Colleague - Vol 27, Iss. 2 (Fall/Winter 2010)

Fall/Winter 2010 Volume 27, No. 2

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Education and Psychology

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Learning Technologies Alumni Make Their Mark on Museum Communities and Beyond

Photo of full-scale Mars Science Laboratory rover model “Curiosity.”

Walking the Walk | Participatory Action Research | 12 Questions for Career Services

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Dialogue and debate facilitate the most effective learning. When questions are asked, ideas are shared, opinions exchanged, and viewpoints challenged. The audience is actively engaged in critical thinking, the most important endeavor of any academic program and, arguably, life thereafter.

That is why the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) invites you to participate as an active discussant on the updated Colleague Web site: colleague.pepperdine.edu.

The online portal now features commenting capabilities, and we want to hear from you. Does a particular feature move you? Are you inspired by the efforts of a particular student or alumnus?

Do any of the articles speak to you and your experience with GSEP? But this is not the only way to share your voice with the GSEP community. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pepperdineuniversitygsep, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/ pepperdinegsep, and on Twitter at twitter.com/gsepnetwork.

Over the years Colleague has touched on diverse subjects and highlighted many people impacting their communities locally and globally. This issue contains stories about alumni applying their learning technologies expertise to the museum field, an alumnus teaching entrepreneurship to women in the Middle East, programs pioneering action research, and best-practice career strategies.

Take to the Web and let us know which of these topics elicit a response from you. We look forward to continuing this conversation with you online.

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Walking the Walk

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12 Questions For Career Services

Alumnus Leaves Corporate World to Teach Entrepreneurship to Women in the Middle East

Learning Technologies Alumni Make Their Mark on Museum Communities and Beyond

Departments 02 Initiatives 04 News 28 Class Notes 35 Self Care

Best Practices for the ScholarPractitioner

Expert Tips to Help You Secure Your Dream Job in an Employer’s Market

Perspectives 24 All Hands On Deck: Community Coalition Transforms School Into Learning Oasis

By Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin

25 Democracy Through Technology

By Jon Mannion

26 Curiosities And A Cultural Awakening

By Lisa Perrine

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Education and Psychology Fall/Winter 2010 Volume 27, No. 2

Managing Editor Jennifer Scharnikow Editor Jaya Bhumitra

Administration Dean Margaret J. Weber Associate Dean, Psychology Robert A. deMayo Associate Dean, Education Eric R. Hamilton

Director of Alumni Relations Claudette LaCour Creative Director Brett Sizemore Art Director Maz Ameli

The Pepperdine ColleagueŠ is published two times per year by the Graduate School of Education and Psychology and the Office of Alumni Relations. The opinions expressed in the Colleague do not necessarily reflect those of the University or its administration.

Production Manager Jill McWilliams

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Photographer Ron Hall Copy Editor Vincent Way Contributing Writers Dr. J. L. Fortson, Emma Gibson, Jon Mannion, Amanda Mayhew, Hannah Parmelee, Lisa Perrine, Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin

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G S E P I niti a tives Home, who emphasized the importance of following the edict in Titus 2 that older women mentor younger women; and Michael Sytsma, president of Building Intimate Marriages and a licensed therapist who shared insight into “Cultivating Sexually Healthy Churches.”

Boone Center for the Family Update Family of Faith Network Conference Bridges Church Communities From June 10 through 12, the Boone Center for the Family (BCFF) hosted the second annual Family of Faith Network Conference. Focusing on the theme Sacred Households: Building Authentic Faith in Families, 130 attendees were treated to three days of workshops, keynote presentations, and networking opportunities, all against the stunning backdrop of Pepperdine’s Malibu campus.

This conference, designed for church leaders such as ministers and lay leaders responsible for strengthening families through the local church, equipped attendees with new techniques, disciplines, and rituals designed to set families on the path to developing authentic faith. In addition, attendees were blessed to hear from top leaders in the fields of family and marriage ministry, and treated to a theatrical production of the life of Corrie ten Boom, portrayed by actress Susie Sandager.

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Keynote speakers included Mark Holmen, leader of the Faith@Home movement, and Francis Chan, author of Crazy Love.

Setting the theme and tone for the conference, both speakers shared the importance of authentic faith as a prerequisite for parents passing on faith through the generations. They emphasized that a family should have a common goal and be focused outwardly on the mission of building God’s Kingdom, and the unique calling and duty parents have to share faith with their children.

