Celebrating SOLES Class of 2020

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Action Research Project of the Year
SALLY ZHENG
Project title: ​Intentional Residential Programming for Upper-Division Students
“Her research found upper division students wanted wellness programming and
community building events to support them through stressful times. Her work is
an important contribution to the residential life at USD and other institutions
that hope to support upper division students.”*
Department of Learning and Teaching
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Masters Credential Cohort
1 Year - Multiple Subject
KELSEY THACKSTON
“Kelsey is one of those graduate students that always has original and in-depth thoughts
and the highest quality assignments to contribute to class. The families and children that
she will work with in the future will be fortunate to have her in their lives.”*
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Masters Credential Cohort
1 Year - Single Subject Biology
GABRIEL GOYCOOCHEA
“He always strives to do his best and has the best interest of his students so they may
succeed. His personality is contagious as he is always positive and is very well liked by
his instructors and students.”*
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Masters Credential Cohort
2 Year - Dual Credential: Multiple Subject and Education Specialist
Credentials
AMY-JO LANGE
“She has gone above and beyond in working for her students. She has shown enthusiasm
for teaching and determination in learning and applying strategies to support the content
in her classroom and build relationships with her students and colleagues.”*
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Masters Credential Cohort
2 Year - Dual Credential: Single Subject Spanish and Education
Specialist Credentials
LUCERO MARTINEZ CISNEROS
“Throughout the program she has been one who promotes issues of equity and access for
students. She has also sought improvement of the credential program by participating in
many focus groups as she is a critical thinker.”*