Spring Commencement University of Michigan School of Education May 1, 2021 Songs of the Ceremony
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2021 Spring Commencement University of Michigan School of Education May 1, 2021 Songs of the Ceremony The Yellow & Blue Sing to the colors that float in the light; Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue! Yellow the stars as they ride through the night And reel in a rollicking crew; Yellow the field where ripens the grain And yellow the moon on the harvest wain; Hail! Hail to the colors that float in the light; Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue! The Victors Hail! to the victors valiant Hail! to the conqu’ring heroes Hail! Hail! to Michigan, the leaders and best. Hail! to the victors valiant Hail! to the conqu’ring heroes Hail! Hail! to Michigan, the champions of the West! SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | 2021 SPRING COMMENCEMENT From the Dean Dear 2021 graduates of the School of Education: On behalf of the faculty and staff, it is my honor to congratulate you on the completion of your degree at the University of Michigan. Your family, friends, and colleagues join us in celebrating this wonderful achievement and wishing you success in the next phase of your career. I hope that you are as proud of your accomplishments as we are. Through hard work and commitment, you have earned your degree from one of the finest universities in the world. The University of Michigan, as a public institution, exemplifies society’s commitment to education for the common good, making your degree even more powerful. You are the graduates of the School of Education’s centennial! Even as we reflect with pride and gratitude on the contributions our community has made to the field of education since 1921, we eagerly charge forward because we haven’t a moment to lose in our pursuit of a more diverse, inclusive, just, and equitable world. I challenge you to set your intentions right now, upon the momentous occasion of your graduation and the 100th anniversary of our school. How will you shape the world using your education? How will you shape the world through education? We use a phrase to describe the contributions of School of Education alumni: infinite impact. This means that in every obstacle you face head on, and in every opportunity that you create, you have limitless potential. Each of you will contribute infinitely to making the world a better place. May you always remember that you are not alone in your endeavors. We welcome you into an alumni family of over 40,000. Generations of teachers, scholars, policymakers, and leaders in both corporate and non-profit enterprise have shaped education in this country and around the world. You will follow in their footsteps even as you blaze new trails. Please keep in touch with us. We are here to support you and we look forward with great anticipation and pride to hearing of your work. Go Blue! Sincerely, Elizabeth Birr Moje Dean, George Herbert Mead Collegiate Professor, and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor 1 Order of Exercises Prelude Musical selection by Prof. James Kibbie Welcome Elizabeth Birr Moje, Dean Greetings to Robert M. Sellers, Vice Provost for Equity & Inclusion the Candidates and Chief Diversity Officer Student‘s Remarks Gretel Payne, Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education Dean‘s Remarks Elizabeth Birr Moje, Dean Commencement Address Christopher Paul Curtis (BGS ‘00) "You Want to be a What...?" Conferring of Degrees Elizabeth Birr Moje, Dean SOE Alumni Welcome Rishi Moudgil (BBA ‘00, AM ‘08, MBA ‘08) Greetings to Susan M. Collins, Provost and Executive Vice President the Graduates for Academic Affairs Finale Elizabeth Birr Moje, Dean "The Victors" Lyrics located inside front cover Final Celebration of the Class of 2021 2 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | 2021 SPRING COMMENCEMENT School of Education Faculty, Lecturers, and Research Scientists Batoul Abdallah Nicole Garcia Nick Meuhling Diane Aretz Maisie Gholson Carla O’Connor Susan Atkins Cameron Gibelyou Maren Oberman Peter Riley Bahr Simona Goldin Mercedes Ott Bob Bain Kathleen Graves Annemarie Sullivan Palincsar Deborah Loewenberg Ball Kendra Hearn Peter Pasque Hyman Bass Julie Helber Rosemary Perez Michael N. Bastedo Patricio Herbst Ebony Perouse-Harvey John Beilein Bettina L. Hoops Jaye Peterson Michelle J. Bellino Mark Hoover Donald J. Peurach Nathaniel Betts Shomari Manu Jabulani Christina Ponzio Victoria Bigelow Brian Jacob Chris Quintana Merrie Lynn Blunk Robin Jacob Rebecca Quintana Timothy Boerst Sylvie Kademian Cathy Hindman Reischl Phillip J. Bowman Aileen Kennison Deborah Rivas-Drake Shelley E. Bruder Debi Khasnabis Katrin O. Robertson John Burkhardt Patricia M. King Awilda Rodriguez Kim S. Cameron Rachel Rennie Klingelhofer Matthew Ronfeldt Isabelle M. Carduner Elizabeth Kolb Enid Rosario-Ramos Gina N. Cervetti Shelly Kovacs Leslie Rupert Herrenkohl Tabbye