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In the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at George Mason University, our faculty are the cornerstone of academic excellence and innovation. Committed to advancing knowledge, fostering intellectual curiosity, and shaping the next generation of leaders, our distinguished professors and researchers consistently contribute to their fields with groundbreaking research, outstanding teaching, and impactful community engagement.

Over the years CEHD faculty have received numerous Fulbright Scholar awards, George Mason Presidential Awards, SCHEV Awards, and Stearns Center Teaching Awards. Recent awards include:

  • 17 faculty awards received in FY25
  • 1 Fulbright U.S. Scholar
  • 1 National Academy of Education Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • 1 Association of Mathematics Teacher Education (AMTE) Early Career Award
  • 1 The Academy of Leisure Sciences (TALS) Fellow
  • 1 The Academy of Leisure Sciences (TALS) New Researcher Award
  • 1 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Fellow
  • 1 Teacher Education Division of Council for Exceptional Children Excellence in Teacher Education Award
  • 1 Margaret C. Howell Award
  • 1 Jade Barricelli Spirit of Advising Excellence Award
  • 1 David Rose Universal Design for Learning Research Award
  • 1 Stearns Center Teaching Excellence Award
  • 1 Stearns Center Adjunct Teaching Excellence Award
  • 2 George Mason Presidential Medals
  • 1 Outstanding Supervisor Award
  • 1 Adjunct Faculty Service Award
  • 1 HR Outstanding Achievement Award

CEHD Faculty News

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CEHD Faculty Honored by The Academy of Leisure Sciences (TALS)

December 9, 2025

TALS recognizes and celebrates the distinguished achievements of two faculty members from George Mason’s Recreation Management and Sport and Recreation Studies Programs. Read more...
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Principal Registered Apprenticeship Program hopes to grow future school leaders

November 12, 2025

This initiative provides full funding to those selected by their school divisions to participate in our Education Leadership certificate program, removing barriers and giving more individuals the opportunity to advance their careers in education. Read more...
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CEHD Faculty Recognized at 2025 COMAP Awards

November 6, 2025

Jennifer Suh received the Sol Garfunkel Award for her leadership in bringing mathematical modeling to elementary level students. Read more...
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CEHD and University Libraries are building a tool to improve navigating education research

September 3, 2025

Seth Hunter is working with University Libraries and EBSCO to develop a tool that utilizes AI to help practitioners find and interpret evidence-based practices and that can to improve student outcomes. Read more...

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