2017 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, recognized as an influential educator by an incoming freshman.

2015 First Amendment Challenge Award, presented by the American Society of News Editors (ASNE) for media advising and teachings of the First Amendment.

2015 Courage in Student Journalism Award, presented by Kent State University, Student Press Law Center, and the National Scholastic Press Association to my staff.

2012 University of California, Irvine, Educator Wall of Fame.

HER STUDENTS’ AWARDS

Over 375 wins and placements at regional, state, and national levels of journalism competitions for newspaper, yearbook, and online news.

2019 Seven finalist nominations, Los Angeles Press Club 61^st SoCal Journalism Awards: Best High School Newspaper, Best Feature, Best News Photo, Best Feature Photo

2019 Pacemaker finalist for Online News (described as a high school Pulitzer Prize), National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA)

2015 First Amendment Challenge Award, American Society of News Editors / 1 for All

2015 Courage in Student Journalism Award, Student Press Law Center, National Scholastic Press Association, and Kent State University

2014 Second place, Best In Show, print. NSPA/JEA national conference

All American rating (two times): print and online news, National Scholastic Press Association