuels Severe Disabilities Elizabeth West
Peggy A. Sayan Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Amir Shabaneh Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Claire Sherman Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Bradley S. Shiery High Incidence Learning Disabilities Doug Cheney
Samantha F. Simmons Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Annie Tran Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Elise Tran Applied Behavior Analysis Ilene Schwartz
Dawn Darbie B. Tuason Early Childhood Special Education Susan Sandall
Alissa E. West High Incidence Learning Disabilities Katherine Lewis
Beth R. Williams Severe Disabilities Elizabeth West
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Special Education Doctorate Recipients — At the doctoral level, Special Education prepares individuals for
research and teaching positions in higher education, research positions with private foundations, administrative positions in school districts and other state educational agencies, and consultation positions in professional education.
Name Dissertation & Degree Adviser
Samantha Dolan
|PhD
Reliability and Validity of Infant and Toddler Outdoor Playspace Assessment
Susan Sandall
Ariane N. Gauvreau
| PhD
How Was Your Day in Preschool? Teaching Accurate Recall to Young Children with Autism Using Mobile Technologies and Visual Supports
Ilene Schwartz
Paul J. Mullan
| PhD
Increasing pre-school special educators’ implementation of discrete trial teaching using a Multi-Tiered System of Support Inspired Framework
Ilene Schwartz
Kate K. Napolitan
|PhD
“You have to reach before you can teach.”: A Study of Teacher Candidates’ Journey of Community Teaching
Ken Zeichner
Joe Jenkins
Holly A. Patton
|PhD
Disability-Based Parent Support and Family Quality of Life
Carol Davis
Jennifer D. Pierce
|PhD
Teacher-coach Alliance as a Critical Component of Coaching: Effects of Feedback and Analysis on Teacher Practice
Carol Davis
Maya M. Smith
|PhD
The Critical Nature of Reader Identity and Its Relationships with Literacy Engagement, Motivation and Efficacy
Roxanne Hudson
Kari J. Terjeson
|PhD
Using Universal Screening Measures to Accurately Predict Middle School Students’ Reading Skill Status on a High-stakes State Test: An Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Fluency Measures
Roxanne Hudson
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Elementary Teacher Education Program 2015 Cohort Master in Teaching Recipients — The one-year Elementary Teacher
Education Program has a focus on issues of equity and academic excellence. Graduates become flexible, committed professional teachers with deep content knowledge in the entire elementary curriculum and the ability to differentiate learning for the students in their classrooms.
Program Director: Jennifer Lindsay
Sarah Alder Jessica P. James Leslie S. Ramirez
Celine Aston-Smith Mattias A. Keese Anthony E. Rascon
Kaitlynn L. Barratt Adrian G. Keller Madalyn R. Reher
Kera Lena KE Begeman Lydia Y. Kim Jordan E. Reni
Alexandra May Bruce So Youn Kim Haley R. Roberts
Jennifer H. Chang Anna M. Kimpel Elspeth Runyan
Winnie Chin Angela M. Klaassen Rae V. Schwartz
Lois H. Choi Lindsay J. Lang Stephanie Ssaaka
Jessie Dobson Kacy E. Lebby Jessica R. Stein
Sarah Ducharme Rebecca Lefferts Jamie L. Teichen
Sarah A. Fulghum Ivan W. K. Lo Samuel S. Titze
Isabel C. Feibert Jennifer Macias Tracey K. Tran
Natalia I. Galva Jake A. McFerran Alanna T. Utley
Jordan D. Griffith Deirdre R. McShane Jessica Wahlund
Amanda C. Haecker Nina M. O’Leary Ann K. Wilson
Hannah Kathryn Harris-Davis Alexandra N. Orme Shukri A. Yusuf
Samantha M. Houston Daniel R. Oschrin Tania J. Zaballa
Jacqueline L. Howe Kayleigh S. Otto
Christine K. Ito Jessica J. Parsons
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Secondary Teacher Education Program 2015 Cohort Master in Teaching Recipients — The one-year Secondary Teacher
Education Program students earn an entry-level certificate for middle or high school teaching in mathematics, sciences, social studies, language arts, or world languages. Graduates are prepared to address adolescent-specific issues, to support youth from poverty-impacted communities, and to help these students make the transition into young adulthood.
