News Honors Presented at HGSE Convocation 2023 Featuring an address by higher education leader Ruth Simmons, remarks from graduating student speakers Cole Wilson, Ed.M.'23 and Ebonee Green, Ed.L.D.'23, and a speech from Lecturer Timothy McCarthy Posted May 23, 2023 By News editor Complete list of honorees:Convocation Speaker: Ruth SimmonsStudent Speakers: Ebonee Green, Ed.L.D., and Cole Wilson, Ed.M.Student-Selected Faculty Speaker: Lecturer Timothy McCarthyMorningstar Family Teaching Award: Alexis ReddingIntellectual Contribution Award: Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship – Jared Bellot, Palki Bhattacharyya Education Policy and Analysis – Doris Alcántara, Bruno Villegas McCubbin Human Development and Education – Amelea Ng, Estela Sato Shiratori Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology – Mrinmoy Saha, Dana Vera Teaching and Teacher Leadership – Bobby Russo, Molly Dutton SandersonPhyllis Strimling Award: Amanda Aiken, Ed.L.D.Marshals: Ph.D. – Paulina Haduong and Eileen McGivney Ed.L.D. – Mekka Smith and J.J. Munoz Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship – Ivy Ryan Education Policy and Analysis – Rahat Lokhandwala Human Development and Education – Hinako Irei Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology – Shreya Verma Teaching and Teacher Leadership – Lila BethelAlumni Council Awards: Carnell Chosa, Ed.M.’96, and Nancy Thomas, Ed.D.’96 For more information on Commencement 2023, visit: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/commencement. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles News A Calling Like No Other The prepared remarks of Convocation speaker Ruth Simmons News Transformative Higher Ed Leader Named 2023 Convocation Speaker Ruth Simmons, a leading voice for equality and inclusion in higher education, will address HGSE graduates on May 24 News Chosa, Thomas to Receive 2023 Alumni Council Awards Alums will be honored for their contribution to education and our greater society at HGSE Convocation on May 24