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The two-term president of the Oregon Education Association hopes to inspire fellow educators to lead through advocacy inside and outside of the classroom.

In his decade as a teacher and school administrator in Alaska, Ralph Watkins '09, PhDEL '24 has only become more passionate about helping Native Alaskan students thrive in the classroom.

A beloved coach during his seven years at 51³Ô¹Ï, George Tall Chief MSEd '58 found his ultimate calling in a return to his native Oklahoma, where he became the elected chief of the Osage Nation.

Through a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation, 51³Ô¹Ï's College of Education is investigating what is helping STEM teachers to thrive in Oregon's high-need schools.

Over 100 current & incoming Pacific undergraduates have applied for a guaranteed graduate school spot through 51³Ô¹Ï's unique admissions program, Pacific Priority.

The 2024 David & Sandy Lowe Outstanding Alumni Service Award recipient used his experience to help other graduates find their place in the K-12 educational landscape.

Lucie Yeomans MAT '97 dreamed of a career in teaching. She now does her teaching in the career education space, using her skills to help people find their next position.

The publishers of the Portland Tribune and the Forest Grove News-Times honor the distinguished university professor of education for his lifelong service to students and teachers at Pacific and in the larger community.

The experience of competing at the NCAA Division I wasn't all that Sydnie Binder '22 MFA '24 hoped for. She has become a standout at the Division III level for Pacific, both on the tennis court and in the classroom.

Pacific Priority allows students to apply for and receive conditional admission to select Pacific graduate programs before they even start college, providing a clear pathway to graduation and the next step in their education & career journey.

Now working with teachers throughout Oregon, 51³Ô¹Ï's Residency Teacher Licensure (RTL) Program provides a path for teachers with temporary or emergency credentials to gain full licensure while continuing to work in the classroom.

The grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund a project to create a toolkit to help elementary school teachers use digital tools in math instruction.