Honors and Awards

2025 Woman of Influence

In honor of steadfast leadership and advocacy in early childhood education, advancing equitable, high-quality learning experiences for children, families, and educators across diverse communities.

2023 Urban Education Collaborative Doctoral Fellow

This this year-long cohort supported doctoral students from diverse disciplines conducting research on urban issues, provided structured writing and presentation development, and included funded opportunities for conference dissemination of their work

2023 Inductee- Omicron Pi Chapter, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society

in recognition of her academic excellence, leadership in the field, and commitment to advancing high-quality education for all learners.

2021 Central Piedmont Community College Honoree- Outstanding Service, Humanities Division

Honored for outstanding contributions to higher education, recognized for her excellence in teaching, dedication to student success, and commitment to creating meaningful, high-quality learning experiences as adjunct faculty.