05/21/2026
Congratulations to soon-to-be Dr. Daniel Mango on successfully defending his dissertation, Canβt Hold Us Back: Healing the Wounds of Anti-Blackness in Education πβ¨π What a powerful and meaningful contribution to the field of education. Wishing you all the best as you continue making an impact through your work! ππΎπ
05/18/2026
CONGRATULATIONS to two alums of the International & Multicultural Education Department for being selected as co-directors of the - we know you will take the center to amazing new heights with your commitment to advancing justice
05/16/2026
Celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our School of Education community ππ
Congratulations to:
β¨ Rajeev Naidu β24, recipient of the Distinguished Adjunct Teaching Award at USF
β¨ Moises Gonzalez β24, whose work at Grant Union High School helped earn recognition as a 2026 California Exemplary Dual Enrollment School
β¨ Alicia Schkoll β17, recipient of the Catalyst of Change Award from the Japanese Community Youth Council
β¨ Estefani Mendoza, current L&I EdD student and Britton Middle Schoolβs 2025β26 Teacher of the Year
We are proud to see our students and alumni continuing to make meaningful impacts in their schools and communities through leadership, advocacy, and care. π
05/16/2026
π Doctoral Dissertation Defense? β
Passed!
ππΌ Congratulations to Catholic Education Leadership (CEL) Ed.D. student and soon-to-be Doctor Rita Atienza. Her dissertation is titled: "THE INFLUENCE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION ON PERSONAL CATHOLIC IDENTITY FORMATION IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD: PERCEPTIONS OF FILIPINO CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS."
ππ Way to go, Rita! We are so proud of you and inspired by your steadfast commitment to the Catholic education and Filipino communities. π΅π
05/13/2026
π Our amazing SOE staff serving up pizza and smiles for students today! π
Stop by the Deanβs Office in Room 108 for a slice and say hello. π
05/09/2026
β¨ Congratulations to soon-to-be Dr. Rebecca Jacquez! β¨ Rebecca recently successfully defended her dissertation, βFreedom Dreamers in Oakland, California: A Portraiture of Creating Spatial Justice and Repair.β Her work reflects a powerful commitment to spatial justice, community healing, and transformative change, and we are incredibly proud of this milestone and excited to see the impact she will continue to make. πππ