College of Education and Human Development
2015 Agnes Meyer Honorees and Other Award-Winning CEHD Alumni
April 13, 2015
Congratulations to the following 2014-15 award-winning educators who are alumni of the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University.
Your accomplishments make us proud!
The Washington Post
Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Awards
Arvinder Johri
- Nanette Hof
Mount Daniel Elementary School
Falls Church, VA
✽ MS, Curriculum and Instruction, 1996: Early Childhood Education; and a BA in English.
- Arvinder Johri
New Directions Alternative Education Center
Prince William County, VA
✽ PhD in Education, 2012; and MS, Curriculum and Instruction, 2004: Secondary Education. Dr. Johri is also an adjunct instructor for the college.
✽ Read The Washington Post's inspiring story about Dr. Johri! »
The Washington Post
Distinguished Educational Leadership Awards
Tyrone Byrd
- Tyrone Byrd
George Mason High School
Falls Church City, VA
✽ MEd, Education Leadership, 2003.
- Greg Machi
Anne E. Moncure Elementary School
Stafford County, VA
✽ MEd, Education Leadership, 2003.
Virginia Awards
Kelly Nickerson
Virginia's National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year
- Kelly Nickerson
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Woodbridge, VA
✽ MEd, Education Leadership, 2008; and a BS in Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources.
Virginia Region 6 Teacher of the Year
- Matthew T. Newton
Fishburn Park Elementary School
Roanoke, VA
✽ Currently pursuing a degree at George Mason University: MEd, Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Assistive Technology.
Virginia "Super Teacher" Award
- Rory Dippold
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Falls Church, VA
✽ PhD in Education, 2015, with a specialization in Educational Psychology.
✽ Read more »
National Awards
Aspiring Superintendent Scholarship from AASA, The School Superintendents Association
- Matthew Ragone
Langley High School
McLean, VA
✽ Currently pursuing a PhD in Education, with a specialization in Education Policy.
✽ Read more »
Katharine Hale
Apple: Distinguished Educators Class of 2015
- Katharine Hale
Abingdon Elementary School
Arlington, VA
✽ MS, Curriculum and Instruction, 2015, with a concentration in Online Learning in Schools.
✽ Read more »
If you know of other award-winning alumni, please let us know!
About CEHD
George Mason University's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) includes two schools: the Graduate School of Education, one of the most comprehensive education schools in Virginia, and the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism. CEHD offers a full range of courses, certificates, and degree programs on campus, online, and on site to more than 4,000 students each year. CEHD is fully accredited by NCATE, and all licensure programs are approved by the Virginia Department of Education. George Mason University, located just outside of Washington, DC, is Virginia's largest public research university.
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