525,600 minutes... What a year it has been. I would like to express my love and gratitude to Aaron (husband) and Michael (six-year old son) for all of their support during my Pro-AL program! Go Ducks!
RACHEL ALLYNE AAZZERAH EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Justin, Edyth and Solan, Thanks for doing it all, so that I could do this. I love Ya'll So Much!
Thank you to Hazel and Elspeth, my daughters whose patience and understanding allowed me to complete my program.
JILL ELIZABETH ADAMS EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Deepest gratitude to my parents, Mr. & Mrs. Adkins; my partners Jesse and Liz; my exhusband Todd; my brother Vince; my cousin Rachel; my committee Drs. Mazzei, Rosiek, & Husman; & my dear friend Dana
Shout out to Joe Wheeler for being the best partner!
My wife Mayra, mother and father in-law, and the faculty.
Thank you for everything Mom and Dad!
Big Mahalo, to my boys Nick, Andy & Cameron who keep me going to do better everyday!
May you always value education and leadership. Love you always!
Thank you to Cillian, Ryan, Lauryn, and my parents<3 Love you all so much
MICHAELA HALEY BEGAY CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
Thank you mom and dad for your endless love and support during this journey! I love you!
Thank you to my wonderful family, husband and friends who have supported me throughout obtaining my degree and encouraged me to pursue what I love.
My dear wife and sons, Thank you is not enough for all the support and patience you have given me. Thank you anyway! Our God is faithful, and I love you!
Mom, Dad, Travis, Ethan - Thank you for all of your support through my doctorate program. I wouldn't be walking across the stage today if it wasn't for your. I love you.
Thank you to my mama, Rebecca, and my dad, Cliff, for being my first teachers, Andrew for being my best friend, and Will for saying hello that first day.
I would love to thank my cousin April Negrette for introducing me to this program and supporting me throughout it. Also, I would love to thank Dr. Leilani Sabzalian for being so loving and caring.
JULIA ROSE BROWN CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
Thank you to my parents, grandparents, brothers, and friends for their endless support and guidance. I would also like to thank Karen Durany for her constant advice and encouragement. Go Ducks!
HAILEY MARIE BULLARD COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
Thank you to my family and friends for their love and support!
HANNAH BULLINGER CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
Thank you to my family for always supporting me. I love you guys so much!
To John Seeley, PhD and Sara Schmitt, PhD:
Thank you for your teamwork and guidance.
To Dr. Peta: You are THE Unicorn.
To my wonderful little one: Murphy, thank you for being in my life. I love you.
I would like to thank Puja and Nick! They have been such a refreshing and delightful professor team. I am always excited for their class and to hear their opinions on different current events.
Thank you to Theresa Todd! Couldn’t have done this without you ! Miss you everyday
Dr. Kjellstrand, Dr. Walters, and Sam Reuter all were instrumental to my professional development in the FHS program.
To my husband,
Thank you for being my partner in every adventure. From middle school sweethearts to now. I'm endlessly grateful for you. Here's to many more beautiful years together. I love you.
ALICIA CARRILLO MARTINEZ CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
To Mon Coeur, for always encouraging me to continue with my education when it got tough.
Thank you Liz for being the best advisor a doc student could have! Zach, thanks for being my PA research friend in the COE. Lauren and Aakanksha- I will miss our movie nights!! <3
I want to thank my family, husband Gabe and my children Isaac and Abi for being my rock and support during this journey! This is for you! iSe se puede! Thanking my mentor Carmen and co-hort you rock!
Dr. Graham, thank you for rocking your scarves every single day. They brought more joy than you know.
EVELINA CELIS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
Thank you to my family for supporting me throughout this journey! Love you!
SYDNEY J CHASE FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
A big thank you goes out to all the graduate employees and instructors who are still on their own academic journey. We are so lucky, and appreciate the time and energy you pour into your students!
CAMILLE AUBREY CHRISTENSEN FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICESThank you to all my family, friends, and professors for your support and encouragement. I am forever grateful.
BRENTONALLEN COBB CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
Thank you to all of the amazing professors of the College of Ed! You are all so wonderful and inspiring!
