Pacific Oaks alumna receives artist spotlight in local news
Human Development alumna, Rebecca Maloof, hopes to make the arts more accessible through “wearable works.”
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.
Dr. Jack Paduntin’s inauguration as Pacific Oaks president
On Tuesday, October 1, Dr. Jack Paduntin was inaugurated as the 11th president of Pacific Oaks College and Children's School.
Why Berlin? A look at the Germany migration crisis
A look at why the Germany migration crisis was chosen for TCS Education System’s ground-breaking Immigration in Contexts course, a Fall 2016 offering that allows students from five different institutions to study the global issue from all angles.
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.
Making a difference in early childhood education beyond the classroom
Alumna Lark Sontag started as a special education expert for preschool teachers and found a way to share her expertise on a larger scale with the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
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.
Perspectives from abroad: Q&A with Human Development student Gabriele Cabanilla
Human Development student Gabriele Cabanilla reflects on her new perspective following Pacific Oaks’ trip to South Africa.
Top teacher
Pacific Oaks College alumnus and recent “Teacher of the Year” award winner Byron Flitsch combines his fun-loving zest for life and early childhood education training to inspire his students to love writing.
Adjunct faculty member Nahid Fattahi publishes Psychology Today article
Professor Fattahi recently wrote “Destigmatizing Mental Health in Muslim American Community” for the publication.
Transferring from Community College: The Pacific Oaks Advantage
Transfer students have plenty of colleges to choose from, but Pacific Oaks’ unique ideology and one-of-a-kind transfer process puts it ahead of the competition.
PO inaugural Virtual Mixer connects students and alumni
Community members reap benefits of connections made during virtual event.
