College of Education
May 2024 Graduates

Bachelor's Degrees

Elizabeth Acker
Early Childhood Education, BAE
Marisa Aguilar
Early Childhood Education, BAE

Thank you to all my amazing teachers and the support from my amazing family. I couldn’t have done this without you all.

Paulina Alcaraz Elizalde
Elementary Education, BAE
Kristin Elizabeth Alich
Elementary Education, BAE
Gracelyn C Anderson
Elementary Education, BAE

Huge shoutout to the family, friends, colleagues, mentors, and teachers who have supported me on this journey. All of the love, encouragement, and advice have brought me to today. Thank you!! Xoxo

Domonique M Arriola
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my Pathway family, to my husband and family; I couldn't have done this without you! Bubba and Sissy, Mommy loves you!

Jarman Alexis Aubry
Elementary Education, BAE

I have had so much unwavering support that has brought me to this moment. To my mom dad, brother, and the rest of my family, your love is my foundation. To my friends, your laughter is my joy.

Regan Forbes Bakke
Elementary Education, BAE

I want to thank my cohort for the last three years. They are all amazing people and brilliant future educators. I am forever thankful for you all.

Gabrielle Kaia Barnes
Elementary Education, BAE
Dominique A Barnes
Early Childhood Education, BAE

Thank you to the Early Childhood Program and Dr.Becka Lopez for helping me reach this milestone. Thank you to the College of Education Early Childhood Professors for the support along the way.

Amy Sue Bell
Elementary Education, BAE
Talia Shir Ben-Yosef
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE
Elle Jean Blaney
Literacy, Learning & Leadership, BS

Thank you to my friends, parents, and professors for the support! I wouldn't have made it without you!

Summer Megan Boring
Elementary Education, BAE
Kendall Nicole Brecheisen
Early Childhood Education, BAE

Thank you to all my friends and family for supporting me throughout this college experience. I love you and bear down!

Emma Brezenski
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my professors, family, and friends for the continuous love and support!

Georgia Brooks
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Grace Catherine Buchen
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my friends, family, and cohort for supporting me unconditionally! Bear Down!

Alma Renee Cabrera
Elementary Education, BAE

Gracias mami y papi

Javier Calderon
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Max Cameron
Literacy, Learning & Leadership, BS
Evelyn Cano
Elementary Education, BAE

To my family and loving fiancé, thank you for being my strength and my motivation. Mi familia es lo mas valioso de mi vida y por ellos lo logre. Los amo y lo hicimos!

Genevieve Rose Casarcia
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my mom and dad for always pushing me to strive for the best, and to my sisters Nicolette and Gabrielle for being the best role models.

Kiana N. Castillo
Deaf Studies, BSE

Gracias a mi familia y amigos que siempre me apoyaron y estuvieron conmigo a lo largo de mi educación.

Emily Ryan Castineiras
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my family, friends, professors, mentor teachers, and students for getting me here!

Stephanie Castro Casillas
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you lord, family and students for being part of this journey. I did it!

Kisiel Sophia Chapman
Early Childhood Education, BAE

Thank you to the moon and back to my students for being my best teachers!

April Chavez
Elementary Education, BAE
Ivonne Zouleth Cheang
Elementary Education, BAE
Samuel Chen
Project FOCUS, Service Learning Certificate

I would like to thank my teachers, peer mentors and family.

Jara Julianna Colelay
Elementary Education, BAE

As I celebrate my graduation, I celebrate your support. Thank you for being a part of my journey.

Greer M Coleman
Elementary Education, BAE
Alyssa Taylor Coleman
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to all the people that have made an impart in my educational journey! -Alyssa Coleman

Camryn LaRae Collins
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my loved ones, professors, mentor teachers, and other educators for your guidance and support. I wouldn't be walking today without the help from all of you. I'll be forever grateful.

Mina Anh Combs
Early Childhood Education, BAE
Michelle Cota
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to all who walked with me. Your belief shaped my journey. Carrying your support, I step forward into the next chapter.

Bryan Izhaid Cruz
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

Venir de un lugar pequeño no determina que no puedas llegar a uno mas grande

Malachi Daniels
Elementary Education, BAE
Lauren Louise Davenport
Early Childhood Education, BAE
Laura Ann Davert
Elementary Education, BAE

"Most of what I learn comes from those I teach."

Thalia V Derbyshire
Elementary Education, BAE

"When you see me fly, remember that you were the ones who painted my wings"

Herika Alaysa Duarte
Elementary Education, BAE

I did it for you Luciana !!! I love you my baby girl !!!

Mia B Dubin
Deaf Studies, BSE

Thank you to my friends and family for always believing in me, and a special thank you to my cohort. We earned this 🤟🏻

Breana Nikole Dubs
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you mom and dad for everything you have done for me. I wouldn't be here without you. Love you forever and always <3

Kirstin Leigh Dyckman-O'Donnell
Early Childhood Education, BAE

Thank you to my friends, family and teachers who have helped me get to where I am. I couldn't be more thankful to have each and everyone one of you!

Delaney Elkin
Early Childhood Education, BAE

Thank you Mom and Dad for supporting me throughout my education!

Kayla Rebecca Ellisor
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE

Thank you Mom and Dad. Love you both endlessly.

Ayleen Stephany Encinas Cruz
Early Childhood Education, BAE
Krisna Haydee Escobar
Elementary Education, BAE

I want to thank my husband for being super supportive on my journey of fulfilling my dream, thank you Josue! I love you! Gracias familia los quiero!

Britney Michelle Estrada
Elementary Education, BAE

Finally!! Miss Britney coming to a classroom near you!! Couldn’t have done it without you mom, dad, and court<3

Melissa Figueroa
Elementary Education, BAE

Padres, esto es para ustedes gracias por dármelo todo sin esperar nada a cambio. Hermanos, gracias por todo el apoyo incondicional. Los amo!

Marcella Fimbres
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Faith Rose Flores
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

Thank you to my family, friends and fur baby for helping me along the way!

Brianna Marie Foulk
Elementary Education, BAE
Andrew Gallegos
Project FOCUS, Service Learning Certificate

I want to thank my family and peer mentors.

Dannyra Garcia
Elementary Education, BAE
Elysia L Garcia
Elementary Education, BAE
Rachel C Garfield
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Lauren Shayne Gipson
Elementary Education, BAE
Nicole Louise Goldman
Deaf Studies, BSE

Thank you to my loving family for being my constant support and my biggest cheerleaders!

Amee Gonzalez
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

I made it. I want to thank my husband for his endless support and love.

Pamela Gonzalez Aceves
Early Childhood Education, BAE

A mi familia, gracias por su amor y apoyo incondicional. Sin ustedes, nada de esto sería posible! Los amo con toda mi alma. Y gracias a Dios por estar presente en cada momento de mi vida!

Jakia Niona Green
Early Childhood Education, BAE

BEAR DOWN!!

Alyssa Grijalva
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my family, friends, mentors, and students who've supported me throughout my journey! Without your wisdom and guidance, I couldn't have done it without you. ¡Esto es para ustedes!

Colin Patrick Grogan
Elementary Education, BAE
Seneca Angelita Guillen
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Saydee Monique Guzmán
Elementary Education, BAE

Having faith encourages the beauty of the mind and soul

Lauren Micaela Hartog
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

I am so grateful for the friends and family who have always supported me but am exceptionally blessed to have a mom who has shown me, in more ways than one, what it means to be strong, I love you!

Emily Hauger
Literacy, Learning & Leadership, BS
Taylee Jayden Heldt
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

Thank you for giving me a home away from home!

Shea Rowley Heslep III
Elementary Education, BAE

I want to thank my parents, my family, my teachers and everyone who helped me suceed. Thank you for all your support.

BaiLee Paige Hill
Mild to Moderate Disabilities, BSE
Abbey Elizabeth Hopp
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

Thank you to my friends and family for the endless support, I couldn't have done this without you! Next stop: Masters in Teaching and Teacher Education at the University of Arizona!

Rachael Skylar Horowitz
Elementary Education, BAE
Bethany Elayne Horton
Mild to Moderate Disabilities, BSE
Olivia Hulan
Elementary Education, BAE

To my family and friends: Thank you for joining me in celebration on this special day. I am beyond grateful for your unwavering love and support throughout this journey.

Annalisia Chentha Anderson Jacquez
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you so much for all my friends and family that have supported and believed in me on my educational journey. An especially special thanks to my loving husband and wonderful parents.

Belinda Jimenez
Elementary Education, BAE

Gracias a Dios, mis papás, mi familia, mis amigas, mis profesores y a todos mis estudiantes. No podría haberlo logrado sin su apoyo y amor.

Maggie Johnson
Early Childhood Education, BAE

Thank you for all the support and advice you have given me the last 2 years! I appreciate everything you did to help me with my education. I couldn’t have done this without all of you.

Kendall Paige Johnson
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE
Chen Ju
Literacy, Learning & Leadership, BS

Thank you to my amazing family, your support has been my rock through this journey. Love you all!

Kaitlynn Erin Kane
Elementary Education, BAE

"To the stars who listen and the dreams that are answered." Thank you to my Kindergarten shooting stars, my amazing mentor teacher, my Kindergarten team, Jess, Jean, Mom, Dad, all who supported me! <3

Camille Elizabeth Keck
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to all of my family! Without your help I would have not been able to do this! I love and appreciate you all so much! Thank you Jeff for supporting and encouraging me through every step.

Malik Ksouri
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

Thank you so much to my amazing family and friends who have helped me make it to this point! I will always cherish and appreciate the sacrifices you have made for me!

Katie Langan
Project FOCUS, Service Learning Certificate

I would like to thank my family, my parents, my brother, my teachers and all my friends.

Theone Bernice Lasa
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

A million thank you’s to those who believed in me every step of the way! Thank you to my professors and peers for expanding my knowledge and pushing me to think critically. Bear Down forever!

Christina Linsey Lombardi
Elementary Education, BAE
Gabriella Monique Lopez
Elementary Education, BAE

I want to thank my mom, grandparents, and fiancé for helping me and being supportive throughout college. Thank you to the rest of my family and friends as well! <3 I love you guys so much!

Lori Lowery
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

"All my life people have told me you're a shoe. What if I don't want to be a shoe?" And here I am! Thanks mom for always believing I could do it and not be a shoe.

Anthony Lue
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE
Krista Marie Lujan
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Devion Rahmeed Makres
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE
Sonjia Marie Martin
Elementary Education, BAE

I thank God for the opportunity to be what I always wanted to be.

Sarah Mathew
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE

I want thank my family, friends, and faculty for the past four amazing years!

Vanessa Danielle Matty
Elementary Education, BAE

Mom, Dad- Thank you for your endless love and support, I couldn't have done it without you. Jonathan, thank you for always being there to encourage and uplift me.

Maggie Lee Maxwell
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE

I want to thank my parents, Molly and Chris who have been my biggest supporters throughout my time here at U of A, my younger sister, Katie (Bucky), and all my friends and family!

Essence Malaysia McAfee
Deaf Studies, BSE

Behind my graduation cap, lies an invaluable team of supporters. Your unwavering belief in me has been my pillar of strength. Your faith and encouragement made it possible.

Hailey McFarland
Elementary Education, BAE

I want to say thank you to every single person that supported me during these past 3 years! The Lord has continued to bless me!

Isabel Katherine Meekma
Elementary Education, BAE
Jazmin Marie Mendez
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE
Paige Angela Miller
Early Childhood Education, BAE
Elizabeth T Mokhesi
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my family for supporting me! Thank you Jarell for keeping me motivated! And thank you dad for everything, I’m honored to do this for you!

