Meet our Student of the Year

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018

Congratulations to聽Kimberley Small, winner of the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work聽Student of the Year Award!

鈥淜imberley is a powerhouse,鈥 said Joy McClellan, MSW Program Coordinator and Instructor at the School.

鈥淪he earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in social work as well as neuroscience, was awarded advanced standing admission to the MSW program, and was awarded one of our highly competitive Provost Fellowships, enabling her to engage in research with the聽聽here on campus. That鈥檚 all in addition to working with the Social Work Honor鈥檚 Society, Phi Alpha, to provide a job fair and a leadership seminar for her fellow classmates,鈥 McClellan continued.

After being nominated by Dr. David Landsman-Wohlsifer, one of her instructors, Kimberley was also just named a聽Diversity Scholar by the American Family Therapy Academy听() and will be attending their annual conference this year in Austin, Texas, where she will join a cohort of other Diversity Scholars from around the world and enjoy opportunities for mentorship, career advice, and additional training.

According to Sara Dochterman, program coordinator for the School鈥檚 Professional Development division and School Instructor, Kimberley鈥檚 name appears with virtually every student-led project.

鈥淧ersistent and dedicated, Kimberley lives the values and ethics of social work,鈥 Dochterman said. 鈥淚n the classroom, she shines as one who strives to master the information and skills offered, and stands for her classmates to do the same. She is a powerful force ready to make a difference!鈥

Look out, world 鈥 Kimberley has a promising career ahead, and we look forward to watching it unfold.

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