College of Education and Human Development
Kimberly Avila Receives "Mason Award" from AER
May 31, 2012
Kimberly Avila, a doctoral student in special education, received the peer nominated "Mason Award" from the Virginia chapter of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired.
A certificate and monetary award were presented to Avila at the chapter's annual conference in Williamsburg. The award is presented to a deserving professional whose achievements have benefited Virginia citizens who are visually impaired and who has been innovative in the field of education, rehabilitation, or human services.
Avila was also elected by her peers to represent them at the National Leadership Consortium in Sensory Disabilities at the Office of Special Education Programs in Washington, D.C.
Kimberly Avila (right in photo) with Senator Tom Harkin; Dr. Kathleen Huebner; and Uma Soman, doctoral fellow.
For additional information:
- College of Education & Human Development: cehd.gmu.edu
- Graduate School of Education: gse.gmu.edu
- Division of Special Education: gse.gmu.edu/programs/sped
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