VIDEO: Class of 2021 Outstanding Graduates Discuss Making a Difference
May 25, 2021
![Liberal Studies Outstanding Graduate Giannela Gonzales.](/news/2021/_images/2021-outstanding-graduates-1200x675.jpg)
Get to know the 10 San Diego State University College of Education students who earned the title of Outstanding Graduate, as selected by their department, school or program.
![Outstanding Graduates | Spring 2021 COE](/news/2021/_images/2021-outstanding-graduates-1200x675.jpg)
Outstanding Graduates | Spring 2021 COE
Congratulations to our 2021 Outstanding Graduates:
- Pepin Payzant, Department of Child and Family Development (Undergraduate), Influential Faculty Member: Dan Bacon
- Georgia Dickerson, Department of Child and Family Development (Undergraduate), Influential Faculty Member: Dr. Idara Essien
- Paola Monserrat Romo, Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education, Influential Faculty Member: Dr. Lisa Gates
- Colleen Aycock, Liberal Studies Program, Influential Faculty Member: Tishna Asim
- Edward Bhagwandeen, Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education, Influential Faculty Member: Dr. Sera Hernandez
- Valerie Salgado, Department of Special Education, Influential Faculty Member: Dr. Lauren Collins
- Tamryn Hills, Department of Child and Family Development (Graduate), Influential Faculty Member: Dr. Felicia Black
- Claudia Aldrete, Department of Educational Leadership, Influential Faculty Member: Dr. Toni Faddis
- Giannela Gonzales, Liberal Studies Program, Influential Faculty Member: Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan
- Ellen Watkins, School of Teacher Education, Influential Faculty Member: Eric Ginsberg
Note: In light of the challenging academic year, the Department of Counseling and School Psychology recognizes all graduates in the department.
—Video by Ian Ordonio