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Friday, the thirtieth of April | Two Thousand Twenty One | 2:00 p.m. | RP Funding Center | Lakeland, Florida
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Order of Service Processional*
Southeastern University Orchestra Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 — Sir Edward Elgar Conducted by Dr. Martin C. Reynolds Professor of Music
Grand Marshal (Mace)*
Dr. Deborah Hazelbaker Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences
ROTC Honor Guard
National Anthem*
Ms. Sadie Goers, vocalist Class of 2021
Invocation*
Scripture Reading*
Dr. Terry Raburn Chairman, Southeastern University Board of Trustees
Congregational Hymn*
My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread thro’ all the earth abroad the honors of your name. Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease, ‘tis music in the sinner’s ears, ‘tis life and health and peace. He breaks the power of cancelled sin, he sets the prisoner free; his blood can make the foulest clean; his blood availed for me.
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Rev. Jennifer DeWeerdt Parent of Caden DeWeerdt (Class of 2021)
O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
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Presentation of Colors*
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
To God all glory, praise, and love be now and ever given by saints below and saints above, the Church in earth and heaven.
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing — Charles Wesley Led by Mr. Edward Bryant Co-Chair, Department of Music Associate Professor of Music
*The audience is requested to stand. After the ceremony, please remain at your seat until all graduates and faculty have exited.
Accompanied by Dr. Charles J. Hulin, IV Associate Professor of Music 3
Welcome
Dr. Meghan Griffin Incoming Provost Dean, Unrestricted Education
Southeastern University Orchestra and Choir
Dr. James Anderson Dean, College of Education Professor of Education
Dr. Kent Ingle President
Crown Him Mighty King! Arranged by David T. Clydesdale
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Conducted by Dr. Martin C. Reynolds Professor of Music
Student Address
Ms. Breanna Mueller Class of 2021
Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award
Ms. Sheary Fredere Associate Professor of Mathematics
President’s Award & Commencement Address
Dr. William C. Hackett, Jr. Provost and Professor of Practical Ministry
Conferral of Degrees
Dr. Kent Ingle President
Dr. William C. Hackett, Jr. Provost Professor of Practical Ministry
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Dr. Deborah Hazelbaker Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences Professor of Science and Mathematics Dr. Lyle Bowlin Dean, Jannetides College of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership Professor of Finance
Benediction
Pastor David Payne Parent of Dakota Payne (Class of 2021)
Recessional
Southeastern University Orchestra A Festival Prelude — Alfred Reed Conducted by Dr. Martin C. Reynolds Professor of Music
Student Speaker Award Ms. Breanna Mueller Class of 2021
As for the future, Breanna plans to pursue higher education with the goal of becoming a professor. She was recently accepted into the Master of Exercise Science program at Auburn University and received a graduate assistant teaching position.
Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award Professor Sheary Fredere
Professor Sheary Fredere has dedicated her life to teaching mathematics. She has served Southeastern University for 32 years and will retire in June of 2021.
She earned both a B.A. and an M.A. in Math Education at the University of South Florida. Before coming to Southeastern, she served as an adjunct professor at Polk Community College and compiled 11 years of teaching experience at the high school level. Professor Fredere has left an indelible mark on the SEU community with her Christ-like spirit and genuine, caring attitude.
Excellence in Advising Award
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For three years, Breanna worked as a teaching assistant (TA) for the Human Performance and Sport Studies Department, as well as served as a tutor for the Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE). In addition, she participated as a volunteer with the Special Olympics several times and assisted with the Pathways: School of Excellence’s team at the Polk County Games. Breanna also volunteered as an assistant varsity girls’ soccer coach for McKeel Academy of Technology.
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Breanna Mueller is graduating from the College of Education with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. Breanna is a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society and has been on the Dean’s list all four years at Southeastern. She was also selected as the Most Outstanding Student in her major and awarded the American Kinesiology Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award for SEU.
Professor Fredere joined the faculty of Southeastern in 1989 as an assistant professor of math and education and was promoted to associate professor in 2008. She has served as chair of the Department of Mathematics since 2014. Over the years, she has rewritten numerous courses to meet the changing needs of the student body. She has worked closely with the College of Unrestricted Education and Classical Conversations in developing courses and in mentoring faculty. Additionally, she has spearheaded changes to the delivery method of developmental math, positively impacting student performance.
