More than a grade
Alumna Trena Hudson, M.A., learned quickly that an education at Pacific Oaks would teach her more than anything measured simply by a test.
Teaching children to explore equity
Alumna Karina Murillo returned to college in search of ways to bring diversity and equity to the classroom.
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.
Making experience count
Twenty years after leaving college early, Pacific Oaks College alumna Aubrey Kliaman transformed her life experience into college credit through our Credit for Learning from Experience program, helping her finally earn a degree—or two.
Bringing the campus experience online
The unique culture Pacific Oaks has worked to develop can be felt far beyond the campus classrooms. It is a culture of community reflected in the online programs, too.
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.
Pacific Oaks alumna receives artist spotlight in local news
Human Development alumna, Rebecca Maloof, hopes to make the arts more accessible through “wearable works.”
Graduate Christopher Franz to speak at commencement
Christopher Franz is the student speaker at Pacific Oak's 59th Commencement ceremonies on May 11.
Elizabeth Chamberlain, Ed.D., Dean of the School of Education, brings her voice to the Special Olympics and Special Education debate
A proposal by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to eliminate federal funding for the Special Olympics, and President Trump’s subsequent decision to “override” the proposal, has put the needs of those with disabilities into the spotlight.
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.
Perspectives from abroad: My first international experience
Pacific Oaks student Brittney Carey reflects on her first international experience during the “Identity in Context: Examination of South Africa” study abroad course.
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.
