STEM champion
Pacific Oaks alumna Susan Wood lives her mission delivering science, technology, engineering, and math curriculum in early childhood education settings.
The Open School opens minds
Imagine attending an elementary or secondary school where the students have as much of a say as the teachers. No more “because I said so,” or a mandatory syllabus, or needing permission to do something as simple as use the restroom.
Benefits of transferring to a college with a TAG agreement
Starting your education at a community college can help save on costs, but the transfer process can be tricky. Learn how a TAG agreement can help.
Immigration in Contexts: Meet the faculty
This fall, “Immigration in Contexts: Examination of Germany” gives students at TCS Education System’s five colleges and universities a first of its kind academic opportunity to explore the global immigration crisis from multiple disciplines, culminating with a 10-day immersive experience in Berlin, Germany.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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