Program Director: Anne Beitlers
Pedro Arellano– Camarena Noelle Jung Emily L. Quayle
Mayan L. Aviram Katherine N. Kirby Molly A. Ravits
Elizabeth L. Ayer Diana H. Klatte Charlotte E. Reed
Lara B. Backman Courtney S. Knostman Valerie Sauer
Arin M. Beatty Alexander J. Kocmieroski Mohamad M. Shibly
Sarah Beckerman Andrea Kunkle Amanda M. Staley
Casey Delgadillo Jessie L. Kuwada Carl C. Ton
Luke A. Derror Kylie A. Lewis Emily P. Tran
Ashley K. Edens Marina L. Litushko Noah A. Wallace
Hannah R. Foster Daniel P. Lombardi Taylor E. Ward
Jessica M. Gipe Andrew M. Mitchell Rachel L. Warnick
Jeff Goldstein Katlynn R. Mitchell Kristin E. Weakly
Dana A. Hamilton Robert J. Neil Julia S. Weed
Joshua P. Harper Annelise W. Nielsen
Nicole L. Jensen Chelsea N. Obrist
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Seattle Teacher Residency Program Master in Teaching Recipients — Seattle Teacher Residency prepares residents to
become teachers in the context of, and for classrooms in Seattle Public Schools. The program blends classroom apprenticeship with aligned, graduate-level course work and an intensive resident/mentor partnership. Graduates have a solid foundation in research-based teaching practice and a deep knowledge of curricula and resources used in Seattle schools.
Program Director: Marisa Bier
Chelsea C. Adams David A. Goldenkranz Jennifer E. Paris
Michael J. Baughman Allison S. Halley Rachel E. Pendergast
Rebekah J. Binns Megan L. Isakson Carolyn W. Poole
Dylan C. Bosseau Christine J. Kiely Jacob R. Schmitt
Emma R. Coates-Finke Sylvie E. Kovnat Richelle M. Spiel
Jon W. Collier Zoe C. Kunkel-Patterson Mary P. Suazo
Kevin R. Curtis Alice B. Lippitt Yitong Sun
Sarah Dietz Samantha J. Lowe Shekinah V. Terry
Glenn W. Ford Danielle R. Meier Sarah J. Trapp
Benjamin J. Gallup Marisol C. Moroles Anna F. Witte
University Accelerated Certification for Teachers (U-ACT) The UW Accelerated Certification for Teachers (U-ACT) program approach to teacher development is a focus on learning in the context of direct and daily practice. The program is designed to support candidates who are teachers of record in public schools in the Seattle region, and grounds teachers’ learning in the context of the school community as well as the realities of daily teaching practice.
Program Director: Morva McDonald Program Associate Director: Megan Kelley-Petersen Certification Recipients Jack Andreasen Alejandra Chavez Pedro Navejas
Alexandra B. Andren Natalee G. Daniels Lily M. O’Brien
Stefania M. Appia Emily M. Dernbach Whitney O’Connell
Jorge Bermudaz Michelle R. Flores Laurie A. Reddy
Victoria A. Britt Yinafiku S. Gizaw Erin K. Schulz
Mustafa A. Bulale Claire L. Krueger
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Melissa A. Alleman Jennifer L. Farrell Ji Won Lee
Germaine Aleena C. Ancheta Chelsea Jo Fechtner Wenmin Lei
Molly M. Artz Theresa M. Folkins Zifeng Lei
Nicole A. Azus Marlee M. Friedrichsen Megan M. Lein
So Hyeon Bae Jessica M. Funk Dora Leung
Megan J. Bales Sohalia M. Ganje Hsuan Wen (Jenny) Lin
Denise Ann C. Belista Stephanie E. Giraldo Jamie Lin
Sandra J. Berry Chelsea L. Griffin Hailey A. Liptack
Jacquelyn E. Betz Jia Guo Li Lian Liu
Jennifer Boesenberg Emily S. Harrop Emma S. Lopez-Franco
Kimberly M. Bonilla Jamie M. Helgeson Xiaolu Ma