Dr. Jessica Félix-Jäger de Weaver Associate Professor of Social Work
Excellence in Information Literacy Award Dr. Sarah Yates Associate Professor of Education
Excellence in Scholarship Award Dr. Jeremy Cummings Associate Professor of Psychology
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President’s Award and Commencement Speaker
Dr. William C. Hackett, Jr. Provost and Professor of Practical Ministry
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Dr. William C. Hackett, Jr., has diligently served Southeastern for 33 years. In addition to fulfilling his role as provost, Dr. Hackett teaches for the Barnett College of Ministry & Theology as a professor of practical ministry. At the end of the 2020-21 academic year, Dr. Hackett will officially retire from his position as provost and transition to the role of provost emeritus. He will continue to be an active and influential member of the Southeastern community by providing guidance in crucial meetings for the university’s leadership. Dr. Hackett also plans to increase his presence and time within the classroom, instructing more Bible and practical ministry courses. Throughout his time at Southeastern, Dr. Hackett has devoted his efforts to students, staff and faculty alike. Working in various departments across campus, such as administration and student development, Dr. Hackett has been the vice president of academic affairs and even a resident director. As a two-time recipient of the Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award, Dr. Hackett has made it clear that he values the importance of personal connections between him and his students. Serving with excellence in every role he has been given, Dr. Hackett has significantly contributed to the university’s growth and success over the years.
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Dr. Hackett often speaks in Southeastern’s chapel services, in churches and in district schools of ministry across the country. He has also served in roles as senior pastor, associate pastor and youth pastor for multiple churches. Dr. Hackett lives in Lakeland with his wife, Judy.
In Recognition
Dr. Deborah Hazelbaker Dean of the College of Natural & Health Sciences In appreciation of her dedication and service to the university, Southeastern would like to honor Dr. Deborah Hazelbaker upon her retirement. Dr. Deborah “Debbie” Hazelbaker has dedicated over 31 years to Southeastern. Originally joining Southeastern’s faculty in 1990, she currently serves as the dean of the College of Natural & Health Sciences. Throughout her time at the university, she has overseen the creation of new science labs and has been heavily involved in community research related to Polk County.
Honors Those students who have received a high grade point average at the associate or baccalaureate level on a 4.0 scale receive the following honors. * cum laude (with honor) 3.50-3.74 ** magna cum laude (with high honor) 3.75-3.89 *** summa cum laude (with highest honor) 3.90-3.99 **** 4.00
This commencement program includes the names of those students who have applied for graduation and were cleared to participate in the commencement ceremonies. The actual awarding of the diplomas is contingent upon successful completion of every aspect of the student’s degree program.
AROTC Program Second Lieutenant Gabrielle Charboneau Second Lieutenant Jared Kirkpatrick Second Lieutenant Christian Timana
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University Honors Scholars Graduating seniors who have fulfilled extensive program requirements for the Southeastern University School of Honors, including the successful completion of an in-depth Honors Thesis/Capstone, receive the designation of University Honors Scholar, noted in the program with the medallion symbol.
Commissioned in United States Army
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Additionally, certain Exceptional Student Education students are awarded a bachelor of science degree and a master’s degree simultaneously.
Military Designation Graduating students who are honorably discharged U.S. veterans, are currently serving in the U.S. military (active duty, National Guard or Reserves) or will be commissioned upon graduation are noted in the program with the American flag B symbol.
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SEU Link
Jolina Betancourt......................................................Orlando, FL Tiffany O. Peeks..............................................Wesley Chapel, FL Abigail Rose Schuck..............................................Smithville, TX Mary Clare Washam................................................Key West, FL
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The Link program at Southeastern is designed to assist students with mild intellectual disabilities in making the transition from high school to adulthood. It is one of only a few faith-based postsecondary transition programs in the United States. Over a twoyear period on Southeastern’s campus, students receive a certificate of accomplishment and an industry credential related to their vocational goals.