Emma Moorehead
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE

I want to thank my friends, family, and partner for supporting me throughout this journey. Your support has meant the world to me.

Anabel Lidia Morales Flores
Early Childhood Education, BAE
Kira Morris
Deaf Studies, BSE

Remember, You’re the One Who Can Fill the World with Sunshine

Hayley Motika
Early Childhood Education, BAE

Thank you to Becka Lopez and Dorea Kleker for your never ending support during my time in the College of Education! Mama I made it!

Mia Riley Naccarato
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you Dad, Mom, Anthony, Grandma, Grandpa, Tommy, and Ava for always pushing me to be the best version of myself. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for you all. I did it!

Logan Nelson
Literacy, Learning & Leadership, BS

Thank you to every single person who has supported me along my journey. I could not be more thankful to have so much love in my life. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for every one of you.

Jenna Newkirk
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE

To my loving family, supportive professors, and wonderful friends, thank you for being a part of my college journey. Bear Down!

Ruby Aracely Ochoa
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE

It’s bittersweet that my time at the U of A is at its end. I can’t express my thanks for all the wonderful people I met. Forever thankful to my parents for all their sacrifices and love. Bear Down!

Shalisa Lourdes Ortega
Literacy, Learning & Leadership, BS

Thank you everyone who helped me get here. Especially mom and dad. Tata this ones for you. La Pura Vida para siempre.

Mimi Ovadia
Early Childhood Education, BAE
Jessica Page
Deaf Studies, BSE
Hannah Ryan Paquin
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

A special thank you to my amazing parents Gerry and Marcia who believed in me and helped me succeed throughout college.

Samantha M Paredes
Early Childhood Education, BAE

Thank you to all my friends and family who supported me throughout my journey as a first generation college student. ¡Te quiero todo!

Nasya Imani Patrick
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you all for coming to my graduation and for supporting me during this journey!

Myranda N Patton
Deaf Studies, BSE

I made it!!

Allison Grace Peck
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to everyone who has prayed for me, loved me and supported me through every step of this journey. I am ready to pass these wonderful gifts forward.

Lillian Antonia Perdomo
Literacy, Learning & Leadership, BS

Thank you Lord for your grace and faithfulness every single day! Thank you to my amazing family and sweet friends who helped me every step of the way! Bear down!

Chloe Marie Perdreauville
Elementary Education, BAE
Brenda Perea
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my family, friends, and loved ones for being there to support me throughout my journey. I feel grateful to have such a strong support system by my side, I love you all!

Matthew Peru
Elementary Education, BAE

I would like to thank my family for always having my back these past couple of years! You guys really made this possible with your endless support.

Victoria Pesqueira
Elementary Education, BAE
Robyn Tucker Pete
Elementary Education, BAE
Jessica Peters
Project FOCUS, Service Learning Certificate

I want to thank my peer mentors, teachers and Mom!

Liam "Reef" Peters
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

Thank you to everyone who has supported me over these last 4 years and given me the tools needed to be in the position I am in today, and always... Bear Down

Helen B Peterson
Elementary Education, BAE
Brynn Ann Plouck
Elementary Education, BAE
Samara Poole
Deaf Studies, BSE

Upgrades people, upgrades!

Kenia Abigail Portillo
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Aracely Lizbeth Portillo
Early Childhood Education, BAE
Marco Antonio Pride Jr
Deaf Studies, BSE

Thank you Mama and Papa for supporting within my college journey... yes even you Alonzo. Thank you for for because this group of people made me the person I am today.

Alex Pruchnic
Literacy, Learning & Leadership, BS

Thank you to my Mom and Dad for always supporting me, and to everyone else who helped me along the way. I love you all.

Paola Pulido
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my family for the endless support, los quiero mucho. For my mentor teacher Arlene Wade- Pena and my teaching partner, Valeria Thank you. Lo hice para mis padres.

Destiny Elise Pundt
Elementary Education, BAE
Sophia Marie Purpura
Elementary Education, BAE

I want to thank my friends and family for their support and encouragement throughout my journey.

Mariana Leticia Ramirez
Elementary Education, BAE

Gracias a mi mamá por siempre apoyar mis sueños y nunca dejar que me rindiera. Gracias a mi familia y mi novio que hoy estan aquí, y a mis angeles en el cielo. Todo esto es por ustedes.

Ariana Justina Ramirez
Early Childhood Education, BAE

Thank you to my parents, all their sacrifices, and support. Without them I would not be here.

Rosalba Ramirez
Elementary Education, BAE

Gracias a mi familia por todo su apoyo y por ser mi motivación.

Dennisa Mari Ramos
Deaf Studies, BSE

I want to thank my family for all their support, specially my sister for encouraging me through this chapter.

Valeria Guadalupe Regalado
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my family, for their endless support. To my mentor teacher, Mrs.Wade-Pena, and co-teacher, Paola, you were both a guiding light. Y gracias a mis padres, lo hice por ustedes.

Annalee Hall Reid
Elementary Education, BAE
Briana B Renteria
Elementary Education, BAE

I would like to thank Maria Orozco, the Pathways Program, and TRIO. To my cohorts, it has been a journey but we made it! I would also like to thank my family for their support and motivation!

Aldo Reyes
Elementary Education, BAE
Paula Johana Rhyne
Early Childhood Education, BAE
Amanda Richardson
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my family, friends, and professors for supporting me and guiding me for the past 4 years! I could not have done this without you all!

Bailey Ridgway
Elementary Education, BAE

To my family & friends who believed in me when times were hard, I couldn’t have finished this journey without you! A huge thanks to my mama for showing me what real strength looks like! I love you all

James Frank Rockow
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

Thank you to my family for supporting me, my friends for keeping me motivated, and my fiancé for keeping me grounded. Bear Down, Go Cats!

