Dr. Andrew Kami, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Class of 2008
Q & A With Dr. Andrew Kami, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Class of 2008
Why I chose Pacific Oaks College
Alumna and current student Tonya Carline believes her time at Pacific Oaks has strengthened the work she was already doing in the community.
Perspectives from abroad: Q&A with Human Development student Gabriele Cabanilla
Human Development student Gabriele Cabanilla reflects on her new perspective following Pacific Oaks’ trip to South Africa.
Community connector
Pacific Oaks College alumna Heaven Cisse received valuable hands-on practicum experience while finishing a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. Within days of graduation, the agency offered her a full-time job.
Anti-Bias Education Symposium to provide tools to help combat systemic racism in community
The free conference is designed for professionals in early childhood education and the K-12 system, parents, nonprofit leaders, and the public.
Top teacher
Pacific Oaks College alumnus and recent “Teacher of the Year” award winner Byron Flitsch combines his fun-loving zest for life and early childhood education training to inspire his students to love writing.
Adjunct faculty member Nahid Fattahi publishes Psychology Today article
Professor Fattahi recently wrote “Destigmatizing Mental Health in Muslim American Community” for the publication.
World view
As Pacific Oaks College’s first student to study abroad in South Africa, recent graduate Paula Swearingen reflects on how the experience prepared her for her current role in early childhood education.
Identity factor: Sharon Chang, M.A.
Pacific Oaks' Alum Sharon Chang helps others address the complex questions that race and ethnicity pose in the U.S. today.
Pacific Oaks’ top 5 local leaders to watch in 2018
Pasadena is home to countless non-profits and leaders who are loud and passionate about the issues that affect them and others. We are honoring five local leaders that are continuing to spark change in the communities they serve.
PO faculty Jerell B. Hill explores culture, poverty, and diversity in Peru
Pacific Oaks faculty Jerell B. Hill presents “Culture and Diversity: the Power of Purpose” about his trip to the 2018 International Congress for Educators in Peru.
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.
