Honors & Awards

I’m deeply grateful to work in a field where collaboration, creativity, and care are valued. 

These honors reflect the incredible people I’ve worked alongside, the students who continue to inspire me, and the meaningful projects that have shaped my journey, both inside and outside the university. 

Some of the most special recognitions came from my work founding Get PUMPed, a nonprofit that served families in Central Florida and reminded me daily of the power of purpose-driven work.

• General Education Program Leadership Award, 2025

• UCF Group Legacy Affordable Instructional Materials (AIM) Impact Award (Honorable Mention), 2025

• UCF Digital Curriculum Innovation Initiative Award ($4500 – with Danielle Eadens & Karen Haslett), 2023

• UCF Football Faculty Member of the Game, 2023

• UCF Men’s Soccer Faculty Member of the Game, 2018

• Institute of Hospitality Education Research Award, 2010

• Central Floridian of the Week, News Channel 13, 2010

• Moms Who Rock, BabyTalk Magazine, 2010

• Someone You Should Know, Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine, 2010

• Outstanding Faculty Advisor of the Year, Stetson University, 2000