Jocelyn Yvette Rodriguez
Deaf Studies, BSE

Thank you to my family and my professors for always showing me your support!

Cynthia Janeth Rodriguez
Early Childhood Education, BAE
Emma Verónica Rodríguez Mejía
Elementary Education, BAE

Al celebrar hoy mi graduación, celebro el apoyo incondicional de mi familia, amigos y mentores. Su apoyo contribuyó a este logro el cual compartimos el día de hoy. De todo corazón, gracias.

Cheryl Anne Roman
Elementary Education, BAE

I want to thank my husband Paul, & family, I couldn't have made it through school without your support and love. We finally DID IT!!!!

Michelle Romero
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE

Thank you to each of my family and friends for the love and support on this journey to graduation. Your belief in me has been my strength. Here's to our collective happiness and the next chapter!

Grace Meiyun Ryan
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to all the amazing teachers within the College of Education. Your flexibility, patience, and caring attitude go a long way.

India D Sachar
Elementary Education, BAE
Darianna Paulette Salazar
Elementary Education, BAE

I wouldn’t have done this without my MAMA and my sister Kim. Thank you for always pushing me to reach my full potential. Without your love and support this wouldn’t have been possible.

Ashley Aaliyah Saldana
Elementary Education, BAE
Carla Sarabia
Deaf Studies, BSE
Lindsey Nicole Scavo
Mild to Moderate Disabilities, BSE
Tylee Faith Schaedler-Harrison
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE

Thank you to all the incredible people in my life for helping me get here! And as always BEAR DOWN!

Jaxen Schneider
Elementary Education, BAE

Bear Down

Mia Schneider
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my mom, dad, big brother and fiance. Could not have done any of this without your support.

Thelma A Scott
Mild to Moderate Disabilities, BSE

Thank you MOM, DAD, OLDER SISTER and her FAMILY, SISTERS, BROTHERS, AUNTIES, UNCLES, and my two best pals, OMAR and SARA! Your unwavering love took me to this very precious time!

Paola Irene Shaban-Longbrake
Deaf Studies, BSE

Thank you to my parents, siblings, mentors, teachers, and husband. I wouldn't be here today without your unconditional love and support, TQM.

Maygul Shakhmamedova
Elementary Education, BAE
Abigail Louise Sheppard
Mild to Moderate Disabilities, BSE

Thank you to my family for being my driving force. Without you, completing this would not be possible. In addition, thank you to my many angels in heaven for watching from above, “This is for you.”

Carsyn Sheridan
Literacy, Learning & Leadership, BS

I want to thank my supporters my family, my academic advisor, and everyone who has been by my side through my college journey!

Hakan Siqueiros
Project FOCUS, Service Learning Certificate

I want to thank Mom, Dad, Nana, Karina, my teachers, peer mentors and all my friends.

Melanie Bringas Smith
Mild to Moderate Disabilities, BSE

Thank you to all of my friends, co-workers, peers, and instructors for helping me accomplish my goal. A big thank you also to my family for their love and support. I couldn’t have done it without you!

Libia Jasmin Sosa
Elementary Education, BAE

"Every child deserves a champion:an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be."-Rita Pierson

Emma Stahly
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Michael Anthony Stark
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Hailey N Stevens
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my mom for always being by my side you are the light of my life and forever my inspiration!

Cherie Ann Stowell
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my beautiful family, instructors, mentor teachers, and friends who helped make this day possible.

Zoe Strangis
Project FOCUS, Service Learning Certificate

I want to thank my teachers, friends, mentors and family!

Mallorie Sturm
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you mom & dad for supporting me and helping me meet my goals! Also shoutout to all the wonderful people I have met during these 4 years!

Ashtyn N Sullivan
Elementary Education, BAE
Shijiang Sun
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Jacquelyn N Trejo
Literacy, Learning & Leadership, BS
Ashley Ann Urquides
Elementary Education, BAE
Ella Faith Valentine
Rehabilitation Studies & Services, BSE

To my amazing parents, family and friends, I am profoundly grateful for your presence in my life and for the invaluable role you have played in shaping my success.

Danika Valenzuela
Elementary Education, BAE
Mia Isabella Vega
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

Thank You Jesus for this experience at the U of A, I have loved my time here so much. Thank you to my amazing family and friends for supporting me. I can't believe this chapter is over! #graduated

Angelica Ophelia Venegas
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Amairany Viramontes
Elementary Education, BAE

I want to tank my family and teachers for their support and guidance through this journey. Thank you! GO WILDCATS!

Donald Ray Warnell Jr
Literacy, Learning & Leadership, BS
Kate Weber
Elementary Education, BAE

Thank you to my family for your unwavering support and endless love throughout these four years. Everything I do is for you all, I am endlessly grateful. "Wish me luck" -Carl Weber

Anna Elizabeth Weesner
Deaf Studies, BSE
Breanna L Williams
Elementary Education, BAE

Mom and Dad, thank you for always pushing me to reach my full potential. Without your love and support this wouldn’t have been possible. Ryan, your belief in me made me believe in myself. I love you.

Amanda Wilson
Elementary Education, BAE
Shante S Yazzie
Elementary Education, BAE
Fatimah Sulaiman Zamzeer
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS
Rafael Zepeda Jr
Leadership and Learning Innovation, BS

Thank you to my friends who helped me keep my head in the game and thank you to my kids who helped me stay motivated to finish.

Master's & Doctoral Degrees

Faqryza Mardeyah Binti Ab Latif
Educational Psychology, PhD
"How Do Virtual Research Programs Influence Underserved Students' Sense of Belonging in STEM?"

Alhamdulillah.

Lucas Agasse
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

Thank you Paige for all your love and support on this wild journey. Merci Papa et Maman pour tout votre amour et support rien de cela ne serait possible sans vous <3

Lily Anna Amador
Higher Education, MA
Morgan Lee Amdor
School Psychology, EdS
Brenda Lee Anderson
Higher Education, PhD
"Survivors of Sexual Violence Within the Campus Safety Apparatus: Power, Compliance, and Agency "

abolition is the only way forward.

