School of Educational Studies SES at Claremont Graduate University

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the newest Urban Leadership Graduate Dr. Jennifer Garcia! With a room modeled after her research design, family members and educators celebrated Dr. Jennifer Garcia for successfully defending a dissertation full of wonderment and awe! Jennifer’s loved ones and deeply respected colleagues reciprocated gratitude, insightful questions, and joy as they learned encourage all to read her powerful research on:

Tezcatl al una al otra / Mirrors of Each Other:
Reflecting Light on Women of Color in Secondary STEM Education

This study examined the multiple factors necessary to cultivate positive and sustaining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) identity formation for women of color (WOC), with a focus on 11 WOC secondary (STEM) educators from the Los Angeles region. This study was framed by Chicana feminist epistemology and an intersectional lens and utilized the plática methodology to understand the throughline between the development of STEM identity and the evolution of becoming a STEM secondary educator through the voices of 11 WOC STEM teachers.

Kudos to her amazing committee Dr. Reagan (Chair) and Dr. Perkins, and Dr. Benjamin. We look forward to the many ways that Dr. Garcia will share her research, practice, and application!

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06/03/2026

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"It was a long time coming"

06/03/2026

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Successfully defended my dissertation proposal today and have advanced to PhD candidacy at the School of Educational Studies (SES) at Claremont Graduate University (CGU). Immensely grateful to my committee, Dr. Dina Maramba (Chair), Dr. Eligio Martinez Jr., Ph.D., and Dr. Gloria Itzel Montiel, for t...

06/02/2026

Time to celebrate Dr. Fabian Pacheco! Joined by his amazing partner and mother to their beautiful children, Fabian defended his dissertation with much passion and credibility through powerful conceptual frameworks, participant voices, and key findings on:

Interrupting the “Vanishing Latino” Phenomenon in Higher Education: Counternarratives of Persistence Among Second Year Latino College Students in Hispanic Serving Institutions

Dr. Fabian Pachecho’s Positionality offers a powerful insight into his why:
“When times change, you will never be lost because you will always know what holds you and who holds you. And that will be your ancestors and the people around you, more than you’ve ever known, that you are not alone.” (Ito, 2021)

"My journey has been one of continuous learning, unlearning, and relearning—an ongoing process of critically engaging with both institutional and community knowledge to understand who I am and who I strive to become. I have learned to amplify and honor the efforts of my ancestors while advancing the experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). My work is driven by a commitment to challenging systemic inequities and advancing the liberation of BIPOC within and beyond academic spaces. Through research, counseling, and teaching, I have sought to dismantle oppressive institutional structures while fostering learning environments that center the voices, histories, and knowledge systems of marginalized communities. I actively engage in opportunities that make education more equitable and empowering, ensuring that students not only access but also transform the institutions they navigate."

Kudos to is amazing committee Dr. Claudia Bermúdez, Ph.D. (Chair) and Dr. Emilie Reagan. We look forward to the many ways that Dr. Pacheco will share his research and policy application!

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GRADUATE EDUCATION REIMAGINED

06/01/2026

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06/01/2026

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🎉 Congrats to Dr. Delia Estrada on her invitation to serve on the Administrative Services Credential Standards (ASC) Workgroup at the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to assist in refreshing the existing Preliminary Administrative Services program standards. Dr. Estrada currently leads our Pre...

06/01/2026

The School of Educational Studies celebrates Pride Month and affirms that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our schools and colleges, enrich our communities, reinforce our democracy, and help build a stronger nation.

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GRADUATE EDUCATION REIMAGINED

06/01/2026

Education is best understood through a lens of educational equity and social justice. While colleges and universities can reflect the broader challenges of society—where bias and oppression may surface—they also have the power to disrupt historical injustice, challenging entrenched patterns of discrimination and advancing practices rooted in individual and community well-being. Forward-thinking educators recognize the vital role schools play in supporting diverse communities and shaping more equitable and inclusive educational environments.

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GRADUATE EDUCATION REIMAGINED

06/01/2026

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05/29/2026

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