Thank you to my family for all the support! I love you guys
SOPHIE CLARE COHAN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
I would like to thank my brother for his support, I couldn’t have done it without him.
TAILEIGHORYE COLE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
I want to thank my mom and dad for being my biggest inspirations and for helping me through these past four years. I love you and I'm so grateful for all you do!
Thank you to my family for constantly supporting me. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for their love and support. I also want to thank Sam for sticking by my side. Thank you and love y'all!
I wouldn't be here today without my mom who is so supportive and loving and always pushed for me to succeed.
Thank you mom and dad for your endless love and sacrifices. I would not be here without you.
Gracias mamá y papá por su infinito amor y sacrificios. No estaría aquí sin ti.
Thank you so much Emma for always being there for me!
Thank you to my family (Mom, Dad, Katie, Corinne, John) for your belief & support in my journey. Special thanks to Dr. Nicole Giuliani & Dr. Geovanna Rodriguez for guiding me with wisdom & love.
MARGARET NELL COX SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
Thank you to my family and friends who have supported me through my academic journey!
Love you! - Mia
MIA KAILANI CRANNELL COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
Dr. Karrie Walters influenced my perspective of human services in the most equitable manner that I will keep with me throughout my career.
Shout-out to my family and friends from California for supporting me, and thank you to my partner, Benjamin, and my ESA Teddy for getting me through grad school. I love you all! <3
GERRYKO CRUZ COUPLES AND FAMILY THERAPY
Thank you for everything David and Ilana!
I would like to thank my dad, Steven Murata, for always believing in me!
CAROL MARIE DANFORD FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
I want to thank my wife for supporting me and being there for me throughout my graduate studies. I couldn't have done this without you! I love you!
Thank you to my loving family and to my endlessly supportive partner for always rooting for me through this amazing experience. Onto even greater things!
I give the world's biggest thank you to my parents, grandparents, brothers, aunts and uncles, my loving partner, my wonderful friends, and caring educators/mentors. You all are amazing!!
-JJOSEPH DECKER CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
I could not have done this except for the patience, kindness and support of my committee, my colleagues, my family, friends, and cat! My research participants and partners were amazing!
I am so grateful for my family who have filled me up with so much love and support for the last 22 years. I wouldn’t be here without you.
I love you, C-line, Wheels, Casey, Brady, and Kevie!
MADELINE LEARY DOWD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
Thank you to my mom, dad, and friends for helping and supporting me through these last four years. I love you. I did it!
Thank you, Mom and Dad! I couldn't have gotten through the past four years without your endless support. I love you both SO much!
ANSLEY NEUHART DUETTRA FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES¡Gracias familia por todo su apoyo! ¡Los quiero muchísimo! -Wendy
Thank you Mom, Dad, Katey, and Ben for all your love and support through this journey, I'm a very lucky girl!! I love you all lots lots lots <3 - Syd
Thank you to my husband Leo and son Charlie for all your support while I worked to earn this degree. I am endlessly thankful for your presence, which has been the cornerstone of my success.
KATHRYN DOROTHY ELDER
Thank you Karen for always being there to explain things to me and write me all those letters of recommendation :)
BREANA MCKINLEY ERICKSON COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
Thank you to my Husband Lucas, who was my biggest support for the past two years. And my baby Aurista for being the best classmate a gal could as for.
SARAH ROSE ETTINGER SPECIAL EDUCATION
Thank you to the COSA team for supporting us all while we worked and completed this program. Thank you to my family and friends for believing in me especially my husband and best friend. -Cori
CORENE LYNN FARMER-BLACKWELL EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
I would like to thank my family for their continuous support throughout college, I would not have been able to do it without you guys, I love you so much. I DID IT!!
A huge thank you to Dr. Krista Parent and Dr. Julie Alonzo who have been so incredibly helpful through every step of this process. You are incredible mentors and I am grateful. Go ducks!
KOURTNEYKAY FERRUA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Thankyou to my Mom and Dad who have supported me throughout my educational career! I love you both very much! Thankyou to my Professors, especially Dr. Schmitke who has always been there for me!
Thank you to the cohort that adopted Congratulations, guys, we did it!
Thank you Dad, Mom, Bella, and Connor for always supporting me and loving me unconditionally.
Thanks to Sam Rueter for all of his support and guidance during my time in the DSI program.
MAIA FRAM FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Your unwavering belief in me has been my pillar of strength. I graduate today with sincere gratitude for my family & friends, for supporting me through the years of allnighters and breakdowns.
MELISSA
I want to thank all the CDS faculty who have helped me in my education to earn my degree. Special thank you to professors McKay Solhberg and Karen Durany for their constant support and guidance!
Thank you to Dr. Geovanna Rodriguez, Dr. Gina Biancarosa, and Dr. Kent McIntosh for your mentorship and guidance. Shout out to my friends and family for pushing me forward!
JOHN CHARLES ROEL GALLO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
Thank you to my family for all of your support! I couldn’t be here without you <3
MARY GALLOWAY COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
This PhD could not have been done alone, and I am extraordinarily grateful to my community of dear family and friends who were there every step of the way. I love you!
YAHAIRA GARCIA COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up magazine and now I'm getting my diploma. I wouldn't be here without the unwavering love and support of my friends, family and COE staff. Mucho mucho amor!
DANIEL ROBERT GARCIA FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Thank you Mercedes & Juan Garcia (aka Mom & Dad) for your support. As a first-generation student pursuing a Masters Degree, you never once doubted the potential I had to achieve my academic goals.
Mom, I am who I am because of you. Thank you for all of your love and support. I share this accomplishment with you.
CIARA DARLENE GATES FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Thank you Mom, Dad, Family, and Friends for making this graduation a well earned celebration <3 Time for a new chapter filled with more learning, love, and laughs. Go Ducks!
Thank you to my parents for supporting me through my college years! I love you guys
I would like to thank my family, friends, and fiancé for pushing me to be my best and always supporting me. I love you all!
Thank you so much to my parents for supporting me through this journey! We finally made it!
I want to thank my parents for their endless support. I am grateful and thankful for my boyfriend Athen to be there for me through these last few years, I wouldn't have been able to do it without him.
CLAIRE GOSSLEE FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Thank you to my community for their continued support in my academic journey. I wouldn't be here without all of you.
AUBREY LYN GREEN PREVENTION SCIENCE
Thank you to my partner for being my rock this entire program.
I want to thank my Mom and Dad for letting me live out my dreams and supporting me along the way. This wouldn't be possible without you. Te Queiro Mucho <3
JASMINE KAYA GUINN GODINEZ FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Thank you Dr. Heather Leonard for helping through this chapter!
Thank you to Emma for being an amazing counselor! I truly felt as though I could go to you for anything and you would receive it with respect and kindness. Tusen tack!
SAM HAMILTON FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Thank you to my mom who has inspired me to pursue a career in the field of Family & Human Services. Thank you to my dad who made sure I could be successful no matter what happened. Go Ducks!
NOAH HARDY FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Thank you Mike for the love and support throughout this journey! Huge thanks to Dr. Julie Alonzo for your guidance and support! I wouldn't have made it without your help!
Forever grateful to my parents and family for always supporting and loving me. My wins are yours, so this is for all of us. I love you guys with ALL my heart, and of course all the glory to God!
GIOVANNA JEWEL HERNANDEZ COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
Para mi Familia, Quiero darles las gracias por todo su apoyo durante mi tiempo en la universidad. No podría haberlo logrado sin todos ustedes. Son mi inspiración y mi fuerza. Los quiero mucho!
To Natalya, who sustained me and loved me through the many difficulties of the journey to this day - thank you.
Dan and Blaire, thank you both for supporting me every step of the way! Anjana, I appreciate your kindness and camaraderie.
~Pam
Thank you to my amazing friends that I have connected with in the program! You are the people who truly helped me thrive in a program like UOTeach. I am so grateful to have made life-long friends!
KEYSHAWN DEPRIX JAMES JACKSON CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
I wanna thank you to my mum first, I can’t stand on the stage without her. Thank you for all the support. Also, I wanna thank you my girlfriend always understand and encourage me. I am J-Dragon!!!
JIALONG JIN FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICESThanks Mom & Dad & The Loud Faces
My family...Don, Jackie, Brian, Sarah, Emmett, Juniper, Paige, Dana, Athen, Ethan, Emma, and Tom...thank you for never giving up on me! And Dad...your "100%" belief in me means the world! Love y'all!
JENNIFER MARIE JONES
Thank you to my family, both near and far, whose support encourages and shelters me with a home no matter our distance.
DANIEL KRAUT KAPLAN FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICESThank you so much to my family in supporting me in this crazy dream of becoming a doctor! - Juliana
TERESA KELLY EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
JULIANA
I could not be here without my parents, Patrick and Amy Kincaid. This is as much your guys’ degree as it is mine. I love you both, thank you!
I would like to thank my amazing family and friends for all the love and support they have given me. I would also like to thank the Elementary Foundations faculty and this years incredible graduates.
Thank you my amazing advisor David Liebowitz and beloved family dearest
Jonathan, Kiyara, Aveline, Mom Ria and Papa Sam.
Katie Jacobson you rock!!!
I would like to thank my amazing boys, Anorkplim & Atornam for being my rock! I am also thankful for my mother, my advisor, Heather, and all my family and friends who cheer me on. We did it guys! ❤
BERNICE SELASE KRAKANI
Thank you to my amazing husband, who supported me and took care of our family throughout this most challenging and intense year. Je t'aime pour toujours.
Thank you to Emma, my amazing advisor who has helped me through countless issues during my time at UO. She is the best!!
WILLOW LAKEY FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Thank you mom and Keani for being my guideposts for everything. Thank you Mama and Papa, I am proud to be your niece. Thank you Ry for your unconditional love. To UO, thank you for helping me to grow.
LISELI ROSE LASTRA FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Dr. David Gray - Thanks for the encouragement, flexibility, and support!
Thank you Dr. Fitch for your unwavering support for the Secondary Cohort, and for teaching some amazing Science Methods classes!
Thank you to my family for all these years of continuous encouragement and understanding. Thank you to my advisor, Prof. Duran, for all the valuable guidance and support ❤
Thank you to my brothers,Pete &Matt Yunker, for the intitial encouragement to pursue my doctorate degree. Thank you to my husband, Jason, and daughters, Madeline & Lauren, for their ongoing support.
SARA ANNA LEROY EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Thank you to David and Kimberly for making this year the best year of college. They made this program absolutely amazing and I loved every second of it.
A huge "THANK YOU" to my committee, Drs. Zvoch, Tanner-Smith, Scalise, and Tindal, as well as Dr. Anderson. And, thank you to Jennah, my fiancé, more than anyone. I couldn't have done it without you.
Thank you to all my supervisors, professors, and mentors for all the knowledge you shared with me, as well as my family and friends for your endless support through my academic journey.
CECELIA RACHEL LOCATI COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
I would like to thank my wife Jessica Lord for her loving and caring support over the last 2 years while I have been in this program. Thanks Babe! I love you. -Mike
Thank you to my family for constantly supporting my education and filling my life with love. I will forever be prideful and thankful for being a first generation student!
Thank you to my family for supporting me through this endeavor!
RILEY NOE LOVICH COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
Thank you to all of my friends, family, and advisors!
CAYLA LUSSIER SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
My time at UO has been filled with amazing support from wonderful people. A special shout out to Professors Puja Clifford and Katie Jacobson! Additionally, my family and Taylor, Rose, and Stanley.
Thank you to my parents, friends and family for supporting me through these last 4 years.
Thank you to all my teachers and friends I made along the way!
Thank you Mom and Dad for always supporting me through this entire college journey. I wouldn't been on this stage without you. Love you both.
SARAH MARIN CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
Thank you to my family for their continued support these past two years! A special thank you to my children for being patient with me and to my husband for his unwavering support!
Thank you so much to my parents Lorena and Robert! Without you both I would not be where I am today and I am so thankful. Love you so much! - Kadence
I am grateful to my family for their invaluable encouragement and support, which has inspired me to achieve more than I ever thought possible.
Jeffrey Mathews for being my rock of a husband. Thank you for all your support!
To my husband, Andy. Words cannot express my appreciation for you. Thank you for always being there for me. And to my family, especially my parents. I would not be here without you. I love you all.
JORDAN MARIE MATULIS COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Thank you, Omar, Nicole, Isaac and Leo. You give me the strength I need to pursue my dreams. I love you!
Warmly,
Rebeca Mendez-Alvarez
Thank you to all of my friends and family for supporting me through these past four years!
LOUISE MIDDLETON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS JULIA
A big thank you to Dr. Jennifer Doty for being my honors thesis advisor. She has been so patient, understanding, flexible, and inspiring throughout this process and has been an amazing mentor!
ISABELLA MASAE MIKI FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Thank you to Momma and Papa Miller for believing in me and supporting me the whole way. Thanks to Austin and Angel for putting up with me being in school forever, and supporting my education dreams!
JENNIFER ANN MILLER SPECIAL EDUCATION
Thank you to my cohort members, professors, mentors, roommates, friends and family, and most of all my fiancé Brandon. I couldn't have done it without you all!
CHLOE ANN MILLER CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
Thank you to my mother, Helene, for her support and love over the last 4 years! You have constantly been my inspiration and I love you so much. Thank you to my family and friends, I love you all.
CHRISTIE BROOKE MIRACLE FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Thank you to all who believed in me and helped me along the way. This has been a dream for me and today it is finally accomplished.
Thank you so much Jiseon for all of your help and support, this would have been so much harder without you!
NATALIE MOSHER CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
Emma Bjorngard Basayne is an amazing advisor, helpful and kind Aaron Honn has been a thoughtful and supportive UO internship supervisor Family & Friends, I couldn't have done it without you! <3
EMMADORA ROSE ANN MOWRY FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
I would love to thank all the faculty and peers at University of Oregon, especially my advisor Dr Heather Leonard, for making me feel at home and safe.
Emma Bjorngard Basayne is absolutely the best advisor I have ever had. She made my experience transferring from another school incredibly smooth and supported me along the way. I am forever grateful!
SOPHIA MYERS FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
I want to say thank you to the School Psych cohort and faculty, you'll were awesome!
Thank you mom and dad!
GRACE NELSON FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Thanks for having my back, James!
Thank you Jen Doty and Emma Bjorngard Basayne!
I want to thank my older sister, Maya, for paving the path for me in college and for always supporting me, academically or otherwise. I wouldn’t have landed here without you.
REGAN NOONAN FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Mama, Papa, and Taran thank you for everything! You all are the reason I am here today! I love you so much!
JASKIRAN KAUR NOTRE CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
My childhood sweetheart, best friend, and husband cheered me on. He kept all technology running, funds coming, and put up with my long hours of learning. Thank you for your support.
I want to thank my supportive family , boyfriend, friends, college of ed professors and my applebees fam for getting me through my college career!
Thank you to my friends, family, and all the amazing professors I've had in the College of Education
An endless thank you to my wonderful spouse, family, and dear friends. I truly could not have done any of this with you.
Thank you to my parents for the walks and talks.
Thank you to my friends for the dinners and debriefs.
Thank you, Nora, for your classroom insights and constant companionship!
My deepest gratitude to my husband, Luis, who gave me strength, confidence, and reassurance through two grueling graduate programs and motherhood! I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you!
I would like to give special shout out to my four girls; Because I know it’s been so hard being away for the whole year so I can finish my master’s degree. Guess what girls, Mommy is done!
JULIA FAYE POLK EDUCATION POLICY AND LEADERSHIP (EPOL)
Audrianna, Bennett, & Brynlee, my sweet children, thank you for your encouragement & love. Matt, thank you for being my rock! Mom, thank you for your support! You all made this possible! I love you!
SARAH POWERS EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
mom and dad, none of this would have been possible without you, thank you for everything.
GIOSANNA PROCHOT FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICESThank you, Mom and Dad, for all of your support! Love you both! Love, Griffin
Thank you to Cameron Quinlan who walked by my side and encouraged me to complete my masters degree.
Thank you to my parents who have supported me throughout my entire educational career! Love you guys!
KARINA QUINONEZ COUPLES AND FAMILY THERAPY
ARIANNA
Emma is an amazing advisor and I'm so glad I was able to go to her! I'm also grateful I got to have Karrie and Jen Doty for multiple classes, thank you for y'alls support, care and passion for us!!
Thank you to my grandmother and my mom for being my very best teachers and my grandpa who said “4+4” *answered* “GRADUATED!” throughout my life. Forever grateful for all your encouragement and lessons
ANNE MARIE RANTS CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
Thank you to my grandparents, to my parents, my siblings, my friends and my partner. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you.
MARLEY REEDER FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Mom and Dad,
Thank you so much for always supporting me through all of my schooling, and through the tears of actually getting it done. I love you both with all of my heart.
Love, Sherry
Reeder SHERRY MICHELLE REEDER EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
My motivation, heart & soul, my son Enzo Nauel! My mom, sisters, family, my bestfriends Jeidah & Karina, Sonya Moody Jurado, Sapsikwala staff. Thank you for believing in me, I am eternally grateful.
Thank you to all UOTEACH cohort members for inspiration and motivation.
Thank you to everyone in the UOTEACH faculty. Professors, advisors, coordinators, and everyone who helped us along the way.
TAYLO F RITCHIE CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
Agradezco a mis padres, Herminio Romero y Nancy Walker, por su constante apoyo a mis sueños académicos. Los quiero mucho.
Emma!!! I could not have made it through college without your support, organization, and overall excitement for supporting your students education. You are appreciated by so many. Thank you.
Thank you Chris Knowles, Kyle Reardon, and James Sinclair. You all have been so supportive through this whole program and I’ll always be grateful. Thank you to my kids and husband love you we did it!
CHRISTINA RUIZ SPECIAL EDUCATIONThank you to my family, friends, and community. <3
I would like to thank god my partner Molly daughter Berkeley Mom Dad cuzzo Mike siblings friends & The UO MBB program.
Dr. Heffernan, Thank you for all your help!
Thank you to my family, friends, and faculty for supporting me and helping me achieve my dreams!
KEIRA SEARS COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
Thank you to Tara Parrillo for constantly supporting me, answering all my questions, and helping me navigate the process of transferring schools and getting through undergrad :)
I would like to thank to God, to my wonderful mother Daniela Dragan, my advisor Leslie Leve and Fulbright Romania. Super thank you to all the people in the UO who helped me grow! Love you all so much!
FILIP BOGDAN SERBAN DRAGAN PREVENTION SCIENCE
Rita would like to thank her family, friends, and advisor for their continuous support and encouragement. As a Latina First-Generation student, their unwavering belief in her has been her motivation.
Thank you to my parents for being my biggest fans and supporters along the journey. Thank you to my brother, Jake for motivating me everyday and being my inspiration.
I thank my district for supporting my journey, especially Rachel Price and Superintendent Gallagher. Also, my parents have been huge champions of my endeavors.
I'm so grateful for the understanding and guidance from my cooperating teacher Sarah, who helped me grow as a teacher and person. And thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey!
To my family for getting me this far, my friends who forced me out of the house when I needed human contact, and Thuy for being there through it all, believing in me when I didn’t.
To all, thank you.
JAMES SMITH COUPLES AND FAMILY THERAPYI want to thank my parents for their constant love and support!
LAUREN GRACE SNEIFER
I’d like to thank my family for all of the support, words of encouragement, and for giving me a shoulder to lean on! I cannot thank you enough for everything that you have done for me! I love you all!
Thank you to my wonderful family and my best friend, Macie. Most of all, thank you mom and dad for being my foundation and for all of the sacrifices you made. This is for you. I love you all!
GRACE ROSELYNN SPOON COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
Thank you to my friends and family for supporting me and putting up anxiety and stress through this period of my life and my professors for putting up with all of my talking and questions.
I'm grateful for the education community I've made through my five years here at the U of O! Thank you to the advisors, educators, leaders, and the friends whom I've relied on and made along the way!
HANNAH STCLAIR CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
Many thanks to my lovely friends and family. I could not have done this without your unwaivering love, patience, inspiration and kindness. I will always be grateful. Thanks for tolerating me. - Gavin
Thank you to my family and all my amazing professors who supported me during my time as an undergrad student at the U of O.
I had many great professors but especially I want to thank Dr. James Sinclaire, my professor for Transition and Planning Instruction, Transition is an interest area of mine and James helped me a lot.
I want to thank the UO Teach faculty for their tremendous support. Everyone is so passionate and endearing. I'm so happy to have been a part of a program with such wonderful teachers.
JJ THOMAS CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
Thank you to my family for your undying support!
Thank you to Puja Clifford! You are the BEST!
Thank you so much to my friends & family for encouraging me every day! I love you guys.
CLAIRE JASMINE TROSTEL-SHAW COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
Thank you to my family, I hope I made you proud.
JALYNN FAWN TURNER FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
¡Hola familia! Muchas gracias a los que me acompañan hoy para celebrar. ¡Los quiero mucho! - Elizabeth U.
Big thanks to my amazing family! Your love and support mean everything to me. Thank you for always believing in me.
URBAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS JILLIAN
To my family and friends, your unwavering support means everything to me as I graduate. Thank you for shaping me with your love and guidance. I DID IT!!!
With love, Liv Vanillo
I would like to say thank you to my advisor Emma Bjorngard Basayne, for being one of the kindest and most supporting people, she deserves the world!
NAIVI VARGAS GARCIA FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
Thank you to Grace and Cameron for being there for me through so many classes, to Averie and Lindsie for making me feel like the smartest sister, and to mom and dad for always cheering me on from TX!
MACIE MARGARET VARNELL COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
Special thank you to Ivy Farrell for her unwavering patience and nurturing support over the last five years.
Thank you to my wonderful husband for supporting me and making me feel invincible.
Thank you to my children who have had to share me with school for the last few years. I love you guys so much.
KACIE CORINNE WADDELL SPECIAL EDUCATIONThank you Lynsday Duffus, for all your guidance and help related to audiology!
ELENA WALD COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
HANNAH
To my beautiful family, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. Thank you for being my rock and my biggest cheerleaders!
With love, Tanya
TANYA ANN WARD
I wish to thank my wife, children, parents, professors, and classmates. With their support, I was able to achieve this accomplishment. Thank you
ADAM MICHAEL WATKINS EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Jayme Sloan - For being the supervisor, mentor, and friend that so many CDS Masters students needed over the past two years.
Thank you to my husband Chris and my daughters Aria and Vera for being so supportive during this journey. I could not have done this without your love, support, and motivation. I love you!
Thank you Mom and Dad for always believing in me! Thank you to Drew for putting up with me and supporting me! Thank you Brayson for being you, you are the reason i'm doing this!
SHANA WENGERD CURRICULUM AND TEACHING (UO TEACH)
I wouldn’t be here without the support of my friends, family, classmates, and the support of the amazing faculty I’ve had the pleasure of getting to work with my time here at UO, thank you you all! :)
To Hannah and Jaskiran - I wouldn't be half the teacher I am today without the support you two have shown me. Thanks for keeping me here <3.
Thank you to my big chosen family for invaluable compassion and enthusiasm.
Thank you to Matthew and Millie for steadfast support.
I'm grateful to my wife for her unwavering support, and to my kids for inspiring me.
Remember, never stop dreaming and know that you can do whatever you put your mind to. I love you all.
WILLIE WILLIAMS, III EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
A big Thanks to family and friends who stuck by me, kept me fed and laughing.
Thank you to my colleagues and my staff at Fox Hollow for supporting me through school and work.
Thank U to my awesome wife Lindsey and my son Lincoln, Thank U Jennifer,Trina,Oregon Admin Scholar Program, Sutherlin School District and my Douglas ESD family :)
Thank you to my emotional support circle for helping me through the long haul!! I love you all dearly :) Thank you to my professors for your time, patience, and knowledge. And thank you to my parents.
To the ones that made my dreams a reality, thank you for guiding me through this thing called life. The support, kindness, and care I've experienced from you all is why we are here today!
KYNDLE ROGUE YOUNG EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
I would like to thank all my friends and family for supporting me throughout my college career. I am so grateful for you all.
JORDANA YOUNG-NORRIS FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
My deepest thanks to my advisor, Dr. Wendy Machalicek, for her unwavering support throughout this journey. Grateful to my Eugene friends for invaluable support. Family's distant backing was my rock!
JINLAN ZHU SPECIAL