Jillian M Apfel
Special Education - Deaf & Hard of Hearing, MA

My precious family, thank you for your unwavering support throughout my program. I can finally say, 'I did it!' Dad, you are here with me in spirit! \|m/

Andrea Marie Ayala
Educational Leadership, MEd

Thank you to my dad and kids for the sacrifices you made to help me get here. "Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.” – Malala Yousafzai

Miad Bahashwan
Educational Psychology, PhD

Thanks for Abdullah(My lovely husband), Thanks for Sarmad and Sarra'a (My children), Thanks for my family, Thanks for Dr. Cimetta, and my friends. I am deeply grateful for your constant support!

Deborah Bamford
Higher Education, MA

I consider myself so lucky to have such amazing support from everyone in my life including my parents, my loving husband Kyle, and my cats! Thank you for helping me through this journey.

Jazzmyn May Bando
Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis, MA
Maria Cristina Barker
Educational Leadership, EdD
"Teacher Efficacy and Impacts of Justice Centered Inclusive Settings on Multiply Marginalized and Underrepresented Preschool Students"

Mike, Hazel, Henry and Fam! Couldn't have done it without you all! Thanks for being my biggest cheerleaders. ❤️

Kayla Beard
School Psychology, PhD
"Creating from our Mothers’ Gardens: Intergenerational Hair Narratives and Black Adolescent Identity Development"

Thank you Mommy, Thank you Daddy, Thank you God

Viviana Beltran
Educational Psychology, MA

Thank you to everyone in the educational psychology department for their continued support. They are always prepared to help students reach their goals! Bear Down!

Mayra Bojorquez
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Gracias, ama y apa, por todo. Con su apoyo, "si se pudo." Estoy lista para marcar la diferencia en la educación, inspirada por su amor y orientación.

Misarai Bojorquez
Special Education - Visual Impairment, MA

Si se pudo familia! Los amo!

Christian Theodore Bolin
Educational Leadership, MEd

Thank you Mom, Rande and Alley!! Love you guys!

Jenna Yvonne Brocchini
Educational Leadership, EdD
"The Self-fulfilling Prophecy of Black Male Stereotype Threat in K-12 Education: A Love Letter to My Son "

I dedicate this achievement to my family, Brocchinis make it happen! I love you! A special thank you to my Baba and the incredible professors at UA for their guidance and wisdom. Congrats grads!

Jonathan Eston Brown
Teaching, Learning, & Sociocultural Studies, PhD
""Culturally Responsive is Sort of the Big Umbrella Under Which I Try to Work:" K-12 Teachers' Framings and Tensions Around Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching "

Thank you Sterling and Mama June for loving and supporting me. I love you!

Denise Burruel
Higher Education, MA

Gracias a mis padres, familia y amigos por su apoyo!

Breanne Lynn Bushu
Educational Leadership & Policy, PhD
"Education Coalitions’ Narrative Strategy in Arizona Legislative Testimony: A Narrative Policy Framework Study"
Ernesto Cabrera Jr
Higher Education, MA

Chingón, cabrón, y con otro diploma. To my family, friends and mentors, this is for you and because of you. #BearDown

Kei-Li Diane Carey
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

Thank you to my parents, Elyse, and my students.

Mary Katherine Carswell
Counseling - Rehabilitation and Mental Health, MA

Thank you to my friends and family for supporting me. Most importantly, thank you to John, who hasn't so much as let me cook a meal the past year and who finds every possible opportunity to uplift me.

Jazmin Casillas
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd
Martha Alicia Castillo
Educational Leadership, EdD
"‘I Am My Mother's Daughter’: The Interwoven Role of Family and Community in the Persistence and Success of First-Generation Latina College Students"

To my husband Jorge thank you for being my rock, I love you! Mom, Dad esto es para ustedes nada de esto podria ser possible sin sus sacrificios amor, y apoyo en cada etapa de mi vida, los amo mucho!

Peyton Blythe Ceboll
Counseling - School Counseling, MA

Thank you to everyone who has cheered me on throughout this journey. Your support and presence means the world. For Z, who made this all possible. I love you!

Felicia Jane Chew
Educational Leadership, MEd

Be amazing!

Madison Clark
Special Education - Severe & Multiple Disabilities, MA
Allyson Clingman-Kittle
Counseling - School Counseling, MA

To my friends and family (most importantly Mom, Dad, and Chase), your belief in me made me believe in myself. I am here today because of your love, thank you.

Hope Clinton
Secondary Education, MEd

Thank you to my family and my partner. Without your love and support, this wouldn’t be possible.

James Cray
Counseling - Rehabilitation and Mental Health, MA
Micaela Cruz
School Psychology, MA

To all my angels on Earth and in Heaven, this is just the beginning.

Trinh Dao
Higher Education, MA

Thank you to my parents and friends for making the last two years so special and memorable!

Brittany Nikkole Darus
Secondary Education, MEd
Travis Dean
Educational Psychology, MA

"The adjustment of individual activity on the basis of this social consciousness is the only sure method of social reconstruction." -John Dewey

Maria Demetriou
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Love to all my friends, family and Elvis!!

Miranda Elise Diaz
Counseling - Rehabilitation and Mental Health, MA

I am endlessly grateful for my family and friends that have provided mountains of support and encouragement. Apa, Mom, Blanquita, Mark, Raquel, Joshua, and Lea, I would be nothing without you.

Lian Taylor Don
Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis, MA
Kade Downs
School Psychology, PhD
"“Remember, you’re a master teacher”: Counternarratives of Implementation Fidelity"

“By small and simple things are great things brought to pass.” (Alma 37:6)

Carlos Arturo Duran Jr
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Thank you to everyone that supported me on this journey, specifically my beloved wife and parents. I wouldn't be the man I am today without your support and encouragement.

