UF's Graduate Student Teaching Awards
Each academic year, the UF Graduate School recognizes "the best, brightest and most industrious of the University of Florida’s graduate teaching assistants for their work as instructors in the classroom and laboratory." I am honored to have been recognized alongside other talented TAs at UF.
UF's Rising Star Awards
UF's "Rising Star Awards" recognize UF faculty and instructors for their commitment to ongoing educational improvements and excellence.
UF's Quality Matters Exemplary Online Awards
The Exemplary Online Awards (EOA) recognize exemplary and innovative practices in online teaching and course production at UF. I am affiliated with two courses that received awards in 2021: EME4406 (instructor of record) and AEC3414 (instructional designer). EME4406 was also a category award winner for "Student Engagement"
Promotional Materials for UF's Educational Technology PhD Program
I am featured in the UF Educational Technology doctoral program's promotional materials, including this post highlighting my research in equitable technology integration.
CBS's "Talk Philly" Daily Arts Segment: Promoting the Arts in Public Education
In 2015, I was invited by the Council for the Advancement of Public Schools’ (CAPS) to appear on local television and promote their mission to provide art education opportunities to school districts in southeastern Pennsylvania.
UF's "Inspired Teaching" Newsletter
I was recognized as UF's "Online Teaching Excellence All-Star" for the year 2021 by the Center for Teaching Excellence. Their newsletter features UF faculty and instructors who practice outside-of-the-box teaching.
Hatboro-Horsham School District's YouTube Channel
In this video, I promoted HHSD's National Art Honor Society (for which I served as faculty advisor from 2011-2019). I discussed the philanthropic work we did within the community, and provided details about the annual induction ceremony for students.
University of the Arts Website:
Alumni Testimonial
An explanation of what MAT students can achieve professionally with a degree from UArts.
The Jewish Exponent: Israel Trip Works to Connect Young Professionals
A promotional article for the organization Taglit-Birthright Israel that highlights the travel experiences of several Jewish professionals, myself included. (I am featured in the article under my maiden name, "Economou")
The Reporter: Hatboro-Horsham Art Teacher Relishing Rookie Year
A profile of my first season as a Ballgirl for the Philadelphia Phillies MLB team. Ballgirls represent the Phillies organization by participating in various philanthropic endeavors. (I am featured in the article under my maiden name, "Economou")
The following articles feature students' accomplishments while under my mentorship.
The Intelligencer: Hatboro-Horsham Art Student in Exclusive Company With Perfect AP Score
A profile of my former student who was one of only 13 students worldwide to earn a perfect score on the Advanced Placement Studio Art Drawing exam in 2014.
Horsham Patch: Hatboro-Horsham High School Students Receive Scholastic Awards
Two of my AP Studio Art students received national recognition in 2019 from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. (Each school year, at least one or more of my AP students earned Gold Key awards or were recognized as National Merit Finalists.)
College Board's 2019-2020 AP® Studio Art Student Exhibit
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My student's artwork was one of only 30 individual pieces chosen by College Board for their annual exhibition in 2019-2020 from the 66,000 portfolios that were submitted internationally.
Horsham Patch: Hatboro-Horsham Students Claim Top Honors
One of numerous articles featuring my students who won awards (including in the "Best in Show" category two years in a row) at the Touch the Future HS Art Show, which features work from high school students across almost 30 school districts in the southeastern PA region.