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2020 Scholarship Celebration celebrates and honors our students and supporters

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On Oct. 20, around 100 faculty, staff, donors, and students and their families gathered virtually to honor scholarship and fellowship recipients and supporters at the 2020 School of Education Scholarship Celebration. While we missed the opportunity to gather our student scholarship awardees and donors in person, we are grateful that we could gather virtually to celebrate together. 

The need for creatively transforming education and authentically supporting our students and educators could not be more important in these challenge times. We are thankful for the dedication of our donors, whose generosity makes the future a bit brighter for our students and by extension their students and communities. We hope you will find time to remind yourselves of the incredible talent in our school and the possibilities for a future filled with the hope and joy that they represent.

"It has become a cliche to say that 'we are all in this together,' but on days like today, I am reminded that our community is making a difference together," said Dean Kathy Schultz at the celebration.

"You all give me hope, joy, and inspiration. Congratulations."

Warmest congratulations to all our scholarship award recipients and to the supporters who make so much possible.


Future Teacher Scholarships


Anthony & Judith Cuzzucoli Scholarship

  ​ Annalise Schroeder, Elementary Education

DiStefano Family Endowed Scholarship

  ​ Elena DeAndrea, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Secondary Science Teacher Licensure

DiStefano Honor Scholarship

   Katherine Keeton, Elementary Education

  ​ McKinley Coppock, Integrative Physiology, Secondary Science Teacher Licensure

David & Margaret Grohne Education Scholarship

  ​ Aneissa Rivera, Elementary Education

  ​ Axel Duran, Elementary Education

  ​ Sofia Kantola, Elementary Education

Judy Carol Crites Herron Scholarship

  ​ Zujey Miranda-Gandarilla, Neuroscience, Spanish, Secondary Science Teacher Licensure

Carol F. Holzer Scholarship

  ​ Amelie Rodriguez, Elementary Education

Hubert L. "Hooks" Jones Chapter Tuskegee Airmen Endowed Scholarship

  ​ Marycruz Fraire Sanches, Elementary Education

Lillian Gutierrez Scholarship

  ​ Analise Schultz, Elementary Education

  ​ Penelope Sanches, Elementary Education, Ethnic Studies

New Teacher Scholarship

  ​ Filitsa Kamenis, Elementary Education, Psychology

Charles and Mildred Nilon Endowed Teacher Education Scholarship

  ​ Julia Gentry, Elementary Education, Spanish

  ​ Penelope Sanches, Elementary Education, Ethnic Studies

Steve Ollanik Endowed Scholarship for Teachers

  ​ Katherine Keeton, Elementary Education

Katinka Ponce Clough Elementary Spanish Teaching Scholarship

  ​ Penelope Sanches, Elementary Education, Ethnic Studies

Sawyer-Ratliff Scholarship

  ​ Amelie Rodriguez, Elementary Education

Scholarship for Opportunities

  ​ Makylah Garcia, Elementary Education

Virginia L. Sakala Memorial Scholarship

  ​ Zujey Miranda-Gandarilla, Neuroscience, Spanish, Secondary Science Teacher Licensure

School of Education Special Tutorial Scholarship

  ​ Eva Aneshansley, Music Education

Lorrie Shepard Endowed Scholarship

  ​ Caitlin Johnston, Elementary Education

Siegel Scholarship

  ​ Tiera Naulls, Elementary Education

Student Teaching Scholarship

  ​ Chance Yung, Mathematics, Secondary Mathematics Teacher Licensure

  ​ Eva Aneshansley, Music Education

  ​ Melissa Nichols, Elementary Education

Carolyn L. and James R. Topping Endowed Scholarship

  ​ Kelsey Shaver, Elementary Education

Fayne I. and Edward E. Weant Scholarship

  ​ Jasmine Hameedy, Elementary Education

  ​ Sage Kent, Elementary Education

Charlotte Spengler Westfall Scholarship

  ​ Hollie Hoffman, Elementary Education

Emery and Evelyn Stoops Scholarship

  ​ Berit von Holdt, Elementary Education

Elizabeth Anne Wilson Memorial Scholarship

  ​ Hannah Vest, Elementary Education

  ​ Priscilla Palos, Elementary Education

Dorcas Diana Wolf Scholarship

  ​ Jordan Chamberlain, Elementary Education

Shelby Anne Wolf Flatirons Fund

  ​ Makylah Garcia, Elementary Education

Zola Family Endowed Scholarship for Social Studies Teachers

  ​ Amelie Rodriguez, Elementary Education


Community Leadership Scholarships


James Downton Community Leadership Scholarship

  ​ Areyana Proctor, Journalism

  ​ Hailey Ettinger, Elementary Education

Grieder Scholarship

  ​ Trinity Ornelas, Leadership and Community Engagement, Ethnic Studies


Graduate Scholarships


Ceal Barry Education Scholarship

  ​ Jaclyn Ballesteros, MA in Educational Equity & Cultural Diversity

Edythe V. Billingslea Memorial Scholarship

  ​ Rebecca Dickmann, MA in Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice

  ​ Ulises Mendoza, MA in Higher Education

Mary Kay Brown Scholarship

  ​ Katherine Ford, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Mathematics Teacher Licensure