Other speakers included Ron Deal, president of As for Me and My House Ministries, parent ministry of Successful Stepfamilies, who spoke on addressing the needs of the growing stepfamily population; Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, founder of Love and Respect Ministries, who, along with his daughter, Joy Eggerichs, shared “The Four Wills of God for Marriage and Singles;” Joneal Kirby, director of the women’s mentoring ministry, Heart to

Workshop themes addressed the specific needs of families throughout the life cycle, and offered poignant applications of Biblical truth to today’s family issues.

Each workshop was both a presentation of material from a leading expert and a discussion among the leaders and ministers in the audience. Conference attendees enjoyed the intimate setting of these classes, and the accessibility of the speakers. Two speakers received especially glowing comments: Norm Wright, for his presentation of his work on grief through the family life cycle; and Susan Giboney, who gave presentations on grandparenting and spiritual development in families.

Under the leadership of BCFF executive director Dr. Ken Canfield, and with the support of members of the BCFF Advisory Board, faculty and staff from Pepperdine University and GSEP, and many partners in ministry, the conference gathered the best speakers, ministers, lay leaders, and congregants seeking to infuse their churches and ministries with the finest programming and resources available.

Guests commented that they “appreciated the broad base of topics from which to choose,” that they enjoyed “catching up on new research and making great connections with the leaders in our field,” and valued “the opportunity to share ideas and network with peers.” Attendees described the event as a “must” for those in ministry, expressed that they were excited to share with their senior pastors and ministry teams what they had learned, and said that they would encourage others to make attending BCFF’s upcoming conferences a priority. BCFF will hold the third annual conference in 2011.

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Urban Initiative Update Diversity Council Addresses Obstacles for Women in the Workplace And Undocumented Students In Education

Dr. William Perez

The GSEP Diversity Council presented “Inspir ational Jour neys: Preparing Women for Lives of Purpose, Service, and Leadership,” on June 9 at the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus.

The program focused on how the “glass ceiling” is no longer an accurate metaphor for the limits women face. A better descriptor is a labyrinth—several paths leading to varied destinations. Women continue to find obstacles within the labyrinth and often do not reach their end goals at all. Three female panelists, all of whom have obtained a high position in the education sector, discussed their perspective on the labyrinth journey, as well as anecdotes from their own personal journey.

Panelists included Dr. Margaret Weber, dean of GSEP; Tabatha Jones Jolivet, associate dean of student affairs at Pepperdine University Seaver College; and Monica Garcia, president of the board of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the nation. Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, associate professor of psychology, moderated.

The speaker series was developed by the GSEP Diversity Council to provide a forum for representatives of varied backgrounds and views to speak on subjects affecting the fields of education and mental health.

The discussions are ultimately meant to provide a means for GSEP to build partnerships with the surrounding community and help students cultivate their multicultural knowledge.

The next event, to be held in honor of Latino Heritage Month, will take place on September 29 and feature Dr. William Perez, author of We ARE Americans: Undocumented Students Pursuing the American Dream. The Urban Institute estimates that there are approximately 3.4 million children and young adults under the age of 24 living in the United States who are undocumented. The academic and emotional fate of undocumented youth has recently gained much attention in the media. The debate in California’s gubernatorial race includes some candidates favoring an end to a 2001 state law that allows undocumented California high school graduates to attend public universities.

Currently, they must pay the in-state tuition and do not qualify for financial aid. With this in mind, Perez will discuss “Exceptional Students, Marginal Lives: Achievement and Civic Engagement Among Undocumented Latino Youths.”

In his book, We ARE Americans, Perez comments that, “despite public investment in their education, high levels of achievement, community service, leadership experience, and a deep sense of commitment to American society, undocumented students remain without legal status, are not considered American and thus are not eligible for any type of assistance to attend college, even though over 90 percent of the students surveyed aspire to obtain a master’s degree or higher.” Many undocumented students overcome academic and socio-emotional barriers through social and moral support from family, peers, school agents, and academic programs. This program will inform members of the GSEP community how they can respond to or support undocumented individuals in an educational or mental health capacity.

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GSEP NEWS Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series Launches With Social Entrepreneurship Guru

ties and lead lives of service, purpose, and leadership.

The inaugural Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series event will welcome Mr. Jerr Boschee, executive director of the Institute for Social Entrepreneurs and one of the founders of the social enterprise movement worldwide, on October 20. He served Generously sponas chief executive officer of the Social sored by Don and Enterprise Alliance, the largest memberDr. Sus an Rice ship organization for social entrepreneurs (EdD ’86); member in North America, which he co-founded in of the Pepperdine 1997 as the National Gathering for Social University Board of Entrepreneurs. Boschee, named on the Regents, director 2004, 2005, and 2006 NonProfit Times’ of the GSEP Board “Power and Influence Top 50” list; will draw of Visitors, and from his experience founding several orgaalumna; the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture nizations to benefit social entrepreneurs Series brings leading agents of change to with the goal of doing good and doing well, GSEP to discuss the challenges and opsimultaneously. portunities in leadership in communities across the world. The series supports the “Social enterprises go beyond the traGSEP mission of educating students to ditional concept of corporate social inspire lasting change in their communi- responsibility by directly confronting the

Annual Celebration of Excellence Recognizes Student Scholarship Recipients, Donors, and Waves of Service Honoree

scholarship has made on their educations and lives. The stories are truly inspiring.”

Weber will open the evening with a message about the school’s mission of purpose, service, and leadership, before Dr. Robert deMayo, associate dean of psychology, will provide a brief introduction, and Dr. Eric Hamilton, associate dean of education, will give the invocation.

On October 7, GSEP will hold its annual Celebration of Excellence in recognition of the 2010-2011 student scholarship recipients and appreciation of donors and friends of the University. The event will take place at the Ayres Hotel in Manhattan Beach, and include an evening reception, program, and dinner.

“The Celebration of Excellence event is always one of my favorites,” said Dr. Margaret Weber, dean of GSEP. “We hear from two scholarship recipients representing each division, and the impact the

GSEP has also inaugurated a Waves of Service Alumni Award to honor an alumnus providing outstanding services to others that will be awarded at the event. This

GSEP NEWS major unmet needs of society through businesses themselves, rather than grappling with them indirectly through socially responsible practices, such as corporate philanthropy, equitable wages and the use of environmentally friendly raw materials,” Boschee said.

Prior to the free event, which will take place at 7 – 9 p.m. at the Rave Motion Pictures theatre, across from the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, GSEP will host a daytime meeting between Boschee and students from the newly-established master of arts in social entrepreneurship and change program, as well as undergraduate students in the business administration division minoring in nonprofit management at Seaver College of Pepperdine University. »» I f you would like to attend the event, RSVP to events@pepperdine.edu. »» For more information, visit gsep.pepperdine.edu/news-events/ events/deans-lecture.

award is presented through a partnership between GSEP and Pepperdine University’s Waves of Service office which celebrates, supports, and connects Pepperdine Alumni committed to volunteerism and careers of service worldwide.

The honoree will be selected from nominations by a committee of members of the Board of Visitors, faculty, and staff for leadership that improves and enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities at a local, national, or international level; and who reflects the core values of GSEP in service to others. Criteria includes leadership ability, commitment to social responsibility and justice, level of impact and innovation, integrity and ethical standards of conduct, and respect for the dignity of all. The recipient will receive a $2,000 monetary award in the form of debt reduction for student loans, a gift to the nonprofit of their choice, or a one-year scholarship in their name to a GSEP student.

GSEP Mourns the Loss of Alumnus and Friend, Dr. Robert Booker Dr. Robert Booker (MS ’74, EdD ’91), alumnus of the doctor of education in institutional management and a lifetime proponent of learning, passed away on May 3 at the age of 79.

Despite, or perhaps because of, humble beginnings, Booker worked hard to obtain an education in order to break the racial and economic barriers that restrained many African-Americans in the 1940s.

Booker earned his associate of arts degree in accounting at Los Angeles City College just before he was drafted into the United States Army in May 1951 for the Korean War. He served in California as a typist and data processor at Fort Ord in Monterey and the Presidio Base in San Francisco until his honorable discharge in May 1953.

Two years later, Booker earned his bachelor of science degree in accounting and business management from California State University, Los Angeles. That same year he began a 38-year tenure with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

Starting as an assistant director of data processing, Booker was soon promoted to director of accounting. At the same time, he earned a master’s degree in school business management at Pepperdine

Director of PsyD Program Named First Muriel Lipsey Chair in Counseling and Clinical Psychology Dr. Ed Shafranske, director of the doctor of psychology program, has been named the first Muriel Lipsey Chair in Counseling and Clinical Psychology.

Univer sit y. He was then promoted to controller, chief financial officer, and finally chief business and financial officer, the same rank as deputy superintendent of schools. He was the first African American to ser ve in these capacities.

In addition to overseeing the development and administration of LAUSD’s $4 billion annual budget and 14,000 e m p l o ye e s , B o o ke r earned a doctor of education in institutional management from GSEP, as well as a certificate as a registered school business administrator from the Association of School Business Officials. He later served as chief financial officer/auditor and controller for San Diego County, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Baltimore City Public School System in Maryland, and CEO for the Booker Group, which he established to provide financial consulting services.

Over the span of his career, Booker received numerous awards for his accomplishments, including more than 10 certificates of completion, a lifetime California teaching credential, and a real estate license.

Booker was celebrated at his service by family and friends, including members of the GSEP community. John and Joan Hall, founders of Options for Youth; Dr. Sidney Thompson, former superintendent of LAUSD; Henry Jones, CalPERS board member; Marguerite LaMotte, LAUSD board member; Barbara Boudreaux, former LAUSD board member; Rita Walters, former LAUSD board member and Los Angeles city council member; Dan Isaacs, Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, LAUSD; Lanette Peary, chair of First New Christian Finance Committee; and Doris Dillard of LAUSD, all offered tributes in memoriam.

Shafranske earned this honor due to his many accomplishments: he is an internationally recognized scholar on the integration of psychology and religion and the development of competency based models of training and supervision of clinical psychologists; he is a fellow of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Divisions 12, 29, and 36; he received the William Bier C. Award from APA Division 36 for “sustained and substantial contributions to the psychology of reli-

gion in 1997”; he was awarded the Franz Alexander Essay Prize by the Southern California Psychoanalytic Institute in 1998; he won the Charles and Harriet (continued on next page)

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GSEP NEWS (continued from previous page) Luckman Distinguished Teaching Fellow in 1997 and the Howard A White Teaching Award in 2006; and he has delivered invited addresses in Norway, Italy, Russia, and the Netherlands.

His colleagues described him as a man who “has clearly never rested on his laurels, having received his teaching awards approximately 10 years apart and maintaining

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a record of productivity unmatched on our multiple leadership positions in his 20-plus faculty,” and who “supports the Pepperdine years at Pepperdine.” mission in both his personal and profes- Dr. Margaret Weber, dean of GSEP, noted, sional life.” One colleague enthused that “These comments represent a picture of an Shafranske “has not only pursued his own extraordinary human being. Our students scholarship at a phenomenal level, but also are the beneficiary of your excellence as a provided leadership to our APA-accredited remarkable teacher, scholar, and member doctoral program, including a success- of the University community. It is a pleaful APA site visit and several curriculum sure to be Ed’s colleague and experience revisions. He is also an extremely consci- his graciousness, kindness, and respectful entious citizen of the University, serving in and ethical interactions.”

Alumni Authors Lori Gottlieb (MA ’10, Clinical Psychology) Marry Him: The Case for Settling For Mr. Good Enough Suddenly finding herself forty and single, Gottlieb said that maybe she, and single women ever ywhere, needed to stop chasing Prince Charming and instead go for Mr. Good Enough. Gottlieb shares her own quest for romantic fulfillment, and along the way acquires guidance from researchers, dating coaches, couples therapists, clergy, sociologists, behavioral economists, neuropsychologists, divorce lawyers, and single and married men and women from their 20s to 60s. (Dutton Adult, 2010)

Dennis Palumbo (MA ’88, Counseling Psychology) Mirror Image Palumbo introduces the first volume in a series of mysteries featuring Dr. Daniel Rinaldi, a psychologist who consults for the Pittsburgh Police and treats victims of violent crimes whose traumatic experiences still haunt them. But when one of Rinaldi’s patients who had

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begun to emulate his dress and behavior turns up dead, the police suspect that Rinaldi was actually the intended target.

This page-turner weaves together a puzzling mystery, full of unexpected twists.

(Poisoned Pen Press, 2010)

Dr. Joan Marques (EdD ’04, Organizational Leadership) Joy at Work, Work at Joy: Living and Working Mindfully Every Day Inspiring employees of all levels, this book helps lay the grounds for developing a positive and uplifting outlook toward each work day by making mind f ul choices to be kind, supportive, and collaborative.

Each day of the year is allotted one page, providing a daily guiding thought, an action to accomplish, and an idea to ponder.

Concepts covered include acceptance, togetherness, interconnectedness, and mutuality. (Personhood Press, 2010)

Dr. Gina La Monica (EdD ’97, Institutional Management) Tid Bits: A Quick & Healthy Guide to Kids’ Snacks La Monica’s book serves as an easy-toread picture book of 26 mostly-vegetarian

snacks for children that parents can prepare in less than five minutes after school, before soccer practice, or as a midday snack. A grocery list is available in the back to make shopping for ingredients simple and convenient, and educational websites are provided for reference so families can improve their lifestyle habits and overall well-being.

(Summerland Publishing, 2010)

Dr. Harry Irving (EdD ’90, Institutional Management) A Children’s Picture-Word and Simple Sentence Book This book contains 180 pictures of animals and common things and their names that students must learn to use in sentences or phrases.

The purpose is to help teachers incorporate, supplement, and expand enjoyable and practical learning activities in reading and language arts programs, as well as support English language learning for students in primary grades or speakers of other languages. (Trafford Publishing, 2009)

FACULTY Authors Dr. Diana Hiatt-Michael, Emeritus Professor of Education Promising Practices to Support Family Involvement in Schools T his monogr aph de scribes an array of research-suppor ted practices to reform schools for the benefit of students, teachers, administrators, parents, and neighbors. Prepared for teachers, school administrators, educational researchers, policymakers, and university faculty, this volume addresses how schools can enhance education through interactions with students’ families and communities, positively impacting student success. (Information Age Publishing, 2010)

Dr. Joan Rosenberg, Adjunct Professor of Psychology Mean Girls, Meaner Women: Understanding Why Women Backstab, Betray and Trash-Talk Each Other and How to Heal This book, written in collaboration with Dr. Erika Holiday (MA ’02), charts the path a girl traverses from childhood to adulthood that leads her to oppress women— a path carved out by rigid gender roles and damaging societal messages about female behavior. This fascinating read provides information and resources on strengthening relationships between girls and women so that they are more collaborative, open, and less bound by cultural gender restrictions.

(Book Surge Publishing, 2009)

GSEP Holds “Children’s Outreach: Advancing Social Transformation and Learning (COASTAL) 5K/10K Walk/Run” There are 2.5 million children in Los Angeles.

Many endure serious social, economic, and mental health challenges, inhibiting them from realizing their fullest potential.

Join our effort to improve and enrich the lives of future generations by providing children with the resources that lead to a prosperous adulthood. A family friendly event, funds raised from the COASTAL 5K/10K Walk/Run and Kiddie K on will go toward preparing K–12 teachers for service in urban areas; counseling families who cannot afford it; and caring for homeless children. The event will take place January 29, 2011 at Dockweiler Beach in Los Angeles. To learn more and register, visit: gsep.pepperdine.edu/coastal

GSEP Welcomes New Faculty GSEP is pleased to announce two additions to the faculty in the Education Division. Dr. David Stevens is joining as a visiting faculty member and the assistant director of student teaching coordination and placements for the Encino Graduate Campus, Westlake Village Graduate Campus, and Seaver Campus. He was previously an assistant professor of education and coordinated the single subject credential program at Point Loma Nazarene. In addition, Dr. Robert Barner will join as a visiting faculty member for the educational leadership programs, having previously taught as an adjunct professor and served as a dissertation chair.

GSEP welcomes his extensive experience as an assistant superintendent in both the Los Angeles Unified School District and Los Angeles County Office of Education.

From left to right: Dr. David Stevens, Dr. Robert Barner, Dr. Carrie Castaneda-Sound, and Dr. Judy Ho.

The Psychology Division is glad to invite Dr. Carrie Castaneda-Sound and Dr. Judy Ho as tenure-track assistant professors of psychology. Castaneda-Sound has been a tenure track faculty member at Our Lady of the Lakes University in San Antonio, Texas, where she taught in the marriage and family therapy program and acted as director of clinical training for the American Psychological Association-accredited doctor of psychology program. The program is one of only three in the country that focuses on training bilingual therapists, and we

look forward to her sharing her expertise in training linguistically and culturally competent clinicians. Ho has most recently been a Postdoctoral Fellow at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute. Her areas of interest are in applying evidence-based practices with diverse populations. In addition to developing her line of research, Ho has been involved in the training of clinicians in evidence-based practice in community settings, including trainings to assist mental health professionals involved in the postHurricane Katrina recovery efforts.

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professional and personal achievements of our outstanding alumni.”

The Irvine clinicians, consisting of GSEP students gaining hours for licensure and providing treatment under supervision, specialize in treating individuals, couples, and families with marital and relationship concerns, domestic intimidation, behavioral problems in children and adolescents, attention and academic problems in children, single-parenting issues, blended- or step-family issues, depression, anxiety, individual and family adjustment to chronic illness, grief resolution, substance abuse, postpartum distress, aging concerns, and stress and lifestyle management.

