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Ed.D. Founder Honored by AERA

Dr. Carlos Nevarez—Ed.D. Founder— awarded Dr. Carlos J. Vallejo Memorial Award for Lifetime Scholarship

Dr. Carlos Nevarez, current interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and founder of the Doctorate in Educational Leadership Program at Sacramento State, has been awarded the Dr. Carlos J. Vallejo Memorial Award for Lifetime Scholarship.

Carlos Nevarez Award Winner

“Mentor, Friend, Family: Dr Vallejo epitomized what it means to be a community scholar-activist. His lifelong aspirations to heal communities through educational opportunities changed lives. I was blessed to have been the recipient of such efforts. For that, I will always be grateful. “
~ Dr. Carlos Nevarez

AERA states the purpose of the Carlos J. Vallejo Memorial Award for Lifetime Scholarship is to recognize a senior-level scholar whose scholarly career contributions to multicultural/multiethnic education have and continue to play a significant role in shaping the field.

Carlos J. Vallejo Memorial Award for Lifetime Scholarship

AERA states the purpose of the Carlos J. Vallejo Memorial Award for Lifetime Scholarship is to recognize a senior-level scholar whose scholarly career contributions to multicultural/multiethnic education have and continue to play a significant role in shaping the field.