M. Chavous Lisa R. Lattuca Allison M. Ryan Maria J. Coolican Marta Learman Susan Santone Barbara J. Cornish Michele Madden Shari Saunders Jill Cressman Coultas Katherine A. Madden Mary J. Schleppegrell Anne Craig Lindsay Mann Robert Sellers Ann Crowley Jill Manske Edward A. Silver Anne Curzan Malinda Matney Elliot Soloway Charles H.F. Davis III Jamaal Sharif Matthews Michael Spath Elizabeth A. Davis Brian P. McCall Jeff Stanzler Rachel Palmer Davis Timothy A. McKay Melissa Kathleen Stull Stephen L. DesJardins Henry Meares Casey Swanson Matthew Diemer David Merritt Kevin Upton Nell K. Duke Vilma Mesa Kerri Wakefield Susan Dynarski Patrick Mies Alessandra Ward Michael A. Fahy Amanda Milewski Anne-Coleman Webre Cynthia Finelli Jon D. Miller Christina Weiland Barry J. Fishman Kevin F. Miller Camille Wilson Kathleen Fortini Elizabeth Birr Moje Melissa L. Zemper Donald Freeman Chauncey Monte-Sano Michaela Zint Anne Ruggles Gere Pamela Moss 3 Centennial Class of 2021 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | 2021 SPRING COMMENCEMENT Commencement Speaker Christopher Paul Curtis Author Christopher Paul Curtis is the author of nine books for young people including Bud, Not Buddy, The Mighty Miss Malone, Elijah of Buxton, The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963, and Mr. Chickee's Funny Money. In addition to being translated into 12 languages and selling more than seven million copies, his work has been performed as an off-Broadway musical with a score written by Motown legend Lamont Dozier, a motion picture directed by Tony award-winning director Kenny Leon, and two world premiere commissions presented at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., one with music written by Oscar-nominated composer Terence Blanchard. In 2000, Curtis became the first African-American male to be awarded the prestigious Newbery medal. Centennial Class of 2021 Arden Wray photographer He is originally from Flint, Michigan, where he worked for thirteen years at the historic Flint Fisher Body Number One automobile factory. His job was to hang doors on the largest Buicks, the Electra 225 and LeSabre. This has left him permanently averse to entering large cars. Curtis currently lives in Windsor, Ontario with his wife, Habon, and their three children, Ayaan, Ebyaan, and Libaan. 5 Diversity, Inclusion, Justice, and Equity Award This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, justice, and equality in all aspects of their professional work. We are pleased to honor these members of our community who advance the mission of the School of Education and serve as an inspiration to those with whom they interact. 2020-21 Award Recipients Faculty Winner Mary Schleppegrell Professor of Education, Educational Studies Program Staff Winner Alyssa Brandon Communication Coordinator, TeachingWorks Student Winner monét cooper Doctoral Student, Joint Program in English and Education Patricia A. Natalie Staff Award for Excellence This award was established to honor the memory of Pat Natalie, a beloved colleague, mentor, friend, and long-time member of the School of Education community who passed away in 2008. The award is presented annually to a staff member who demonstrates dedication, is committed to excellence, and is a strong team contributor. 2020 Award Recipient Sarah Powers Academic Advisor, Teacher Certification Officer 6 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | 2021 SPRING COMMENCEMENT The Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence These School of Education seniors have attained academic distinction by establishing the highest grade point averages and overall excellence among all School of Education undergraduate degree recipients for the 2020-2021 academic year. 2021 Award Recipients Olivia Davis Battle Creek, MI Hannah Socha Marysville, MI Delaney Gravlin Cheboygan, MI Stephanie Steiner Ypsilanti, MI Mackenzie Kriekard Kalamazoo, MI Kylie Vespa Harrison Township, MI Yeon Soo Park Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Alex Anne Worth Novi, MI Mikah Semon Mequon, WI Emily Wrobel Troy, MI Dimond Dissertation Award The Stanley E. and Ruth B. Dimond Best Dissertation Award was established to give recognition to the premiere doctoral dissertation completed in each of the four doctoral programs in the school in the prior year. The award was created in honor of Stanley E. Dimond, who joined the faculty in 1950, was named distinguished professor in 1966, and, upon his retirement in 1972, became professor emeritus. Together with his wife, Ruth Bullis Dimond, Dr. Dimond encouraged several generations of students at the School of Education to persevere and excel in their chosen fields of inquiry and service. 2021 Winners Center for the Study of Higher & Postsecondary Education Christina Morton Water from the Rock: The Role of Spirituality in the Lives of Black Women in Engineering Doctoral Programs Combined Program in Education & Psychology Han Zhang Mind-Wandering: What Can We Learn from