Commencement Awards
Each year, the School of Education proudly honors graduating students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, service, and a deep commitment to the field of education. These prestigious awards recognize individuals who have made meaningful contributions to our community and who represent the values and mission of Pace University. As they prepare to enter the next phase of their professional journey, we celebrate their achievements and lasting impact.
Class of 2025
New York City Campus
University Awards
- Undergraduate Scholastic Achievement Award: Lauren Baxter
- Graduate Outstanding Student of the Year Award: Nicolette Falvo
Career Services Award
- Jermy Budhram
School Partnership Award
- Casey Corey, Principal, The Peck Slip School
Academic Awards
- Outstanding Early Childhood Education Award: Cienna Wills
- Outstanding Childhood Education Award: Kevin Huang
- Outstanding Adolescent Education Award: Malika Briggs, Caitlin Egan
- Outstanding Childhood Special Education Award: Samantha Ferrentino.
- Literacy Award: Camille Dizzine
- Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs (HEASA) Award: Noga La’or
- TESOL Award: Juan Lai
- Alternative Certification Adolescent Science Award: Ashraful Islam
- Alternative Certification Adolescent Special Education Award: Gershia Branker
- School of Education Community Service Award: Kelly Danko
- Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Award: Lauren Baxter
- Rita Silverman Award: Zachary Taylor
NYC Awards Ceremony Program (PDF)
Westchester Campus
University Awards
- Undergraduate Scholastic Achievement Award: Gianna Bianco
- Graduate Outstanding Student of the Year Award: Ciara Morabito
- Community Service Award: Jamie-Lynn Figueroa
Career Services Award
- Jamie-Lynn Figueroa
School Partnership Award
- Griselda Reyes, Principal Mt. Pleasant Blythedale School (at Blythedale Children's Hospital)
Academic Awards
- Outstanding Early Childhood Education Award: Elizabeth Robbins
- Outstanding Childhood Education Award: Anthony Gianfrancesco
- Outstanding Adolescent Education Award: Rebecca DeLeo
- Literacy Award: Arzu Ozuk
- Special Education Award: Cydney Gardner
- TESOL Award: Jamie-Lynn Figueroa
- Teacher as Researcher Award: Laura Gikas, Cindy Denisse Zuna Ortiz
- Spirit of Pace Award: Christie De Feo