Commencement Awards
Each year, the School of Education proudly honors graduating students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, service, and a deep commitment to the field of education. These prestigious awards recognize individuals who have made meaningful contributions to our community and who represent the values and mission of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ. As they prepare to enter the next phase of their professional journey, we celebrate their achievements and lasting impact.
Class of 2025
New York City Campus
University Awards
- Undergraduate Scholastic Achievement Award: Lauren Baxter
- Graduate Outstanding Student of the Year Award: Nicolette Falvo
Career Services Award
- Jermy Budhram
School Partnership Award
- Casey Corey, Principal, The Peck Slip School
Academic Awards
- Outstanding Early Childhood Education Award: Cienna Wills
- Outstanding Childhood Education Award: Kevin Huang
- Outstanding Adolescent Education Award: Malika Briggs, Caitlin Egan
- Outstanding Childhood Special Education Award: Samantha Ferrentino.
- Literacy Award: Camille Dizzine
- Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs (HEASA) Award: Noga La’or
- TESOL Award: Juan Lai
- Alternative Certification Adolescent Science Award: Ashraful Islam
- Alternative Certification Adolescent Special Education Award: Gershia Branker
- School of Education Community Service Award: Kelly Danko
- Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Award: Lauren Baxter
- Rita Silverman Award: Zachary Taylor
NYC Awards Ceremony Program (PDF)
Westchester Campus
University Awards
- Undergraduate Scholastic Achievement Award: Gianna Bianco
- Graduate Outstanding Student of the Year Award: Ciara Morabito
- Community Service Award: Jamie-Lynn Figueroa
Career Services Award
- Jamie-Lynn Figueroa
School Partnership Award
- Griselda Reyes, Principal Mt. Pleasant Blythedale School (at Blythedale Children's Hospital)
Academic Awards
- Outstanding Early Childhood Education Award: Elizabeth Robbins
- Outstanding Childhood Education Award: Anthony Gianfrancesco
- Outstanding Adolescent Education Award: Rebecca DeLeo
- Literacy Award: Arzu Ozuk
- Special Education Award: Cydney Gardner
- TESOL Award: Jamie-Lynn Figueroa
- Teacher as Researcher Award: Laura Gikas, Cindy Denisse Zuna Ortiz
- Spirit of Pace Award: Christie De Feo