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Undergraduate Degrees
College of Education Department of
Human Performance and Sport Studies
BS, Kinesiology/Exercise Science Omar Betancourt..................................................Bradenton, FL Zachery Carruth.................................................Swainsboro, GA Gabrielle Nichole Charboneau B.......................Lakeland, FL Haleigh Elizabeth Graziotti........................Winter Garden, FL Carmen Handy*..................................................Ontario, Canada Stephen A. Kelle*.......................................................Sarasota, FL Elian Alberto Martinez*......................................Davenport, FL Breanna Joy Mueller****........................North Fort Myers, FL Kathleen Page...............................................................Oswego, IL Tyler Jaelon Person...........................................................Rex, GA Christopher Timothy Thompson.....................D’Iberville, MS Christian Timana B...........................................Kissimmee, FL Elissa Jewel Weeks*.................................................Callahan, FL BS, Kinesiology/Pre-Athletic Training Marissa Healey...................................................Punta Gorda, FL
Breanna Lauren Hickey.............................Pompano Beach, FL BS, Kinesiology/Pre-Occupational Therapy Joshua Daniel Assanah...........................................Mascotte, FL Madison Grace Conn....................................................Clover, SC Briley Linamen....................................................Auburndale, FL Dayna Michelle McDonald**.......................Merritt Island, FL Brittney Nicole Robinson...................................Gainesville, FL Karissa Marie Setran*.................................................Jupiter, FL BS, Kinesiology/Pre-Physical Therapy Robert Wayne Bishop......................................................Pitts, GA BS, Sport Management Madison Renee Allen***.........................................Palmetto, FL Bryan Ja’Voris Bell............................................Birmingham, AL Madilyn Virginia Hecox..............................................Roscoe, IL Myles Mertiz Henderson..........................................Daphne, AL Jaahayr James......................................................Lake Worth, FL Jackson Q. McCarthy.............................................Savannah, GA Lorine Rasjone Parker........................................Zephyrhills, FL Cory Austin Rahman*.......................................Windermere, FL Ethan Lewis Sullivan**...............................................Bartow, FL Deja Monet Swinton..................................New Port Richey, FL Peyton Varela.........................................................Bradenton, FL
Undergraduate Programs of
Education
BS, Communication Sciences and Disorders Aubrie Cunningham................................................Lakeland, FL Izabella Norae Diaz*............................................Sloatsburg, NY Emma Grace Long *.......................................................Dover, PA Edmarie Yanira Rivera*............................................Orlando, FL BS, Early Childhood Education Jasmin Catie Alfaro........................................Germantown, MD Brooklyn Gage Crawford............................................Naples, FL Hannah Renea Schlosser...............................................Dixon, IL
Department of
Mathematics BS, Mathematics Gabriella Marie Gonzalez*** ..............................Palmetto, FL Karl Jeanty.....................................................................Miami, FL
Natural Sciences
BS, Biology Lindsey Jane Davis ...............................................Nazareth, PA Katherine Claire Houlihan........................................Parker, CO Andrea Luisa Lopez Citalan............................Georgetown, DE Kelsi Jaclyn Smith *** .................................Rotonda West, FL BS, Biology/Dentistry Morgan Autumn Swanger**.....................................Marion, IA BS, Biology/Medical Sciences Claire Marie Godwin......................................Winter Haven, FL Xavier William Hendrix.........................................Palm Bay, FL Victoria Anne Lees.................................................Las Vegas, NV Pedro Enrrique Reyes**.........................................Lakeland, FL BS, Biology/Pre-Med Joel Bryan Coker..................................................North Port, FL Jessica Esther Echevarria......................................Lakeland, FL Fernanda Evelyn Goncalves ..............................Cape Coral, FL Jewel Koshy.......................................................Spring Valley, NY Princess Odera Nwankwo*.............................North Miami, FL Raeanna Nicole Pabon.............................................Orlando, FL BS, Biology/Veterinary Medicine Katelynn Bethany Noelle Kelly......................Long Beach, WA
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Department of
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BS, Elementary Education Caylie Lauren Barker...................................................Naples, FL Emily Elizabeth Battle*..........................................Lakeland, FL Oceanna Carey**.........................................Eleuthera, Bahamas Alexis Anne Jordan**..............................................Lakeland, FL Marissa Jean Killingsworth...................................Lakeland, FL Abigail Lee Martinez........................................Blountstown, FL Holly Marie McCrosson***...............................Ocean View, NJ Angelique Gloria Myrtil*....................................Kissimmee, FL Ali Elizabeth Taylor*.................................................Marion, MA BS, Secondary English Dylan Marshall Green.......................................Waxahachie, TX Anya Hockenberry***.............................................Lakeland, FL Hannah Schuck......................................................Smithville, TX Esther Hope Vice****..............................................Palmetto, FL BS, Secondary Mathematics Jazmin Barias........................................................Kissimmee, FL Diamond Mone Jackson............................Saint Augustine, FL BS, Secondary Social Sciences Alan Biggers*........................................................Hopkinton, MA