Daniel Early
Special Education - Visual Impairment, MA
J. Eik Diggs
Language, Reading and Culture, PhD
"Black Feminist Protest Pedagogies in the Multilingual Classroom"

Forever thanks to Mom, Dad, and Hunk for teaching me unwavering love. To KG, thanks for being D for dub. To my committee and friends; you are beyond appreciated. And to the ancestors - here we are.

Enid-Janessa Herrera Escobar
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Thank you to my husband Edgar, my kids Ene and Davi, and my parents

Elizabeth Estrella
Higher Education, MA

Thank you to everyone in my life for supporting me, loving me, and always being in my corner. Thank you to my mom and dad for loving me and pushing me to be my best always.

DJ Bailey Fallstrom
Counseling - School Counseling, MA

I want to thank my family for being on this journey with me

Jaclyn (Jaye) Ferrone
Higher Education, MA

Thank you to my amazing coworkers at Arizona Online, my friends, professors at COE and my family. Thank you, Grandpa- this degree is for you!

Kim Therese Finnerty
Educational Leadership, EdD
"Representation Matters: Elevating Diverse Voices in a Predominantly White High School"

Thank you, Gary, Mac & Austin, Dr. Mruczek, Dr. Bertrand, Dr. Del Mar, my 2021 Cohort, and the University of Arizona!

Megan D Forecki
Higher Education, PhD
"Funds of Knowledge and Major Choice Among Low-Income & Working-Class Students"
Samantha Jo Frantz
Language, Reading and Culture, PhD
"Why Are You Wasting Your Time With Us In Prison?: A Narrative Analysis of Incarcerated Individuals' Experiences With Education"

Thank you to my mom for being my biggest fan and supporter in everything I do. Ron, I know you would be proud if you were here. Thank you, Jill, for all of your guidance and support.

Yvette Chantel Gagum
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

Thank you to my Mom, Dad, Little Sister, and Little Brother! Ich hab ihr alle so sehr lieb!

Faith Gallup
Counseling - Rehabilitation and Mental Health, MA
Natali Minoica Garcia-Quezada
Counseling - Rehabilitation and Mental Health, MA

Thank you to my loved ones & those who helped me along the way. You each hold a special place in my heart. I couldn't have done this alone. Los quiero mucho <3 - A message from your future therapist.

Hannah Gentry
Higher Education, MA

Thank you to my family, friends, and mentors! Love & appreciate y'all ❤️

Sarah Hannah Gomez
Language, Reading and Culture, PhD
Eliseo Gomez
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

In education, people develop the power to perceive critically the way they exist in the world…they come to see the world not as a static reality, but as reality in process, in transformation. –Freire

Danielle Gonzalez
Special Education - Severe & Multiple Disabilities, MA

Thank you to all my family and friends for the continued support! I wouldn’t have made it without you all!

Laurel Grigg Mason
Higher Education, PhD
"Undergraduate Research and Students with Learning Disabilities: Tensions Between the Exclusivity and Promise of the Experience "

Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way - colleagues, my advisor, my friends, and especially my family!

Lizbet Gutierrez
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

Le doy muchas gracias a mis padres, a Dios, y todos los que hicieron esto possible<3

Megan Hand
Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis, MA

This has been a long, stressful but enjoyable journey. I want to thank my parents, my boyfriend Hunter and my family/friends for all the support and love through this journey. I love you all!

Emily Jade Harrison
Secondary Education, MEd

My darling daughters- I love you endlessly, thank you for supporting me through this journey. Love, Mommy

Camille Haynie
School Psychology, EdS
Ariel Jordan Heller
Counseling - School Counseling, MA
Karla Hetherington
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Thank you husband, Leah, Vika, Danika, Omar for your love and support. Gracias LOS AMO!!!

Samuel Horning
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

Thank you TEACH AZ professors and classmates!

Sabryna Jade Jaimez
Educational Psychology, MA

Thank you to my husband, son and family for supporting me and motivating me!

Ruth Mary Jay
Educational Leadership & Policy, PhD
""How Soon Should I Reclassify My Students?" How Do Successful Teachers And Administrators Talk About The Time English Language Learners Need to Reach English Proficiency?"

To my loving children, Russell and Stephanie, thank you for believing in me. Todd, my love, thank you for always being there for me. Dr. Combs, thank you for seeing me through to the finish line.

Lakyn Kearns
School Psychology, PhD
"From Desks to Zen: Impacts of Chair Yoga on Elementary Students"

Thank you to all of the amazing people who supported me during this journey!

Zoe Alyse Keeter
Secondary Education, MEd

I wouldn't be here today without my incredible husband, or my family (new and OG)! I love you so much!

Jennifer Nicole King
Special Education - Visual Impairment, MA

A special thanks to my family for all the support and patience these last 3 years, and to my professors (Doctors Hong, Tsinajinie, Serino, and Hopper) for such a positive experience!

Dana Kruse
Higher Education, MA
Avery Elizabeth Lackner
Counseling - Rehabilitation and Mental Health, MA

Go Cats!

Celina E LaForge
School Psychology, PhD
"Parent Acceptability Of Function Based Treatment For Childhood Challenging Behavior In A Sample Of Hispanic Families"

Thank you to my family, professors, mentors, and friends for supporting me throughout my journey. Here’s to the next chapter!

Christopher James Lambert
Educational Leadership, EdD
"Listening to the Lived Experiences of Black Students in a Suburban, Open Enrollment Public High School"

Thank you to my amazing family for supporting me on this journey! I love you!!

Xiaojie Li
Higher Education, PhD
"International Students' Social Integration and Social Support"

Zsolt, thank you for being with me along this journey! Happy 9th anniversary!