Jennifer M. Broulette Lisa E. Henderson Kelly K. Marlow
Qingyan Cai Jessica H. Hong Taylor R. Marlow
JaNay K. Castaneda Sun K. Hong Kayla C. Martin
Maja Chelstowska Jingyi Huang Samantha G. Mele
Vivian Chen Cheryl Hutmacher Daisy Mendoza
Yuting Chen Nabibi Jacob Jared T. Mercer
Ka Yin Cheung Chenrui Jia Amanda W. Montgomery
Hye I. Choi Sarah A. Johnson Blake A. Morrell
Bailey J. Chouinard Mirnesa Kaloper Natalie J. Morton
Emma L. Chow Selamawit T. Kebebew Sujeong Na
Sun Y. Chung Chanel I. Kim Phi Truc Ngo
Caitlin M. Clements Gloria H. Kim John T. Nguyen
Lauren N. Cooper Stacey J. Kimball Johnson B. Nguyen
Shontia M. Copeland-Walton Kayla C. King Joycelyn T. Nguyen
Amanda J. Corbo Amy Y. Kwon Thanh-Ha T. Nguyen
Eddie Correa Carrie H. Kwong Younghwa Noh
Rojine C. De Las Alas Anna K. Lam Muna H. Nor
Sonia J. De Los Rios Dara W. Lau Britt Na Oh
Molly E. Deutsch Anna T. Lauritzen Angelina K. Oh
Early Childhood & Family Studies—On Campus Program Bachelor of Arts Recipients—The Early Childhood and Family Studies major is designed
to give students the opportunity to study early childhood development, early learning, and family studies from a variety of perspectives across a range of disciplines. Graduates are prepared for careers in early learning, childcare, policy, parent and family support and education, and social/mental health services. The program is also a pathway to graduate studies in education, child and family studies, and other disciplines.
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Early Childhood & Family Studies—On Campus Program Bachelor of Arts Recipients— (Cont.)
Kaylee M. Diggs Hyerin Lee Minkyong Park
Rebecka V. Dubina Amaanii Z. Shaikh Yifan Wang
Hailey L. Penhollow Amber R. Smith Dara L. Welch
Sydney D. Peterson Erin K. Smith Whitney L. Whitford
Kimmie T. Pham Minyoung Kris Son Paige E. Wiley
Nhi Thi Pham Sydney A. Staples Alyssa E. Wilson
Emily B. Pierce Olivia R. Sullivan Dayna E. Wolfe
Alana N. Quintasket Courtney A. Sumanqui Ching C. Wong
Elizabeth Ramirez Jui C. Sun Jennifer M. Wong
Marissa A. Rapoza Vansica H. Sun Marjorie L. Woods
Gladys Reyes Christina S. Swearinger Hailing Xu
Sophie A. Reynolds Ricky J. Thatsanavongsa Mengjun Xu
Annika J. Robertson Kiley M. Throop Irina Y. Yakimchuk
Nicole E. Rodriguez Haipei Tian Fei M. Yen
Katherine A. Romoser Tram P. Tran Dongdong Yu
Yesenia Rosales Lyann Trang Rochelle Yuen
Yulya Rubejov Maryyah Trodep Shirina Yusupova
Brandon-James B. Sales Rhena A. Turnbough Alexandra L. Zepeda
Sarah J. Schoenfeld Ruth Velasco Ortiz
Jessica T. Le Jordan T. Okamoto
Early Childhood & Family Studies — Online Program Bachelor of Arts Recipients—The Early Childhood and Family Studies major is designed
to give students the opportunity to study early childhood development, early learning, and fami-ly studies from a variety of perspectives across a range of disciplines. Graduates are prepared for careers in early learning, childcare, policy, parent and family support and education, and social/mental health services. The program is also a pathway to graduate studies in education, child and family studies, and other disciplines. The Online Degree Completion option allows those working full-time or in other geographic locations to leverage their workplaces and communities as they complete their degrees.