Department of
Nursing BS, Nursing Olivia Anne Allbaugh**...............................................Parker, CO Breanna Alloway.....................................................Strasburg, CO Alexis Nicole Balak*...........................................Washington, PA Carson Thad Brown*..................................Saint Augustine, FL Adriana Grace Casson**........................................Mulberry, FL Sarah Faith Liggins*................................................Palmetto, FL
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Tyler Mathew MacMillan................................Palm Harbor, FL Taylor Kristine Neumeyer...........................Port Charlotte, FL Katarina Danielle Safko.............................................Valrico, FL Sarai Santana***...............................................Zolfo Springs, FL Hannah April Sonntag**.....................................Gainesville, FL Kacee M. Strickland**............................................Lakeland, FL Wesley R . Taylor......................................................Lakeland, FL
BS, Accounting Lauren Caroline Goff.............................................Pineville, MO Autumn Purity McCarty*.......................................Lakeland, FL Audrey Grace Myers................................................Lakeland, FL Luke Andrew Oslack..............................................Loveland, OH Megan Katherine Setien*......................................Clermont, FL Lauren Elizabeth Watters*................................Des Moines, IA
Jannetides College of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership
BS, Business and Professional Leadership Robin Marie Aitchison***.......................................Modesto, CA Joshua Douglas Baker.............................................Lakeland, FL Carolyn Concepcion..................................................Orlando, FL Savanna Cooke...................................................................Lisle, IL MacKenzie Grace DeHart.............................................Ocala, FL Brenden Heiss.........................................................Algonquin, IL Taylor M. Hobson*.........................................Virginia Beach, VA Julie Ann Hudson....................................................Lakeland, FL Cheyenne Bradee Johnson................................Englewood, FL Victoria Brooke Keller..............................................Monroe, NC Ronald Thomas Kruszewski**.....................................Ocala, FL Amelia Gayle Lemons***......................................Mckinney, TX Monica R. Maldonado........................................Chatsworth, CA J. Kendall Steven Morehouse.....................................Stuart, FL Jonathan Stiven Muriel Rivera*...............................Trinity, FL Seth Petersen**..........................................West Alexandria, OH Jaclin Petion..................................................................Miami, FL Alayna Jean Pugh.................................................Richmond, OH Michael Tyler Quistad...................................................Ocala, FL Janey B. Reider.........................................................Gonzales, LA Savannah Richardson**.............................................Loomis, CA Jarrett Richard Shamp.............................................Sarasota, FL Katherine Olivia Shumard*.........................................Cayce, SC Kristen Sara Stephens...........................................Las Vegas, NV Andrew Unnever...........................................................Tampa, FL Eric Douglas Voas................................................Chula Vista, CA Briana Renee Walker B...............................Lawrenceville, GA Dana Lynn Weese***................................................Modesto, CA Isaac Taylor Yost*......................................................Sarasota, FL Micah Roderick Yost.................................................Sarasota, FL Sydney Mai Zuehlke*............................................Waterford, WI
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Bachelor of Business Administration Bonnie Faye Almond**....................................New London, NC Bianca Beton*........................................................Vero Beach, FL Corey Malcolm Campbell........................................Sarasota, FL Katlyn Cheyenne Franklin**....................................Chicago, IL Skylar Funk...................................................................Godfrey, IL Truth Lee Gordon*...................................Lakewood Ranch, FL Anders Robert Hagstrom**.......................................Chicago, IL Caitlin October Lessley.........................................Trussville, AL Daniel Alberto Ochoa..................................................Valrico, FL Eliana Cecilia Ochoa....................................................Valrico, FL Belinda Santiago..............................................Winter Haven, FL Jesse Scott Sliger***.............................................Bradenton, FL Carter Andrew Thomas**...................................North Port, FL Julio Junior Tineo........................................................Miami, FL Jaydon I. Ward..........................................................Fircrest, WA Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing and Communication Nicholas Maff........................................................Bethlehem, PA BS, Accounting and Finance Jared Elias Grabill*** ......................................Auburndale, FL Luke Allen Kathman*........................................Port Orange, FL Aliya Paige Schuur**.........................................Hudsonville, MI
