Awards

Academic Distinction Award
Touro University, Graduate School of Technology — June 2026
Presented during the Graduate School of Technology graduation ceremony in recognition of strong academic performance and achievement. This award reflects graduate-level academic excellence and distinction within Touro University’s technology programs.

Civic Star Challenge Honoree
Bill of Rights Institute and iCivics — May 2026
Recognized as a Civic Star Challenge Honoree for an essay engaging civic education, democratic ideals, and the continuing significance of the Declaration of Independence as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. The award included recognition as an honoree, a digital badge, a certificate, and a micro-grant.
Links: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/civic-star-challenge  | https://www.icivics.org  | https://billofrightsinstitute.org 

Graduate Student Travel Award Recipient
Social and Emotional Learning Special Interest Group, American Educational Research Association (AERA) — Spring 2026
Selected to receive the 2026 AERA SEL SIG Graduate Student Travel Award in recognition of contributions to the field of social and emotional learning.
Link: https://www.aera.net/SIGs 

Travel Award / Travel Stipend Recipient
Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Special Interest Group, American Educational Research Association (AERA) — Spring 2026
Selected to receive a travel award/stipend from AERA’s Indigenous Peoples of the Americas SIG to support participation in the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting.
Link: https://www.aera.net/SIGs 

BASA Awards® Winner, Education & Training Category: BASA Awards® — October 2025
Ai1Apps.org was recognized as a 2025 BASA Awards® winner in the Education & Training category. Ai1Apps.org served as an early educational technology initiative and precursor to Ai1AppEd, supporting my broader work in all-in-one digital literacy, AI-supported learning, multimedia education, and learner-centered instructional design.
Links: https://www.basawards.com/pages/2025-basa-awards%C2%AE-winners | https://ai1apps.org | https://ai1apped.org 

Academic Distinction Award
Touro University, Graduate School of Technology — Summer 2025
Presented during the Graduate School of Technology graduation ceremony in recognition of strong academic performance and achievement upon completion of the Instructional Technology program. This award reflects graduate-level academic excellence, sustained achievement, and distinction within the field of instructional technology.

The Presidential Award for Research Day Presentation
Touro University of New York — May 2023
Received the Presidential Award for a Research Day presentation, recognizing excellence in graduate-level research presentation and scholarly contribution.
Link: [Add official Touro Research Day link if available]

Peer Mentor Leadership / Professional Ethics Digital Badge Recognition
LaGuardia Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning / CCPD Digital Badging Initiative — Spring/Summer 2021
Selected as one of nine LaGuardia peer mentors recognized through the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Center for Career and Professional Development’s Digital Badging Initiative for exceptional ability, accomplishment, leadership, and professional ethics during the college-wide transition to distance learning in the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognized as a Student Success Mentor for supporting first-year students, modeling student-success habits, and contributing to remote mentoring, digital engagement, and academic support.
Link: https://laguardiactl.commons.gc.cuny.edu/2021/06/24/peers-digital-badging/

Leadership Badge for Proficient Organizational Skills
LaGuardia Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning — Spring 2021
Awarded for demonstrated leadership, organization, and effective peer mentoring practice in support of student success.

Professionalism and Work Ethics Badge
LaGuardia Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning — Spring 2021
Awarded for demonstrating personal accountability, professional communication, and effective work habits in a peer mentoring role.

Certificate of Recognition: Distance Learning
LaGuardia Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning — Spring 2020
Recognized for contributions to distance learning support and student engagement during the transition to remote education.

Research Scholarship
John Jay College of Criminal Justice — Spring 2020
Received scholarship support for research-related academic work.
Link: https://www.jjay.cuny.edu 

Acknowledgment Certificate: Research Day
LaGuardia Community College — May 2019
Recognized for participation and contribution to Research Day.
Link: https://www.laguardia.edu 

Foundation Scholarship
LaGuardia Community College — 2019
Received scholarship support through the LaGuardia Community College Foundation.
Link: https://www.laguardia.edu

Dean’s List
LaGuardia Community College — Fall 2018
Recognized for academic excellence and strong semester performance.

Certificate of Achievement
The 46th Annual Psychology Convention, Hunter College — Spring 2018
Received recognition for academic participation and achievement in psychology-related scholarly activity.
Link: https://hunter.cuny.edu 

Foundation Scholarship
LaGuardia Community College — 2018
Received scholarship support through the LaGuardia Community College Foundation.
Link: https://www.laguardia.edu 

Presenter’s Award
Social Science Conference, LaGuardia Community College — Fall 2017
Recognized for presentation contribution at the LaGuardia Community College Social Science Conference.

Experiential Learning Badge
Open Educational Resources (OER), CUNY Academic Commons / New York State Education Department — June 2017
Awarded for experiential learning connected to Open Educational Resources through CUNY Academic Commons and the New York State Education Department.
Links: https://commons.gc.cuny.edu | https://www.nysed.gov 

Foundation Scholarship
LaGuardia Community College — 2017
Received scholarship support through the LaGuardia Community College Foundation.
Link: https://www.laguardia.edu 

Foundation Scholarship
LaGuardia Community College — 2016
Received scholarship support through the LaGuardia Community College Foundation.
Link: https://www.laguardia.edu 

Summa Cum Laude: Graduation with Honors and Distinction
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) — Fall 2010
Graduated summa cum laude with honors and distinction, recognizing outstanding academic achievement.
Link: https://www.nyit.edu 

Thank You Award: Official Videographer for School of Education Graduation Ceremony
The City College of New York — Spring 2009
Recognized for serving as official videographer for the School of Education graduation ceremony.
Link: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu 

Production Award: Short Film, “Wars Are the Worst”
Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) — Fall 2006
Received recognition for production work on the short film “Wars Are the Worst.”
Link: https://www.mnn.org 

Best Short Film / Juxtaposition Award, “Wars Are the Worst”
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) — Fall 2005
Received recognition for the short film “Wars Are the Worst.”
Link: https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu 

Clubs and Organizations Recognition
Office of Student Activities, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) — Spring 2004
Recognized for student leadership and involvement in clubs and organizations.
Link: https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu