Alumni Spotlights

CEHD alumna Brooke LeVecchi, MA ’04, MEd ’17, brings 25 years of experience, a commitment to advocacy, and a vision grounded in equity and innovation as she prepares to open a new elementary school in Prince William County. Read more...

Through CEHD’s Blindness and Visual Impairment program, Rambo built the expertise and confidence that now fuels her advocacy, from leading Disability Awareness initiatives in schools to representing individuals with visual impairments on national television. Read more...

From corporate learning consultant to adjunct professor to newly elected school board member, CEHD alumna Amy Riccardi continues to apply her George Mason training in instructional design to expand educational opportunities and strengthen communities across Northern Virginia. Read more...

CEHD alum and adjunct faculty member Eric Laurits, MEd ’18, is leading by example through the creation of Sankoré International School in Kenya. Read more...

When CEHD alumna Alyse Zeffiro began her master’s in Education Leadership, she knew she wanted to create meaningful change. Today, as a nationally recognized principal, she continues to model the power of research-informed, equity-centered leadership in action. Read more...

Meet Farr Quinn ’24 and Courtney Owen ’26, two CEHD math specialists whose passion for equitable math education is inspiring students, teachers, and communities across Virginia. Read more...

Ariana Lewis ’22 found her passion for sport management at CEHD and transformed it into a fast-rising career at Events DC. Her George Mason experience continues to anchor her leadership, service, and love for building community through sport and cultural events. Read more...

Drawing on lessons from CEHD, alumna Dr. Delia Racines empowers educators to lead with trust, courage, and care. Three years after its publication, her book is changing the conversation about leadership in schools. Read more...

As a former student-athlete with a background in mathematics, sport management, and business analytics, Sam Greenslade ’20 knows the power of numbers—but also the importance of relationships. Now back at George Mason, he’s combining both to guide players toward success, using data to fuel development and personal connections to inspire growth. Read more...

Named Fairfax County Public Schools' 2025 Outstanding New Secondary Teacher of the Year, Emmeline Mejia is already making an impact in TESOL education. Inspired by her time at CEHD and motivated by her students’ resilience, Mejia is creating a classroom based on belonging and purpose. Read more...