Outstanding Graduate Service Inspire Award
In September 2024, Lauren was recognized for impactful community contributions in the city of Houston from the UH Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences Department.
National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS)
“The NSLS exists for the sole purpose of creating lasting positive change. The NSLS encourages community action, volunteerism, personal growth and strong leadership from its members at over 700 campuses nationwide.”
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
“The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is a honors organization that recognizes and elevates high achieving students. With its three pillars of scholarship, leadership and service, NSCS invites a small percentage of all eligible students nationwide to one of its 300+ chapters, including its national chapter.”
**NSCS is accredited with the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), the nation’s only certifying agency for college and university honor societies.**
Journal of Pediatric Psychology APA Submission Selection
In the racial trauma and discrimination newsletter issue of the Journal of Pediatric psychology, Lauren was the only undergraduate student selected for publishing.
The International Honor Society in Psychology
“Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.”
Texas A&M Teaching Scholars Program
Teaching Scholars get direct, hands-on experience with teaching an undergraduate psychology course under the direction of a professor. The program provides experience in educational programs and knowledge about the scientific basis for educational strategies. Duties as a Teaching Scholar include mentoring students while collaborating with the instructor to create or present course content and grading materials.
Teacher of the Month
At North Forest High School (August 2022)
Beginning Teacher of the Year
At Houston Independent School District








