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UCI Anteaters in Education Alumni Chapter

Welcome!

On behalf of the UCI Anteaters in Education Alumni Chapter, I welcome you to join this vibrant and vital community, serving in one of the most critical industries. Together, we are directly impacting the future of our nation and the world through education and support of our youth and lifelong learners.

The Anteaters in Education alumni network includes over 12,000+ graduates from UCI education programs and degrees, as well as UCI graduates from any major who now work in (or are retired from) education or an education-related field. We also extend a warm welcome to local educators who participate in continuing education courses through the UCI Teacher Academy.

We are extremely proud of all UCI alumni who serve in a myriad of roles in the education community: teachers, school leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, youth advocates, and other professionals. I hope that you stay connected and continue to thrive in your respective fields, as we need educational leaders like you to shape the world for a better future for all learners.

I am incredibly honored to serve as president of the UCI Anteaters in Education Alumni Chapter. I highly encourage you to participate and engage with our School of Education community of students, faculty, alumni, and staff who are committed to the growth and development of lifelong learners. Through innovation, ingenuity and compassion, we aim to contribute to the advancement of teaching and learning.

As you browse through our website. We hope that you find useful information, resources and upcoming events that will help you in the critical work that you do in education, as well as keep you connected and engaged with your fellow Anteaters. We look forward to enriching your connection with your Anteater family!

Best Regards,
Tracy Carmichael, Ph.D. ‘13
President, Anteaters in Education Alumni Chapter
Chief Innovation Officer, Long Beach City College

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Events

For a full list of school and professional development events, please click here.

Check out our most recent event in partnership with the UCI Teacher Academy, An Inspiring Talk with Educators featuring Dr. Tyrone Howard of UCLA, and the Outstanding Alumni Teacher Award announcement.

Alumni News

Vicki Vasques (’81) makes a $10,000 gift in honor of School of Education legendary teacher educator Mary Roosevelt
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First-generation scholar & undergrad commencement speaker Bethany Urbano ('21) committed to making education accessible to all
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Virginia Nguyen ('13) speaks out as both educator and advocate for AAPI and other communities affected by racism Read More
SAGE Scholar and Education Alumna Katia Necoechea Madriz ('21), named Fulbright Scholar
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Brad Greene ('21), Big West Conference Defensive Basketball Player of the Year greets opportunity with optimism, perseverance, and a nod to his Native American heritage
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Emily Matthews honored as a Newport-Mesa Unified School District teacher of the year
Daily Pilot
Nestor Tulagan (’20) awarded two-year NSF fellowship to study family influences on Latinx middle schoolers’ math motivational beliefs & performance
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Mary Cappellini keeping American Dream alive for underserved OC youth during pandemic
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Laura Gomez ('95), 2021 California Teacher of the Year, offers her students "windows into the world"
OC Register
Laura Gomez (‘95) honored as one of five 2021 California Teachers of the Year
Orange County Register
Jim Klipfel (’93) named one of five 2021 California Teachers of the Year
Los Angeles Daily News
California Teachers of the Year Jim Klipfel ('93) and Laura Gómez ('95) share their experiences
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Melissa Callahan (‘18) contributes article: “Am I Too Diverse for Academia?”
Diverse Issues in Higher Education

Tirana Khan ('19) joins PBS SoCal as Education Research and Evaluation Analyst
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Lauren Shea ('12) providing science & literacy content consultation for new PBS animated series Hero Elementary
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Natalie Mejia ('20) & Amanda Dabbous ('20) found their path in UCI's CalTeach Science & Math program
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Join the Anteaters in Education Alumni Chapter today! Membership is open to School of Education alumni and credential alumni, any UCI alumni working in (or retired from) education or related field, and educators who have attended UCI professional development programs in education.

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SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Keith Curry (Ed.D. ’11), president and CEO of Compton College and School of Education donor, makes it a priority to build partnerships and support staff and students – skills he learned while at UCI.

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