BS, Business Studies Grace Marie Godwin......................................Winter Haven, FL Theodor Michael Preiswerk ......................Stuttgart, Germany BS, Finance Trey Le’Mans Alford.................................................Hickory, MS Connor Curry*.............................................................Benton, LA Joseph Mackenzie Dotson.....................................Lakeland, FL Elasha Emone Naylor*.........................................Davenport, FL Kristen Helen Robinson................................Rotonda West, FL Brock Randall Sisson............................................Bradenton, FL BS, International Business and Finance Felipe Soares Barbosa*...........................Espírito Santo, Brazil
School of
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BS, Organizational Leadership Brooklyn Hope Anthony*........................................Newnan, GA Christopher Matthew Barriger.............................Lake City, FL Kristen Elizabeth Beck**..................................Waynesboro, PA Chloe Joy Blue*.........................................................Carlton, MN Malik Jo’Von Brookins.............................................Orlando, FL Pedro Miguel Castellano......................................Davenport, FL Jakob Davenport**............................................Birmingham, AL Caden William DeWeerdt**..................................Caledonia, IL Abigail Emma Donalson..........................................Margate, FL Josue Escamilla........................................................Lakeland, FL Olivia Lorynn Grimes**...............................Peachtree City, GA Haleigh Rae Harrell*...............................................Lakeland, FL Jaycee Antonio Harris*..........................................Hampton, VA Emily Ann Hauge.....................................................Olympia, WA Amanda Hilbert......................................................Riverview, FL Savannah Lauren Hill....................................................Greer, SC Hailey Christine Jellison.......................................Puyallup, WA Jaiden Alyse Johnson....................................Port Charlotte, FL Kasey McGinnis........................................................Newnan, GA Koy McGrath...........................................................Avon Park, FL Jaicie Lynn Metz*...................................................Pine Bluff, AR Shanique Momplaisir....................................Kingston, Jamaica Marcos James Oswald..............................North Ridgeville, OH
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BS, International Business Fedana Dorceus...................................................Haines City, FL Abaigeal Mayer*...............................................Cinnaminson, NJ Mark Fraser Molvie.....................................................Seffner, FL Selena Destiny Ortiz........................................................Bear, DE Charles Jacob Soucinek*........................................Lake City, FL Ana Maria Uribe..............................................Bogotá, Colombia BS, Management and Accounting Sydney Nicole Hunt***.....................................Jacksonville, FL BS, Management and Marketing Allison Nicole Villacorta Del Castillo*........................Ica, Peru BS, Management Zachary William Comins*..................................Eatontown, NJ Aleksandar Curkovic...................................................Naples, FL Evandro Henriqu Resende De Araujo***.....Sao Paulo, Brazil Ben-Avir Espinal-Carbajal....................................Mulberry, FL Jordan Paul Gonzalez...............................................Sarasota, FL Carla Cassandra Guerrier.......................Lauderdale Lakes, FL Shanoya Ruth-Anne Murphy.................................Lakeland, FL Zoraya Rodriguez**.................................................Lakeland, FL Tristian Thomas Upton.......................................Fort Myers, FL Natasha Anna Urbanowicz........................................Jupiter, FL
BS, Marketing Roop Lyle Caswell....................................................Lakeland, FL Joshua Alan Corkum B.........................................Lakeland, FL Bailey Tyler Gleason.......................................Land O’ Lakes, FL David John Hartline................................................Rock Hill, SC Griffen Walker Jenkins ...................................Carbondale, CO Scott Douglas Miller.......................................................Niles, MI Dakota Blackburn Payne...........................................Sutton, MA Katherine Brooke Wetzel.......................................St. Cloud, FL BS, Tourism and Hospitality Management Alyssa Hope Turner*.............................................Cleveland, GA
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Claudia Louise Palm......................................................Largo, FL Natasha M. Posada...................................................Palmetto, FL Jena Lynn Reback**.....................................Tarpon Springs, FL Magdeline Yvonne Seagren*...............................Hampshire, IL Joel Luis Setien..............................................................Ocoee, FL Mark Delbert Shelton..........................................Clarksville, GA Glori Anna Vezza.................................................Los Angeles, CA Frank Charles Vitella*......................................Westampton, NJ Nicole Reilly Wendelberger...................................Richfield, WI Hannah Lorraine White........................................Dade City, FL Olivia Renee Wright...........................................Portsmouth, VA Jhonatan Aaron Zambrano.....................................Sarasota, FL
