Awards Archive - Attallah College of Educational Studies

Innovating Science Education: Joelle Prate’s Mission to Enhance Learning Through Technology

November 12, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Joelle Prate, Ph.D. in Education candidate, has been awarded Chapman University’s Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year. This honor recognizes Prate’s commitment to advancing science education and educational technology to enhance student learning, particularly at the elementary school level. A Journey Rooted in Science and Education Prate’s academic path began with a bachelor’s degree

Chapman Professor Stephany Cuevas Invited to U.S. Department of Education’s Family Engagement Evidence Convening

October 22, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Stephany Cuevas, assistant professor at Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, was invited by the U.S. Department of Education to join their Family Engagement Evidence Convening. The convening explored the rapidly growing evidence around family engagement as a key level for school improvement and student success – academically, socially and emotionally. Cuevas’ research on family

Thompson Policy Institute’s Annual Summit Highlights Disability as Vital Part of Advocacy Efforts

September 24, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

The Thompson Policy Institute on Disability continued its advocacy with the ninth annual Summit on Disability and Inclusion, bringing together leading researchers and community partners to showcase best practices for cultivating a thriving and inclusive disability community. More than 500 people attended the summit at the Musco Center for the Arts, including educators, advocates, attorneys,

Dr. Whitney McIntyre Miller Honored with 2024 Valerie Scudder Award

June 20, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Attallah College’s Dr. Whitney McIntyre Miller, Associate Professor, is one of the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Valerie Scudder Award at Chapman University. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievement in teaching, scholarly and creative activity, and service to the university. Recipients are selected by a university-wide faculty review panel for their exceptional contributions. The Valerie

Chapman University’s Attallah College Welcomes New Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society Initiates

June 17, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College is thrilled to welcome new initiates to the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society with the support of chapter advisor Dr. Kristen Doorn, Instructional Assistant Professor, and Chapman’s Chi Beta KDP Chapter President Peyton Stryker. KDP, founded in 1911, is an international honor society in education representing the top 20%

From Chapman Alumna to Teacher of the Year Kendra (Cornell) LeFevre, IES '14, MA SPED '16, celebrates successes and shares advice with future educators at Attallah College

May 10, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Attallah College of Educational Studies is thrilled to be a pillar in the teaching community. Did you know that Attallah College’s teacher education program is the longest, continuously operating academic program at Chapman University? For more than 160 years, Chapman has prepared teachers to serve their local communities. We connected with our alumna Kendra (Cornell)

2024 Doti Awards Honor Graduate Students in Education and English

May 9, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University has announced the recipients of the 2024 James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Awards, the university’s highest honor for graduate students. This year’s honorees are Katelyn Kitchens, a doctoral candidate in education, and Audrey Fong, a candidate for a dual Master of Arts in English and Master of Fine Arts in creative writing.

Dr. Stephany Cuevas Secures Spencer Foundation Grant for Research on Central American Unaccompanied Minors in Schools

May 7, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies celebrates the achievement of Dr. Stephany Cuevas, Assistant Professor, who has been awarded a grant of $49,015 from the Spencer Foundation. This grant supports her pivotal research project titled “Precarity and Education: Examining the Experiences of Central American Unaccompanied Youth in California Public Schools” and will be conducted

Attallah College Excels with 24 Presentations at the 2024 AERA Conference

April 30, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University is proud to have been strongly represented in the prestigious 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference. The Attallah College of Educational Studies’ faculty, staff, and alumni showcased its expertise in 24 meetings, panels, and paper and poster presentations during the conference. Sessions featuring current faculty, staff, and students as presenters or moderators

Empowering Change Through Education: The Journey of a Ph.D. Candidate

March 11, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

In an inspiring showcase of academic dedication and a profound commitment to social change, Stacy Eldred, a Ph.D. candidate in Education with an emphasis on Disability Studies, stands out at Chapman University. Eldred’s journey, marked by a relentless pursuit of equity and inclusion for adults with disabilities, has recently been highlighted due to her selection

11 Innovators on the Rise: Young Alumni Making an Impact

March 1, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman Alumni are making an impact — in boardrooms, courtrooms, laboratories, studios, stages and even on the beach. Here are 11 inspiring young alumni who are leading the way in their fields with innovative ideas, insatiable curiosity and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.

Chapman University Alums Honored as Top School Counselors in Orange County Carlyn Morones, Brittany Springle, and Alexandra Vargas receive prestigious recognition during National School Counseling Week.

February 6, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

School counselors are instrumental in assisting students with emotional management and guiding them toward academic and career achievements. The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) recently announced the recipients of its annual K-12 School Counselors of the Year awards. We are proud to share that three Chapman University alumni are among the honorees: Carlyn Morones,