VIDEO: Class of 2021 Outstanding Graduates Discuss Making a Difference

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

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