Outstanding Potential in Educational Leadership Award
Alexandra Aguiar
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
“A leader is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind” Nelson Mandela
I aspire to be an educational leader that promotes the importance of equity in every aspect of the school cultures and provides others with opportunities to be leaders in their own right.
Outstanding Potential in Educational Leadership Award
Ashley Begega
Educational Leadership
“When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind.”
My overall career goal is to be a principal in a dynamic elementary school.
Outstanding Potential in Educational Leadership Award
Dana Clark
Educational Leadership
“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” – Brene Brown
I am currently working as a Staff Developer/Literacy Consultant for Gravity Goldberg, LLC. In my work, I support teachers from K-12 in implementing balanced literacy practices. My work is joyful, hectic, and feels different every day! While I am not sure what the future holds for me, it is my hope to be a thinking partner for teachers as we work together to create supportive communities where students engage in purposeful and joyful learning.
Outstanding Potential in Educational Leadership Award
Elizabeth Lawrence
Educational Leadership
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” Albert Einstein
Leadership within education is an avenue that I am pursuing as I thoroughly enjoy crafting and facilitating learning opportunities, whether that be with a class of students or a room of educators. This spark first ignited when I took on the role serving as an instructional technology coach for over seventy fellow teachers. Inspiring educators to integrate technology into their classrooms, utilizing best practices, and facilitating opportunities for collaboration fueled my desire to continue serving in a leadership role. I aspire to use my passion and expertise in curriculum and instruction to serve as a school administrator or district leader.
Outstanding Potential in Higher Education Award
Johayra Diaz
Educational Leadership in Higher Education
“Don’t let someone dim your light simply because it’s shining in their eyes.”
My ultimate goal would be to serve as a Dean of Students. I would like to be able to engage with students and advocate for them when needed and necessary. This role would also allow me the opportunity to have a seat at the table when creating, restructuring, or implementing institutional policies and procedures. I am hoping one day students can see me in this role and believe they too can achieve anything they set their mind and heart to.
Outstanding Potential in Educational Leadership Award
Jose Manuel Fernandez
Educational Leadership
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” –John F. Kennedy
To serve as a supervisor, school or district administrator. To help develop and implement innovative programs and promote student success, family engagement and community outreach.
Outstanding Professional Achievement in Administration and Supervision Award
Juan Cruz
“In a completely rational society, the best of us would be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something less…” Lee Iacocca
I’ve had a very fortunate career as a teacher and administrator. I look forward to continuing my work with teacher development either as a supervisor, building administrator, or director of curriculum.
Outstanding Potential in Higher Education Award
Kevin Brenfo-Agyeman
Educational Leadership in Higher Education
“If my mind can conceive it, if my heart can believe it–then I can achieve it” – Muhammad Ali
I aspire to serve as an administrator in Higher Education.
Outstanding Potential in Educational Leadership Award
La’Quan Guilford
Educational Leadership
“The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.”
I aspire to first become an assistant principal. I would like to then become a principal. After that, I aspire to become a superintendent. I would like to eventually become a consultant and own my own business. Lastly, I would like to establish a program for mentoring young men.
Outstanding Potential in Educational Leadership Award
Robby Suarez
Educational Leadership
“Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” -Tony Stark
I aim to build on my experiences and passion as an educator in order to have a positive impact on a greater scale as an innovative educational leader. In an administrative role, I will build partnerships to help me forge the way for educators and students, dismissing the path of the ordinary to make way for the extraordinary.
Outstanding Potential in Higher Education Award
Thomas Armstrong
Educational Leadership in Higher Education
“Work until you no longer have to introduce yourself.”
I want to assist in reshaping Higher Education. Following the trajectory to become a college president one day, creating a space at the table for people to create the experience they need and want from an institution of higher learning.
Outstanding Potential in Educational Leadership Award
Zania Saul
Educational Leadership
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
I plan to use my leadership degree to become an assistant principal in the district that I have spent the past 15 years. As a former high school graduate of the district, it has become my home. I know first hand the impact the district had on my educational career and it is my desire to continue to have an impact on students and teachers moving forward.
