PO faculty Jerell B. Hill explores culture, poverty, and diversity in Peru
Pacific Oaks faculty Jerell B. Hill presents “Culture and Diversity: the Power of Purpose” about his trip to the 2018 International Congress for Educators in Peru.
The Pacific Oaks community comes to terms with the Chauvin verdict
Dean of Students Michael Lopez-Patton reflects on a student forum held on the occasion of the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict.
Bree E. Cook, Psy.D., joins Hillsides board of trustees
Bree E. Cook, Psy.D., vice president of academic affairs at Pacific Oaks College, previously served on two committees for the organization.
Delta Means Change
Dr. Carlene Fider and Dr. Cassandra Peel, published a supportive message for the community as a guest opinion piece in Pasadena Now.
World view
As Pacific Oaks College’s first student to study abroad in South Africa, recent graduate Paula Swearingen reflects on how the experience prepared her for her current role in early childhood education.
Teaching children to explore equity
Alumna Karina Murillo returned to college in search of ways to bring diversity and equity to the classroom.
A Q&A with the incoming project director of the Latinx+ Student Success Initiative, Dr. Judy Castro
Judy Castro, Ed.D., shares what’s ahead for Pacific Oaks College following a $2.5 million HSI grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Pacific Oaks’ Jerell Hill, Ed.D., publishes opinion on equity-focused education
Dr. Hill, dean of the School of Education at the Pasadena and online campuses, discusses approaches to more equitable learning in “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.”
Stories from Pacific Oaks College early childhood reporting fellow
The Pacific Oaks early childhood journalism fellow, Deepa Fernandes, focuses on a wide range of issues and implications for policy and practices related to children from prenatal to age five, their families, and communities. Fernandes has access to experts in the field of early childhood education through the community at Pacific Oaks College and The Children’s School. The Pacific Oaks early childhood reporting fellow is funded in part by First 5 LA.
The people in your corner when transferring to Pacific Oaks College
Transfer students have a team of advisers and advocates at Pacific Oaks to help them through the transfer process, their college education, and into their chosen career.
Do we value our teachers? Thoughts on the LAUSD strike
As a former LAUSD teacher and Dean of the School of Education at Pacific Oaks, Dr. Chamberlain shares her thoughts on the need to value teachers.
Identity factor: Sharon Chang, M.A.
Pacific Oaks' Alum Sharon Chang helps others address the complex questions that race and ethnicity pose in the U.S. today.
