Student Recognitions

Collegiality and Professionalism Recognition

This recognition is presented to SEHD undergraduates who have demonstrated extraordinary collegiality and professionalism with their colleagues, peers, and with faculty and staff during the year. The student’s collegial dispositions demonstrate a strong commitment to their academic and professional communities.

The student will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Is a supportive and collaborative partner by investing in the shared responsibilities of a group;
• Demonstrates a demeanor of humility and continued improvement. The nominee is willing to tolerate ambiguity for the sake of problem solving and consistent learning;
• Maintains a strengths-based perspective of the communities with which they work;
• Contributes to the learning and knowledge in courses;
• Supports an inclusive learning space through adhering to course, school and university policies;
• Communicates, in all forms (written, verbal, nonverbal, etc.) with peers, faculty and staff in ways that are clear, kind, and attuned to each person.

Ahtziri Cabral-Estrada
Heather Eberhardt
Neil Fitzmaurice
Ashley Koehl
Abigail Mekonnen
Stephanie Perez
Nicolle (Niki) Roberts
Joseph St. Cyr

Outstanding Student Recognition

This recognition is presented to SEHD undergraduates who have demonstrated outstanding service, leadership, and academic achievement during the year, and is committed to serving the University community.

The student will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Academic performance
• Participation in on-campus and/or off-campus activities
• Work experience while attending college
• Other exceptional qualifications or service

Merry Aung
Rosemary Calvert
Adilene Manzo
Sam Martinez
Esli Rivera
Celestine Swehla
Antonio Tasayco
Serenity Travis

Leadership Recognition

This recognition is given to SEHD undergraduates who have shown extraordinary leadership during the academic year within and beyond the School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver.

The student will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Commitment to promoting diversity within the School of Education and Human Development
• Demonstration of organizational leadership abilities by holding leadership positions either within or outside of the campus community
• Informal leadership by serving as a role model to the other students, supporting other students, and stepping into when needed.
• Utilization of leadership talents to initiate positive changes within the School of Education and Human Development

Kharesa Chavez
Maggie Gonzalez
Tammy Licano
Luz Moreno

Community Service Recognition

This recognition is given to SEHD undergraduates who have made outstanding contributions in community service at the University of Colorado Denver and is dedicated to promoting equity and access to opportunity for all.

The student will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Contribution of volunteer time and service to an organization or in the community during the academic year
• Participation in activities that benefit and improve the overall community experience
• Dedication to promoting equity and access to opportunity

Lisa Bloomfield
Jose Luis Peredo
Aaron Valle

Undergraduate Champion Recognition

The Undergraduate Champion Recognition is given to advocates and supporters of undergraduate success, whether faculty, staff, or other SEHD-affiliated community members. An undergraduate champion is someone who is committed to the personal, academic, and professional lives of undergraduate students.

Khadija AlQurashi
Adriana Alvarez
Jennifer Camacho Taylor
Tammie Mack
Arianne Rivera
Valerie Sherman
Jenny Smock
Renee Wilkins Clark

Harriette Pipes McAdoo Academic Excellence Award

Jennifer Flores Dircio 

Joseph Gallegos Servant Leadership Award

Nhu Vo
Nayzeth Landa

Outstanding Community Partner

Family Tree Inc.

Passionate Educator

Sapphire Barclay

Community Educator for Equity

Kellie Basset

Curious Researcher

Samantha Guerra   

Outstanding Mentor (elementary/secondary)

Liz Norkus (elementary)
Caroline Danks (secondary)