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BS, Legal Studies and Criminal Justice Christiana Noell Lafferty**** .............................Seminole, FL BS, Legal Studies and Politial Science Alexis Gabrielle Soldo*........................................Spring Hill, FL BS, Legal Studies Victoria Oluwatobi Adenuga**...........................Lagos, Nigeria Arhyel Joseph Danboyi**.........................................Jos, Nigeria Ashlynn Elizabeth Joyner*....................................Lakeland, FL Jared D. Kirkpatrick* B....................................Lake Worth, FL Jasmine Monsivais................................................Bradenton, FL Lydia Pogu*..........................................................Chibok, Nigeria BS, Political Science Elijah Cole Batson *.............................................Lake Wales, FL Sarah Alicia Cavalcante Fern De Oliveira***.............................. ..............................................................................Coral Springs, FL Michael Christopher Reynolds-Hernandez***......................... .....................................................................................Clermont, FL Warren Michael Rhinerson.........................................Lithia, FL Mackenzie J. West........................................................Venice, FL
Master’s Degrees
College of Education
Department of
Human Performance and Sport Studies
Master of Science, Kinesiology Roy L. Barsh..............................................................Lakeland, FL Miranda Cervantes.....................................................Oxnard, CA Ben Richard Cruz.................................................Kissimmee, FL Taylor Brooke DiMartino.........................................Batavia, NY Giomara Livette Garcia Rios..............Indian Lake Estates, FL Shauna Joyce Griffin...........................................Dublin, Ireland Carla Jane Ikert......................................................Wild Rose, WI Catalina Marie Maldonado...............................Carpinteria, CA Amanda R. McDonald.............................................Lakeland, FL Jordan D. Odaffer.....................................................Lakeland, FL Kristal Natalie Pesina.........................................Haines City, FL Tyrone Moses Pettaway..........................................Lakeland, FL Donald J. Smith........................................................Lakeland, FL
Graduate Programs of
Education Master of Education in Educational Leadership Janet Aguilar.........................................................Lake Alfred, FL Emily Dawn Backes.................................................Lakeland, FL Annette Batista...........................................................Deltona, FL Vanteria Melvitus Cuff................................Miami Gardens, FL Melissa Ann Davis .......................................................Bartow, FL Shannon Christine Dempster................................Lakeland, FL Jessica Faline Morris...............................................Lakeland, FL Kenyada Elizabeth Pearson.............................Jacksonville, FL Josiah Perkins.....................................................Georgetown, TX Carlos Rodriguez.............................................Winter Haven, FL Rebecca Ruth Sumner.................................................Bartow, FL Cassandra White...........................................Boynton Beach, FL
Master of Education in Literacy Education Vanessa Carolina Alvarado................................Homestead, FL Christal Atlas..................................................Coconut Creek, FL Heidi Cherelle Conley.............................................Lakeland, FL Sarah Grace East........................................................Danville, VA Jolie Frances Jordan......................................Port Charlotte, FL Renoda Nealey.....................................................Jacksonville, FL Kirstie Pfrimmer..................................................Homestead, FL Master of Education in Reading Education Tatiana Gandolff...........................................................Miami, FL
Jannetides College of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership
School of
Business Master of Arts, Leadership/Non-Profit Leadership Deborah Ann Fusek........................................St. Petersburg, FL Master of Arts, Leadership/Organizational Leadership Kasey Charles Gast.................................................Odenton, MD Heather Joy Guinta...................................Lighthouse Point, FL Master of Business Administration, Executive Leadership Rochelle Luana Brown..............................................Sebring, FL Blake Buckman.....................................................Shreveport, LA Alexandre D’Aboville...............................................Paris, France Jesse Erin Dixon...................................................Kissimmee, FL Omar Fiorenzato...............................................Pordenone, Italy Valeria Grijalba............................................Santo Domingo, HE Alexander Paul Hardy..............................................Kenosha, WI Coffi Cedric Kouadjo....................................................Miami, FL Joseph Michael Lamb..........................................Alpharetta, GA Bryan Scott Langston..........................................Fort Meade, FL Michael Anthony Lopez......................Rancho Cucamonga, CA Shurmeen Martis.......................................Willemstad, Curaçao Mark Eugene McCollum.....................................Bradenton, FL Harmoni Dathanise McGee............................Cantonment, FL Korey Landon McGinnis.........................................Newnan, GA Sanford Alton Meeks...............................................Polk City, FL Mareno Moore.............................................................Hoover, AL Christian Sammy Pava...........................................Plant City, FL