Tam Li-Vidal
Higher Education, MA

Thank you to everyone who has walked alongside me on this journey! You know who you are :)

Tracey Lisacki
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Thank you to All my family & close friends for supporting me throughout this past year. Special THANKS to my husband Anthony, daughter Veda & son Salvador, I wouldn't have succeeded without your love

Michelle B Loya
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

Thank you to my family, friends, colleagues, mentors and students for all your support. Praise be to God I now get to go live my dream! <3

Madison Leigh Loya
Educational Leadership, MEd

Thank you to everyone in my life who has supported me in this journey of receiving my master’s degree! I appreciate and love all of you. Beardown!!

Emily Christine Macaluso
Teaching and Teacher Education, MA

Thank you friends and family for supporting me through highs and lows and God for giving me the strength to persevere. Love you all!

Amanda Catherine Macedo
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Thank you to my family and friends for supporting me and allowing me to accomplish my dreams. I thank the Lord above for blessing me with the opportunities I have been given.

Ada Malcioln Martin
Educational Leadership, EdD
"What They Say vs. What They Do: A Qualitative Analysis of Failed Racial Redress at Historically White Institutions"

I want to give special thanks to my husband, Bryan, without whom none of this would be possible, my children, Hannah and Zane, my ancestors, my professors, and my dear friends. Te quiero mucho!

Camille Martinez-Yaden
Language, Reading and Culture, PhD
"An Exploratory Study of Elementary School Students’ Discussions About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through the Use of Social Justice Awareness Circles "

Nia, Oya G T-Taccui Am Hab E-ju: Our Dream Fulfilled. Thank you to the elders, my children, my husband, my tribal community, my friends, my committee, and to all of the beauty that is before us.

Jennifer McBeth
Educational Leadership & Policy, PhD
"Opportunity Hoarding through Arizona's Voucher Expansion of 2022"

Thank you to my amazing family and supportive faculty advisors. Your guidance and belief in me has been my greatest inspiration. I couldn't have done it without you!!

Mary McLachlan
Teaching, Learning, & Sociocultural Studies, PhD
""Nothing Without Labor:" Workings of Whiteness in a Rural School System"
Samantha Moe
School Psychology, PhD
"A Qualitative Study of Parental Empowerment and Satisfaction in Initial IEP Meetings"

To my amazing husband and family, thank you for your constant support and encouragement through this journey. To my amazing cohort and life long friends, I am forever grateful. We made it!

Jennifer Moreno
Special Education - Deaf & Hard of Hearing, MA

Thank you to my wonderful family and fiancé for supporting me throughout this program. I couldn't have done it without you!

Carlos Moreno
Educational Psychology, MA
Rebecca Murillo
Educational Psychology, MA

Thank you to my family for supporting me through this amazing journey, I could not have done this without you all. This degree is for you guys and because of you guys! Los quiero mucho.

Michael Musick
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

Many thanks to the College of Education for helping me excel at my Dream

Taylor-Kristen Myers Saltzgaver
School Psychology, PhD
"Examining the Influence of Racial Self-Identity on Black Adolescents' Psychological Well- Being: A Mixed-Methods Study Across Counties in Arizona and Florida"

I have so much gratitude to my family, friends, Dr. Kirkpatrick, Dr. Perfect and kids! We did it!

Rahaf Ahmed Naseef
Teaching and Teacher Education, MA

I am grateful to Allah and then to my family for being my pillars of strength throughout my master's journey :)

Angel Anthony Navarro
Counseling - Rehabilitation and Mental Health, MA

I want to thank my husband, Sean and our four cats, my parents, brother, sister, my mentors and mentees I have had throughout the years, and my amazing extended family for all you have done! Love you!

Bryan Ngo
Counseling - School Counseling, MA
Matthew Nosal
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

Thanks mom! Thanks grandma!

Dylan James Oppelt
Secondary Education, MEd
Michelle Osuna
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

“It takes a dream to get started, desire to keep going, and determination to finish.” I Love you girls. You are what keeps me going everyday!

Yuhyun Park
Counselor Education & Supervision, PhD
"Exploring East Asian International Doctoral Students’ Experiences in Clinical Supervision: a Phenomenology Using Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory "

Thanks to my fiancée Yunjin, my family and friends, my advisor Dr. Mayes, my faculty, Dr. Tashjian, Dr. Hartley, Dr. Kepic, Dr. Ahn, Dr. Kroeger, my supervisor Dr. Zhang, my mentor, Dr. Hutchins

Arlett Perez
Higher Education, PhD
"Families, Culture, Community: Expanding Understanding of What Catalyzes Student Success in a Pre-College Upward Bound Program"

Thank you!

Eva Piña-Malbon
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

To my loving family, Thank you for being so supportive throughout my studies. I could not have done it without you, and I want you to know that my graduation is a shared accomplishment. I love you!

Priscilla Polanco
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Thank you to my family, friends, students and teachers! I couldn’t do this without you❤️💙

Marelia Policroniades
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

I’d like to thank my friends, family, and program instructors for supporting my dream in becoming a teacher. They didn’t let me give up and they cheered me on the whole way!

Michelle Pompa
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

My graduation is a shared accomplishment. Thank you, God, for your everyday guidance. Thank you to my granddaughter, children, husband, parents, and siblings, for your support and encouragement.

Damaris Karely Ponce
Counseling - Rehabilitation and Mental Health, MA

Thank you Dra Perry for all the guidance and support! Gracias a mi mami Pily, sin ti no hubiera podido.

Theodore Pruyne
Secondary Education, MEd

Thank you to my professors and mentors in the HCAT program for all the help and support!

Stephane Ann Puryear
Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis, MA

To my entire family & friends, thank you for your unconditional selflessness, your unwavering support, your countless sacrifices that have opened many doors for me to grow and succeed! Love y'all!

Jonathan Steve Quintero Galaviz
Educational Leadership, MEd

I want to thank my parents and siblings for always supporting in my education endeavors.

