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Alumni News
Mason alums honored by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for excellence in teaching
June 28, 2023
Individuals recognized by FCPS received teacher preparation in Mason’s Elementary and Secondary Education programs. Read more...
Principal of the Year creates a welcoming environment where students can succeed
June 8, 2023
Education Leadership Alum wins 2023 Washington Post Principal of the Year Award. Read more...
Mason alum finds way to make sure low-income students don’t go hungry
January 27, 2023
Fairfax County teacher who studied at Mason leads an effort to eliminate student lunch debt. Read more...
2022 Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholars Recognized
April 21, 2022
‘Strong Scholars’ meet with Foundation Representatives for a meet and greet. Read more...
Prioritizing Well-Being
June 10, 2021
Alumna Diana Karczmarczyk (PhD, ’13) named D.C. Police Department’s first Director of Employee Well-Being.
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‘Importance of Service’
March 9, 2021
Alumna Amanda Smialek juggles teaching, parenting and National Guard duties. Read more...
Presidential Pick
March 3, 2021
Two-time grad Bernadine Futrell (’06 MEd, ’09 PHD) named director for the Office of Head Start by Biden-Harris Administration. Read more...
Helping Others
February 11, 2021
Internship helps alumna Katherine Leon land full-time job with National Alliance on Mental Illness. Read more...
Principal of the Year
June 18, 2020
Education Leadership alumnus Jesse Kraft named Washington Post’s Principal of the Year. Read more...
Gracious Legacy
May 21, 2020
Former CEHD dean Jeff Gorrell remembered for mastery as educator and artist. Read more...