Silverfield Celebrates 18th Annual Student Awards Ceremony
April 20, 2026
The Silverfield College of Education and Human Services at the University of North Florida proudly hosted its 18th annual Student Awards Ceremony at the Andrew A. Robinson, Jr. Theater. This cherished tradition brings together students, faculty, families and friends to recognize the academic excellence, leadership and service that define our college community.
Each academic program selected students who have gone above and beyond, those who exemplify dedication to their field and a commitment to making a difference. Honorees represented a wide range of programs including ASL/English Interpreting, Counselor Education, Disability Services, Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership and Sport Management.
The evening also included faculty recognitions, spotlighting exceptional mentorship, scholarly contributions and service that help shape the next generation of educators and leaders.
More than just an awards ceremony, this event is a celebration of perseverance, passion and purpose. It reflects the heart of what makes Silverfield so special, which is a community that uplifts one another and believes in the power of education to change lives.
2026 Silverfield College of Education and Human Services Student Awards Winners
Undergraduate Student Awards
- Outstanding Undergraduate Student
- Secondary Education: Rosy Artavia
- ASL / English Interpreting: Molly Asmussen
- Deaf Education: Mikayla Waters
- Disability Services: Lillian Schoenthaler
- Early Childhood Development: Isabel Leonard
- Early Childhood Pre-K Primary Licensure: Madison Parrales
- Elementary Education: Clara Bascon and Elizabeth Clines
- Exceptional Student Education: Emma Sullivan
- Sport Management: Austin Weeks
- Ambassadors: Molly Asmussen, Madeleine Bell, Lance Dollar, Lauren Forsythe, Dominick Frame, Jetty Luedeke, Henrie-Gisele Lundu, Maggie Phillips, Chaz Robinson, Gency Todd and Mikayla Waters
- Rising Ospreys: Jamie Rodriguez-Hamilton and Kelsey Swartout
Graduate Student Awards
- Outstanding Graduate Student
- ASL / English Interpreting: Eddie Buck
- Disability Services: Cassidy Bowlin
- Early Childhood: Ivana Betances
- Elementary Education: Tiffany Bazemore
- Exceptional Student Education: Sean Pozin
- Higher Education Administration: Sean R. Alexander and Cirenia Martinez
- Instructional Technology, Training, and Design:
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership: Holly Badger and Jessica Davis
- School Counseling: Laura Marshall, Amber Mias and Christopher Ortiz
- Secondary Education: Francesca Knier
- Sport Management: Tery Scott
- Outstanding Graduate Research Award
- Higher Education Administration: Megan Barnes, Samantha K. Morden and Melanie B. Wallace
- Thomas A. Mulkeen Dissertation Award: Dr. Brandi Winfrey
College-Wide Student Awards
- Ethic of Care Award: Anthony DiMillo
- Excellence in Academics: Jimena Gomez
- Inquiry Award: Nick MacDonald
- Outstanding TESOL Student: Alexis Sant
- Vicki Cornett Student Caring Award: Simone Hester-Grant
- Outstanding Service Award
- Higher Education Administration: Amy Bailey
- Club Leadership Award
- Design Thinking For Good: June Wilson (President), Ella Green (Vice President) and Bailey Estep (Treasurer)
- Education Club: Dominick Frame (President), Caroline NeSmith (Vice President), Josseline Leiba (Treasurer), Gency Todd (Publicist) and A'nya Henry-Andrews (Community Liaison)
- Signing Ospreys: Hannah Foley (President), Maddy Allen (Vice President), Avery Deschneaux (Events / Social Media), Country Thomas (Secretary), Wyatt Washington (Treasurer) and Winter McCormick (Liaison)
- Sport Management Club: Braxton Nenigar (President), Austin Weeks (Vice President and Treasurer) and Adam Lauer (Director of Public Relations)
Faculty Recognition Awards
- Dr. Katherine M. Kasten Award: Dr. David Hoppey
- Vicki Cornett Faculty Caring Award: Dr. Katrina Hall