Awards:

Distinguished Scholar, Recipient, The University of Tampa, 2020

Dean’s and President’s List Honors, Recipient, Flagler College, 2013

Rookie Teacher of the Year, School Nomination, St. Johns County Public Schools, 2015

Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges, Graduate Recipient and Departmental Nominee, Flagler College, 2013

Grants:

Alternate ROOTS, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundations, and the Ford Foundation, Last Sunday Sessions, JaxbyJax Literary Festival, 2023

American Federation of Teachers, Grant Recipient for Diverse Libraries, Duval County School District, 2022

List of Grants written and received for other individuals and organizations include The Community Foundation-Individual Artist Grants, The Dollar General Literacy Grant, The Delores Barr Weaver Foundation Grant, and community support donations.