Jeanette L. Dooley Scholarship

  ​ Nicholas Searls, MA in Educational Equity & Cultural Diversity

Luke Dunivant Scholarship

  ​ Katherine Ford, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Mathematics Teacher Licensure

Jacqueline Frischknecht Endowed Scholarship

  ​ Jessica Shuster, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Science Teacher Licensure

Michael Gendron Scholarship

  ​ Madelyn Wright, MA in Higher Education

Clifford Houston Scholarship

  ​ Jaclyn Ballesteros, MA in Educational Equity & Cultural Diversity

  ​ Nicholas Searls, MA in Educational Equity & Cultural Diversity

Kelley Family Endowed Teacher Opportunity Scholarship

  ​ Katherine Ford, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Mathematics Teacher Licensure

Professor Janette Kettmann Klingner Doctoral Fellowship

  ​ Molly Hamm-Rodriguez, PhD in Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy

Alice Marine Memorial Scholarship

  ​ Jessica Shuster, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Science Teacher Licensure

Carol Robinson Reynolds & Charles L. Reynolds Scholarship

  ​ Rebecca Dickmann, MA in Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice

Martha Reilly Smith Education Scholarship

  ​ Nicholas Searls, MA in Educational Equity & Cultural Diversity

  ​ Stephanie Drake, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, Humanities Education

Miramontes Doctoral Fellowship

  • Adria Padilla-Chavez
  • Ana Contreras
  • Ashieda McKoy
  • Ashley Scroggins
  • Christopher Saldana
  • Derek LeFebre
  • Diego Escobar-Garcia
  • Elizabeth Silva
  • Jackquelin Bristol
  • Jennifer Pacheco
  • Joshua Prudhomme
  • Kachine Kulick
  • Katia Zamorano
  • Maria Ruiz-Martinez
  • Marlene Palomar
  • Medjy Pierre-Louis
  • Page Regan
  • Robbin Riedy

Pearl McPherson Spencer Scholarship

  ​ Kendall Newell, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy Education

Women Investing in the School of Education (WISE) Scholarship

  ​ Jaclyn Ballesteros, MA in Educational Equity & Cultural Diversity


Cohort Scholarships

The following scholarships are offered in partnership with other units across campus to support programs and students in the School of Education. Students often study together as part of a learning community and cohort.


Education Diversity Scholars

  • Adriana Iturbe
  • Aisha Ozaslan 
  • Anna Hadjiyiannis 
  • Aneissa Rivera
  • Arianna Andersen 
  • Ava Deangeles 
  • Axel Duran 
  • Berit von Holdt 
  • Brooke Preston 
  • Carmen Castillo-Ortiz 
  • Dany Joung 
  • Elysse Waka 
  • Emery Kiyomi Ryujin Duffin 
  • Laciana Caballero 
  • Long Bui Hoang Bao
  • Melanie Estrada
  • Melissa Nichols 
  • Penelope Sanches
  • Sydney Butcher 
  • Tiera Naulls 
  • Trinity Ornelas

Multicultural Leadership Scholars

  • Angelica "Pilar" Garcia
  • Areyana Proctor 
  • Ashtyn Gruidel 
  • Avery Young 
  • Bimpe Thillot 
  • Brandon Le 
  • Christina Uphoff
  • Cindy Turgeman 
  • Citlalli Vazquez Gomez
  • Debbie Landman 
  • Ehi Eichie
  • Ena Curtic 
  • Gabriela "Gabby" Mejia
  • Hoa Dao
  • Hyun β€œCathy” An 
  • Jamaika McClain-Elliott
  • Jasmine Tensun
  • Jazmyn Her
  • Jose "Cito" Cortez 
  • Jose Martinez
  • Julie Ruiz
  • Lily Prestien 
  • Maria J. Martinez 
  • Marwa Mommandi 
  • Melia Reyther Espinoza
  • Mikaela Gonzalez 
  • Monse Estrada Martin
  • Morgan Lewis
  • Rachel Vela 
  • Sarah Suliman
  • Shyanne Freeman
  • Suebin Song 
  • Trang "Hyuen" Trang
  • Xitlaly Longoria

Noyce Teacher Scholarship

  • Blaire Rodriguez
  • Chris Taylor 
  • Izzy Greenhut 
  • Levi Ruby
  • Levi Simon
  • Sarah Sego
  • Sam Hoeffel 
  • Rachel Swanson
  • Renee Curry

Harry L. & Eva J. Puksta Memorial Scholarship

  • Adriana Iturbe 
  • Anthony Salazar 
  • Emily Rodriguez Aguire
  • Fabiola Flores 
  • Lluvia Macias Arellano 
  • Marwa Osman
  • Mateo Vela 
  • Paola Chavez Arroyo
  • Rokaya Abdulameer 
  • Sana Zulali
  • Sara Hagos 
  • Tiffany Rivera-Campos
  • Zahra Abdulamee

Stribic-Martin Scholarship

  • Chance Yung 
  • Elena DeAndrea 
  • Julia Conn 
  • McKinley Coppock
  • Zujey Miranda-Gandarilla