PSEA 20-21 Recipients

Shirley Chisholm Trailblazer Award

Recognizes students who have made outstanding contributions to the TC community in the spirit of TC alumna Shirley Chisholm's outstanding legacy. Nominees will have worked hard to enrich the TC student experience as advocates, innovators, and change-makers. This award is given to students who exemplify the following quote from Shirley Chisholm: "I have never cared too much for what people say. What I am interested in is what they do." 

• Brooke Hayman
• Honey Walrond
• Kayla Parr
• Mariana Casellato
• Michelle (Chell) Parkins
• Monica Miaoxia Chan
• Nicole K. Bulanuk
• Shavonna Q. Hinton
• Yianella (Martha) Blanco
• Yibing (Bing) Quek

Exemplary Impact Award

Presented to a group who has demonstrated excellence in effectively executing their mission and goals, efficiently engaging and empowering all members, and has successfully created a significant impact on campus life for the TC community. Nominees have gone above and beyond to connect and collaborate with other student groups & organizations, student leaders, and departments at Teachers College & Columbia University. Nominated groups could include student organizations, a coalition, a working group, a book club, etc.

• African Studies Working Group (ASWG)
• Decolonization Study Group (DSG)
• Graduate Writing Center consultants
• Student-Parent Group

Outstanding Community Program Award

Given to a student-led program that demonstrated originality, innovation, and creativity. Programs that contributed to the development of intercultural competency and promote social responsibility through engagement in social justice, inclusion, and advocacy are encouraged. Nominated programs could have been held for the first time this year or could be an annual occurrence.

• Academic Glow Up Virtual Conference: Advice for College-Bound Latinx Students - hosted by the Coalition of Latinx Scholars
• #FeelTheMusic Concert & Conference - hosted by the American Sign Language Club

The Campbell Award

The Columbia Alumni Association and University Trustees present the Campbell Award to a graduating student at each School, including Teachers College, who shows exceptional leadership, service, and Columbia spirit.

• Taylor Moyer

TC Student Leadership Grant Recipients

• Calley Nelson
• Chloe O'Neill
• Emily Liu
• Honey Walrond
• Jiyoon Lee
• MaKaila Knight-Allder
• Mariana Casellato
• Michelle (Chell) Parkins
• Zhuqian (Karen) Zhou