Georgia State University

Abigail Alphonse and Destiny Thompson are the 2024-2025 recipients of the College of Education & Human Development's Alonzo and Gwendolyn Crim Endowed Scholarship.

Christy Jarrard is the 2024-2025 recipient of the College of Education & Human Development's Amy R. Lederberg Award for Outstanding Research in Educational Psychology.

To be eligible for the Dean's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.

To be eligible for the President's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.

Sudarshan Narayanaswamy has earned the Wayne S. Kell Award for Academic Achievement from Georgia State University. The award is given to the senior who has achieved the highest scholastic average for all course work taken at Georgia State.

Grace Ford has earned the Wayne S. Kell Award for Academic Achievement from Georgia State University. The award is given to the senior who has achieved the highest scholastic average for all course work taken at Georgia State.

Michael Jo Saint is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Dissertation in School Psychology Award, which is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of school psychology.

Emily Broach and Amiaya Smart are the 2025 recipients of the Outstanding School Counseling Student Award, which is given to master's students in the school counseling program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school counseling profession and program.

The Nell Hamilton Trotter Award recognizes an outstanding commitment to student involvement and is the highest student leadership award presented by the university.

Sarah Byrd is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Rehabilitation Counseling Student Award, which is given to a master's student in the rehabilitation counseling program in recognition of a strong commitment to the profession and advocating for people with disabilities.

Grace Lee is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Award, which is given to a master's student in the clinical mental health counseling program in recognition of leadership, service, advocacy, scholarship and mentorship.

Qianyi Wang is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counseling Psychology, which is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

Jhanelle Adams and Carrie Lorig are the 2025 recipients of the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in School Psychology from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. Every year, the College of Education & Human Development honors its students for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their fields of study. The Honors Day ceremony recognizes these exceptional individuals and the contributions they've made to the university, college and the community. This award is given to school psychology doctoral students in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

Michelle Aiello is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Dissertation in Counseling Psychology Award, which is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of counseling psychology.

Kelviyonna Clay is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding School Psychology Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. Every year, the College of Education & Human Development honors its students for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their fields of study. The Honors Day ceremony recognizes these exceptional individuals and the contributions they've made to the university, college and the community. The award is given to a master's or educational specialist student in the school psychology program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school psychology profession and program.

Ameel Ashford and Estrella Olvera are the 2025 recipients of the Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education Award. Every year, the College of Education & Human Development honors its students for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their fields of study. The Honors Day ceremony recognizes these exceptional individuals and the contributions they've made to the university, college and the community. The award is given in recognition of excellence and scholarship in the Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education program with a concentration in preschool through grade five.

Keyonta Brown is the 2025 recipient of the Best All Around Birth-Five Educator Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development at its Spring 2025 Honors Day Ceremony. Every year, the College of Education & Human Development honors its students for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their fields of study. The Honors Day ceremony recognizes these exceptional individuals and the contributions they've made to the university, college and the community. The award is given in recognition of outstanding academic excellence in the Birth Through Five program.

Emmilee Lancaster is the 2025 recipient of the Megan Gaddis Life Toucher Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development at its Spring 2025 Honors Day Ceremony. Every year, the College of Education & Human Development honors its students for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their fields of study. The Honors Day ceremony recognizes these exceptional individuals and the contributions they've made to the university, college and the community. This award is given to an outstanding first-year teacher who views the teacher-student relationship as reciprocal and creates within the classroom a learning community which inspires the students and affirms their experiences and backgrounds.

Lindsey Hicks is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Tier I Educational Leadership Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development during its Spring 2025 Honors Day Ceremony. Every year, the College of Education & Human Development honors its students for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their fields of study. The Honors Day ceremony recognizes these exceptional individuals and the contributions they've made to the university, college and the community. This award is given to a student in the educational leadership program who has had an outstanding clinical experience related to K-12 leadership.

Faamata Fonoimoana is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Tier II Educational Leadership Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development during its Spring 2025 Honors Day Ceremony. Every year, the College of Education & Human Development honors its students for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their fields of study. Our Honors Day ceremony recognizes these exceptional individuals and the contributions they've made to the university, college and the community. The award is given to a student in the educational leadership Tier II program who has demonstrated outstanding work with site-based action research and clinical experiences.

Jooyoung Choi, Jairus Hallums and Kristina Jackson are the 2025 recipients of the Outstanding Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Student Award. Every year, the College of Education & Human Development honors its students for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their fields of study. The Honors Day ceremony recognizes these exceptional individuals and the contributions they've made to the university, college and the community. This award is given to students who have exhibited academic excellence, leadership and service in the educational leadership doctoral program.

Sonny S. Patel, a student of the Ph.D. in Communication Studies program, earned a 2025 George M. Sparks Award from Georgia State University, recognizing students, faculty and staff who are willing to go the extra mile with humor and perseverance.

Zara-al-batul Muhammad, a student of the Bachelor of Science in Biological Science program, earned a 2025 George M. Sparks Award from Georgia State University, recognizing students, faculty and staff who are willing to go the extra mile with humor and perseverance.

Keisha Lanier Brown is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Research, Measurement and Statistics Ph.D. Student Award, which is given to a doctoral student who has exhibited academic excellence in the research, measurement and statistics program.

Benedicta Ampomah is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Research, Measurement and Statistics Master's Student Award. The award is given to a master's student who has exhibited academic excellence in the research, measurement and statistics program.

Gabriela Howard is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding M.A.T. (Master of Teaching) Student Award in Middle Level Education. The award is given to a student in the M.A.T. Middle Level Education program for academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

Kiana Stuckey is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding B.S.E. Student Award in Middle Level Education. The award is given to a student in the middle level education undergraduate program for academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

Ryan Warren is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Social Foundations Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. The award is given to a graduate teaching assistant in recognition of outstanding teaching in the classroom and in working with individual students.

The Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counselor Education and Practice is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

The Outstanding Dissertation in Counselor Education and Practice Award is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of counselor education and practice.