Cristina Perez: Krissy Miner Memorial Award for Outstanding M.Ed./Ed.S. Student in Educational Leadership

Cristina PerezThe Krissy Miner Memorial Award for Outstanding M.Ed./Ed.S. Student in Educational Leadership is presented to a master’s or educational specialist student in educational leadership who has demonstrated an affinity for their own leadership development as an educator. The recipient understands the cognitive, interpersonal and intra-personal aspects of their own leadership development to better meet the needs of students, families and stakeholders in their community.

Statement from the Educational Leadership faculty:

Cristina Perez is the 2022 winner of this award. Cristina has blossomed in her leadership over the past three years. She entered the program as a quiet, collegial presence, a listener and an observer. In the past three years, she has grown into a confident advocate for herself, her students, and the paraprofessionals that she oversees. She takes her own leadership development very seriously and contributes thoughtfully to the journeys of other cohort members. Cristina has taken advantage of every opportunity to lead and used it to reflect and grow.