Letter from the Dean, Winter 2008
In leading by example, GSEP alumni, students, and faculty inspire others to serve with authenticity and grace.
Winter 2008 Volume 25 No 2
A Learning Journey
Educational Technology alumni join forces to create a new educational alliance dedicated to authentic learning.
Building Leaders
Featuring Community College Presidents: Anthony Tricoli (Georgia Perimeter), Audrey Levy (Glendale), Linda Thor (Rio Salado), and Thomas Fallo (El Camino).
Superintendent
Dr. Joseph D. Condon has been awarded the 2007 California Superintendent of the Year Award.
Persevering After the Storm
Dr. Elizabeth Rhodes shares with us her lifelong commitment to public education and ceaseless dedication to rehabilitate her homeland.
A Journey to Oman
Dr. Diana Hiatt-Michael traveled to Oman, through a U.S.-Middle East Educational Partnership Grant, to discuss family-school-community partnerships.
Organizational Leadership Program Is Path to First Book
One of the most rewarding aspects of completing the Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership was the opening of new doors and amazing opportunities.
Doctoral Student Leads Change to Expand Community Outreach Through Computer Club
Lani Fraizer’s passion for student computer clubs has become part of her academic journey as well as her career.
Distance Learning
GSEP’s Online Master’s Degree in Educational Technology program received the Platinum Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning Programming (Online).
GSEP Faculty Develop Urban Fellows Program
GSEP’s faculty members are developing a learning community for Urban Fellows (UFP).
Psychology Professor Dr. Edward Shafranske Receives Award
Dr. Edward Shafranske received the California Psychological Association’s (CPA) 2007 Distinguished Contribution to Psychology as a Profession award.
Dr. Miguel Gallardo
Dr. Miguel Gallardo has been named the president-elect of the California Psychological Association (CPA).
Doctoral Students Develop Career Day For Middle School Students and Parents
20 GSEP organizational leadership (OL) doctoral students set out to organize a career day at Lennox Middle School (LMS) in Lennox, California.
Recruitment Video
The DVD/video features many GSEP students, faculty, and alumni discussing career opportunities, classroom and clinical training, and other aspects of the programs.
GSEP Hosts Second Annual Career Fair
Students and alumni networked with local mental health-industry and K-12 educational employers during GSEP’s second annual career fair.
Distinguished Alumnus Awards
Dr. Graciela Italiano-Thomas received the 2007 Education Distinguished Alumnus Award and Dr. Bradley Hudson received the Psychology Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Class Notes, Winter 2008
Emuna Braverman created a blog on the Avraham’s One Village Web site, Gary Rapkin was named superintendent of the Bonita Unified School District, and more alumni updates.