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Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education/Educational Therapy Sharla Marie Guenthardt................................Schaffhausen, SC Clare Lee Kozushko.................................................Newberg, OR Mary Beth Richerson..............................................Lebanon, TN
Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Laura Leigh Taylor..................................................Edgefield, SC
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Master of Education in Elementary Education Ellen Ashlee Evans......................................................Bartow, FL Gayle Lennette Harris.......................................Jacksonville, FL Jacquelyn Lennette Harris..............................Jacksonville, FL Tiffany Renee Harris.........................................Jacksonville, FL Kathryn Mudger.......................................................Lakeland, FL Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education Erica Anderson..........................................................Oldsmar, FL Michele Lynn Bolds........................................Winter Haven, FL Samantha Bryant.......................................................Orlando, FL Emily Cain.............................................................Tallahassee, FL Carissa Alexis Cook***...................................Albuquerque, NM Priscilla Mercelita Eloi...............................................Weston, FL Meagan Renee Jackson.....................................Jacksonville, FL Autumn Melanie Kraybill***................................Minneola, FL Jenifer Lee.................................................................Lakeland, FL Kirsten Joy Manczak.................................................Hudson, FL Elizabeth Anne O’Donnell***.............................Bradenton, FL Abigail Grace Orlando***....................................Davenport, FL Summer Rusher***..................................Ludgershall, England Jordan Elizabeth Shasteen****...............................Deltona, FL
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Omar Resto....................................................................Tampa, FL Nathan R. Schwartz.................................................Lakeland, FL Savitri Singh Yaqoob......................................Land O’ Lakes, FL Christopher Michael Smith..........................Winter Haven, FL Matthew Strong....................................................Lakewood, WA
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Master of Business Administration, Global Dulce Yolanda Arzate.....................................................Perry, FL Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration Keziah Rachel Beulah..............................................Brandon, FL Lori Ann Lara...........................................................Puyallup, WA Antoinette Noel....................................................Gainesville, FL Master of Business Administration, Sport Management Dominic Samuel Anagnos................................Round Rock, TX Kaleigh R. Opbroek..............................................Shreveport, LA
Doctoral Degrees
College of Education
Doctoral Programs of
Education
Doctor of Education Denise Diaz Atwell..................................................Lakeland, FL Bethlehem Backes.............................................Snoqualmie, WA Sydney Brianna Basford....................................Greenwood, FL Elizabeth Camille Bielling.....................................Lakeland, FL Shameka Jean Brown........................................Jacksonville, FL Jason Edwards Covarrubias..............................Midlothian, TX Ronda Lynn Dry....................................................Bradenton, FL Tori Lanette Hersey......................................................Waldo, FL Jared Bruce Johnston...............................................Harvest, AL Michael Dean Knapp............................................Coldwater, MI
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Christina Rose Luther................................................Desoto, TX Erin Kathleen Newberry................................Land O’ Lakes, FL Sam Ninan..................................................................Lakeland, FL Pamela Jill Piorkowski..............................................Orlando, FL Vanessa Christina Smith...................................San Antonio, TX Andrew Christopher Swanson...............Highlands Ranch, CO Jackie Alvin Wyche............................................Birmingham, AL Jaymi Yamoah.....................................................Philadelphia, PA Donrich Lamont Young.........................................Mableton, GA
About Southeastern University From its inception in 1935, Southeastern University
doctoral levels. Southeastern enrolls both traditional
has been a Christ-centered, student-focused learning
and nontraditional students, who represent a variety
community. Southeastern’s global impact is marked by a
of denominations, personal interests, backgrounds,
deep commitment to transforming minds and engaging
states and countries. With 175 extension sites, regional
culture through the integration of faith, learning and
campuses and ministry partners across the United States,
service. The school has evolved and relocated through the
the university is providing affordable, accessible degree
years, gradually expanding its degree offerings along with
options and making higher education possible for an
its student population, and moving in 1952 to its current
increasingly diverse student body. Now 85 years since
campus in Lakeland, Florida.
its founding, Southeastern continues to encourage its graduates to impact culture as leaders through a lifestyle
institutions in the nation, Southeastern offers more than 100 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and
of excellence and integrity.
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As one of the fastest-growing private, nonprofit master’s
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