IUSD recognizes two teachers with ties to the School of Education

​February 21, 2023

Two educators with ties to the School of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching + Credential (MAT) Program have been honored by the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD).

MAT methods instructor for social science, Jon Resendez, was announced as an IUSD Teacher of the Year. Resendez teaches at Portola High School and is involved in mentoring his colleagues in the social sciences. He also places his efforts towards student advocacy and leads the ​Sacramento student trip, where IUSD students meet with California legislators to share their perspective on educational policy.

​IUSD’s Teacher of the Year program recognizes exceptional instructors at the high, middle and elementary school levels. Read more about the IUSD 2022-2023 Teachers of the Year.

2022-2023 Teacher of the Year Jon Resendez

2022-2023 Teacher of Promise Michael Stern

The IUSD also named third-grade teacher Michael Stern MAT '22 as a Teacher of Promise. In his first year of teaching, Stern has long been affiliated with the district, serving as an instructional assistant for many years at Deerfield Elementary. He is described as being deeply invested in his students and the school community.

The Teachers of Promise honor goes to first- or second-year instructors who go above and beyond, while demonstrating professional curiosity and an unbridled enthusiasm for teaching. Read more about the the IUSD 2022-2023 Teachers of Promise.