Carlos Ramirez
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

El limite es el cielo, Braking borders, making bridges

Christopher Rendes
Teaching & Teacher Education, PhD
"Multimodal Literacy for Learning"

Thank you!

Adellie Alexie Requena
Counseling - School Counseling, MA

Thank you to my amazing family for always loving and supporting me. Mom, Alex, Kadeem and Annie I love you all so much!!

christina Marie Robinson
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Paul & Leo, I love you! Thank you for all your support!

Lily Fumiko Rongey
Special Education - Disabilities, MA

Thank you to my family and friends who have helped me along the way! Bear down, go cats!

Cathryn Robbie Rose
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

Thank you to my family and especially Emily Macaluso, without whom I would not have made it through undergrad and Heidi Buross, without whom I would never have made it into this Program

Fany Salazar
Teaching, Learning, & Sociocultural Studies, PhD
"Parental Engagement in Mathematics from the Perspective of Mexican American Mothers"

Thank you to my family for all their support though this path.

Artemis Salazar
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

I wanted to take the time to thank my parents, friends, mentor teacher, supervisor, and other teachers for their support. I wouldn't be here if it was not for you guys. Thank you!

Adenike Samuel
Higher Education, MA

Thank you Professor Regina Deil-Amen ❤️, Thank you Professor Gary Rhoades ❤️. Thank you Professor Whitney Mohr ❤️

Ashley Sanchez
Counseling - School Counseling, MA

Muchas gracias a mis padres!

Rebecca Sanders
Counseling - School Counseling, MA
Christopher A Sanderson
Teaching, Learning, & Sociocultural Studies, PhD
"Are students plugged in and powered up? Working toward digital equity and inclusion in schools"

Thank you to my committee members, Drs. Castek, Orozco, and Smith. Dr. Castek has been nothing short of inspiring in my journey. Thank you to my wife, Gioia, and my children, Ryan and Keith.

Jessica Joy Santillan
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd
Kelly Schelble
Educational Leadership, EdD
"Autism in Saudi Arabia: The Development of Student-Teacher Relationships "

Slow and steady and with lots of love...

Curby Sickmon
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Thanks for all of the support given.

Rosa Maria Simon
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Thank you to my mother Rosa, In-laws (John and Berta), husband Pete, my son Shahean, and my daughter Alexis, for all your support! I could not have done it without all of you!

Kelly Jay Smith
Teaching, Learning, & Sociocultural Studies, PhD
"Knots in Nature: Analyzing the use of Augmented Reality in Environmental Education"

Thank you to family, friends, and colleagues who have been with me throughout this journey.

Vanessa Carin Sridoza
School Psychology, EdS
anthony stiel III
Secondary Education, MEd

Mom, Katie, and Libs thank you for all the encouragement, love, and support!

Chau Tieu
Secondary Education, MEd

Thanks to my husband and my family for being there and loving me and supporting my dreams!

Sara Townsend
School Psychology, MA

Thank you to my loved ones and to the wonderful school psychology faculty for all your support! Special thanks to KG, my rock.

Jamie Tracy
Special Education - Visual Impairment, MA

My daughter is the reason for it all. Thank you to my tribe for everything they’ve done to get me here.

Denice Tsinajinie
Higher Education, MA

Ahéhee' (Thank You) to my family & my pug Milo for the unconditional support and love. Ahéhee' to the ITEP team for supporting me and guiding me throughout my second year of my master's program.

Kierstyn Tami Tsosie
Higher Education, MA

Thank you to everyone whom I've been honored to cross paths with during this academic journey. Thank you to my family, friends, loved ones, and those who are no longer physically here.

Kaylee Taneesha Valencia
Teaching & Teacher Education, MEd

Primeramente le quiero dar gracias a dios por permitirme llegar hasta aqui. Tambien le quiero dar las gracias a mis padres y mis seres queridos! Los quiero!

Hiris Vela Garza
Special Education - Visual Impairment, MA

Gracias mami y papi x apoyarme siempre! Thank you to my siblings, you guys are the greatest. Shelly thanks for staying up late with me as moral support, you are the best human ever! Los amo a todos!

Leonel Villalobos Jr
Educational Leadership, MEd

Thank you to my family for being very supportive! This is one is for you Dad. Love you all!

Tracy Vincent
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Thank you to my wonderful family for supporting me as I pursued my masters degree. I could not have done this without your support.

Ciara Wagner
Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis, MA
Ben Wallek
Educational Leadership, EdD
"STEM Mentoring for Female Students of the Rural American West"

Thank you, Gerty, for always supporting me!

Katrissa Waters
Special Education - Mild-Moderate Disabilities, MA

Thank you to my family who has picked up the slack and made sacrifies so that this day could finally get here. I couldn't have done it without you. I love you Bramaral, Sir Bramaral, and Kalani.

Jermaine Williams Jr.
Higher Education, PhD
"To Be Reel: A Narrative Inquiry of Black Student Placemaking and Digital Engagement"

To God be the Glory! Thank you to my parents, ChiQuita and Jermaine Williams Sr. All the love to my girls Jah’Nise, Jiyah, and Arriah. Finally, Naptown, I carry you with me always. Peace, Dr. Maine!

Christopher Winters
Secondary Education, MEd

Forever a student (so I don't have to pay back my loans ). To all who supported me, thank you!

Alyssa Wise
Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis, MA
Sienna Lynne Wyse
Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis, MA
Gabrielle Yocupicio
Language, Reading and Culture, PhD
"Language Ideology & Pedagogical Views Across Roles: Examining a Spanish Heritage Language Program"
Jihee Yoon
Teaching, Learning, & Sociocultural Studies, PhD
"Catharsis: The Aesthetics of Youth Being in (Un)YPAR Spaces"

Words cannot express the love I have received and honor it has been to be supported by my beautiful community. Thank you to my committee for your love and care. Free Palestine now and forever.