Marlize Adair Kelli M. Bradshaw Brooke J. Erickson
Annie G. Ambach Brittany A. Caniglia Kamie A. Esborg
Ashley A. Askelson Traci A. Carvalho Natalie S. Feris
Ruth O. Ayodeji Kelsie K. Curtis Tiffany D. Gorski
Maria R. Balarezo Ana I. Diaz-Montes Bethany J. Hauck
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Education, Learning, & Society Minor Recipients—Offered jointly by the College of Education and College of Arts and
Sciences, the minor in Education, Learning, and Society provides a strong background in how human beings learn and how society, environment, and culture shape that learning. The minor is intended for students with a broad range of interests who may wish to pursue careers in education, or may be interested in issues of public policy, social justice, or learning and cognition.
Susan M. Hoffman Anita L. McHarg Jessica L. Straus
Tamara M. Hogsed Tracy J. Miller Kelly C. Taggart
Grace Ingram Andrea R. Mohr Danielle R. Thueringer
Sandra E. James Mandy R. Pelletier Lenor P. Vanderwaal
Natalie M. Johnston Mackenzie A. Rossnagle Karen A. Virta
Jordan M. Kennedy Brandy A. Rowland Erica D. Weir
Jana K. Kreindel Katie E. Shibale Tessa C. Worley
Katerina M. Leeger Kimberly K. Sinclair Jeni M. Zaffram
Early Childhood & Family Studies — Online Program Bachelor of Arts Recipients— (Cont.)
Lord B. Algliam Angie Geng Kay McCormick
Matthew P. Anderson Brook M. George Kyle A. Mcknight
Alexandra M. Baldwin Tanya M. Gonzalez Alina Mirsa
Belen S. Bazan Sandra L. Gran Kelsey F. Mukai
John J. Beck Lupe N. Guel Samantha E. Murray
Tara R. Bellusci Katherine N. Haas Ly T. Nguyen
Rahwa K. Berhe Laura A. Hair My-Tran Nguyen
Nicolas R. Bjorkman Christina N. Healy Hannah C. Nursalim
Amanda M. Bolton Claire J. Hinman Joshua T. Oi
Nesley D. Bravo Deandre R. Holmes Jordan D. Olson
Dean C. Bretland Jessica H. Hong Fanny Pacheco
Anny Bui Kaylah J. Hoover Boh Yon Park
Jessica N. Cameron Daniel Huante Susan Park
Chao-An Chen Kaetlin M. Humphreys Yoon-Jung Park
Kei M. Cheng Ann T. Huynh Ranish K. Patel
Melinda M. Chin Jillian M. Johnson Napatsawan Phapanon
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Erica N. Ching Yewon Kim Megan J. Ponce
Elizabeth D. Cho Melanie J. Kinchen Dallas S. Pryor
Yun A. Cho Shelby A. Knowles Alexander A. Quach
Aubrey M. Chu Susan T. Lam Zahra C. Rehamani
Jordan E. Cobb Aubrey C. Lane Lillian A. Reina
Serena P. Correia Amanda J. Larson Katherine A. Romoser
Rosalie K. Corrigan Laurena Lau Karter F. Rosner
Moira F. Crawford Julia Lee Marya A. Sanchez
Monica T. Cuaresma Michelle J. Lee Catalina A. Sa-Ngoun
Ashton L. Dart Nicolas W. Lee Maria G. Santillian
Courtney E. Dill Daniel J. Lew Samantha B. Shotwell
Chloe R. Dolese Jiawei Li Sherry S. Shyh
Leigh A. Eisele Sione L. Lister Emily Sitler
Shiling Fan Lologo S. Lologo Golnaur Soleimanpour
Kimberly A. Flugstad Nicole E. Mack Danielle E. Stone
Malika S. Garoui Molly Ann M. Malone Nicholas C. Stoumbos
Kendall S. Tacon Nicole Trierweiler Jane H. Woo
Samantha M. Taylor Vannra Uok Robert Wood
Jahira L. Teague Wesley T. Vandevanter Nicole E. Wright
Sherry Thich Adam K. Wagner Ineui Yang
Kellyn L. Traenkenschuh Taylor J. Williams Nicole E. Zender
Education, Learning, & Society Minor Recipients—(Cont.)
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