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05/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Nancy Gonzalez St.Clair, EdD, Educational Leadership, who has successfully completed her dissertation defense titled, “Inspiring Voice: The Impact of Poetry Education” on April 27, 2026.

Dissertation Committee:

Dissertation Co-Chair: Dr. Rachel Hallquist, Ed.D.

Dissertation Co-Chair: Dr. Jennifer Geiger, EdD, MT-BC

Committee Member: Dr. Jeremy D. Greene

Congratulations, Dr. Gonzalez St. Clair!

05/19/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Michael Daly, EdD, Leadership & Innovation, Cohort 8, who has successfully completed his dissertation defense titled, “Supporting First-Generation College Student Success Through Increased Participation in High-Impact Practices” on April 20, 2026.

Dissertation Committee:
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Marty Martinez
Committee Member: Dr. Dana Howard
Committee Member: Dr. Allison Rowland

Congratulations, Dr. Daly!

05/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lynette Piggèe-Piñero, EdD, Leadership & Innovation, Cohort 7, who has successfully completed her dissertation defense titled, “Organizational Executives’ Perspectives on Cultural Humility and Diversity” on April 10, 2026.

Dissertation Committee:
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Fred Estes
Committee Member: Dr. Jon S. Wedding
Committee Member: Dr. Timothy Lent Howard

Congratulations, Dr. Piggèe-Piñero!

04/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jeremy Brooks, EdD, Leadership & Innovation, Cohort 8, who has successfully completed his dissertation defense titled, “The Teacher Shortage Crisis: How Workplace Relationships Influence Retention, Attrition, and the Education Labor Market” on April 3, 2026.

Dissertation Committee:
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Fred Estes
Committee Member: Dr. Cory Rayala
Committee Member: Dr. Reyes Guana

Congratulations, Dr. Brooks!

04/24/2026

We’re proud to celebrate an incredible achievement by Benerd College doctoral student Adriana Brogger!

Adriana has been named Woman of the Year by Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom—an honor that reflects her outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact in education.

As if that weren’t enough, Adriana has also been selected to receive a prestigious statewide award recognizing excellence among California Community College faculty. She will travel to Irvine this Saturday to be honored at the official award dinner.

Please join us in congratulating Adriana on these well-deserved recognitions. We’re honored to have her as part of the Benerd community!

04/22/2026

Reminder: Our Chartwell Webinar is Tomorrow!

Join Benerd College and the Chartwell Teaching Institute (CTI) on April 23 for a free webinar exploring how districts can implement evidence-based literacy practices grounded in the Science of Reading.

Learn how CTI’s IDA-accredited training and partnership with the UCSF Dyslexia Center support stronger outcomes for all learners.

🔗 Secure your spot: https://fs20.formsite.com/joincpce/ChartwellWebinar2026/index or check the link in our bio!

04/21/2026

💛 Pacific Gives is LIVE! 💛
From April 21–22, noon to noon, we’re celebrating Pacific Gives—24 hours to support the students and programs that make Benerd College thrive.
Your gift helps fuel innovative teaching, meaningful learning experiences, and the future of education. Every gift, at every level, makes a difference.
🎁 Give today and support Benerd College:
👉 pacificgives.pacific.edu/pages/benerd-college (or check the link in our bio!)

04/20/2026

Support one of our own! 🎉

Benerd alum Sundeep Kandola '18 is currently in the TOP 5 nationwide for America’s Favorite Teacher—and she needs our votes to bring it home! As a U.S. Army veteran and a dedicated 6th-grade science teacher at Benjamin Holt Middle School in Stockton, Sundeep inspires her students every day with curiosity, resilience, and heart.

The winner will receive $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, a feature in Reader’s Digest, and a school assembly with Bill Nye—an incredible opportunity for both Sundeep and her students!

Let’s show the power of the Pacific community—cast your vote and help Sundeep become America’s Favorite Teacher! 🧡 🖤 🧡 🖤

Visit americasfavteacher.org/2026/sundeep or check the link in our bio!

04/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kira M. Rashada, EdD, Transformative Action in Education, Cohort 4, who has successfully completed her dissertation defense titled, “Alternative English Language Development Scheduling in High School: Long-Term English Learners’ Attitudes and Perceived Control” on April 1, 2026.

Dissertation Committee:
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Rachelle Kisst Hackett
Committee Member: Dr. Sergio L. Sanchez
Committee Member: Dr. Debbie Azevedo

Congratulations, Dr. Rashada!

04/11/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. David Ortuño, EdD, Transformative Action in Education, Cohort 3, who has successfully completed his dissertation defense titled, “Examining Challenges for Sociology Master’s Degree Students at California State University” on February 27, 2026.

Dissertation Committee:

· Dissertation Chair: Anne Zeman, Ed.D.

· Dissertation Co-Chair: Jennifer Geiger, Ed.D.

· Committee Member: Louise Santiago, Ed.D.

Congratulations, Dr. Ortuño!

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