Irvine Community Counseling Center Celebrates “15 Years of Mental Health Training and Servce” On June 12, staff and friends of the Irvine Community Counseling Center, one of GSEP’s three counseling clinics serving the public of Southern California, celebrated “15 Years of Mental Health Training and Service” at the Newport Beach home of Patty Dies, an alumna of the clinic. Center director Dr. Duncan Wigg made remarks on the facility’s history, current status,

and future. Attendees, including GSEP associate dean of psychology Dr. Robert deMayo, discussed the clinic’s many recent accomplishments, such as successful partnerships with local transitional living facility Village of Hope.

“It was a very wonderful experience to meet up with so many previous students who trained and served over the years at the Community Counseling Center,” Wigg professed. “It prompted me to reflect on all those who contributed so significantly to the growth and reputation of our clinic and all those that we assisted in their struggles to overcome problems. It was particularly exciting to hear about the

“The reception was a lovely tribute to Dr. Wigg and the extraordinary work he and his students have accomplished at the Irvine Counseling Center for the past 15 years,” said deMayo. “Throughout this time, the clinic has provided high-quality services to thousands of Orange County residents who would not otherwise have been able to afford psychological care. I am particularly excited about the clinic Dr. Wigg has established at the Village of Hope at the Orange County Rescue Mission. It is a wonderful extension of the clinic’s efforts to serve under-resourced communities.

The students and alumni of the clinic are a shining example of the GSEP mission to encourage lives of purpose, service, and leadership.”

In education and psychology careers, professional relationships are integral to growth and success. Recognizing this, the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) named its alumni organization Colleagues.

The relationships that you formed as a student don’t have to end after graduation. Through GSEP Colleagues receptions, lectures, and enrichment offerings, we advance the spirit of collegiality between alumni, faculty, and current students.

Colleagues fosters meaningful connections with opportunities to mentor current students or recent graduates and to volunteer their expertise with some of GSEP’s community partners.

Your annual membership in Colleagues helps GSEP with our most important initiatives: • Graduate student fellowships and scholarships • Recruitment opportunities to attract top students and faculty • State-of-the-art facilities, technology, and research library

Please join as a member of Colleagues by sending your gift in the envelope included in this magazine.

Or, you may join online at our secure Web site: gsep.pepperdine.edu/alumni/giving If you have questions regarding Colleagues, please contact Claudette LaCour at (310) 568-5649 or via e-mail at claudette.lacour@pepperdine.edu or gsepalum@pepperdine.edu.

“The Colleagues are a vital part of the GSEP community. They provide scholarships and other forms of academic support for current students and networking opportunities to assist alumni in career advancement. Our alumni are critical to Pepperdine’s success and we look forward to continually advancing the influence and reputation of Pepperdine in our local community.”

— Dr. Ed Shafranske, Professor, Psychology

From left to right: Dr. Duncan Wigg; Patty Dies, Deanna Daniels, and Rose Anderson, cofounders of MAPS Counseling Centre; and John DePaola, who works with Wigg at the transitional living facility, Village of Hope. The latter four individuals are alumni of the GSEP marriage and family therapy program, as well as the Irvine clinic.

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Learning Technologies Alumni Make Their Mark on Museum Communities and Beyond

Sarah Marcotte with full-scale Mars Science Laboratory rover model “Curiosity.”

Sarah Marcotte (MA ’03), an alumna of the online master of arts in educational technology (OMET), holds a coveted position as a part of the Mars Public Engagement team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). In this capacity, she works to engage the public in the concepts of Mars exploration, scientific discovery and technological achievements by providing museums, science centers and planetariums with everything from life-size spacecraft models to presentations delivered by Mars scientists. “I see the dedicated people that work in museums as ‘my people,’ and I have an idea of what resources they need from JPL,” said Marcotte.

e t a u y r d e l l a a r G G Marcotte, who entered the OMET program with the thought of changing careers, changed her mind once she met the other people in her cadre. “I had been working for one museum for six years and thought I had hit a career wall,” she expressed.

“I figured there was something bigger and better for me out there, but I quickly realized that I was already doing the job I wanted to do—I could just approach it in a different way. And while the GSEP program did improve my skills in HTML and using hardware and software, it was the pedagogy on technology and learning that stuck with me most.”

Marcotte credits the OMET program with having given her a deeper understanding of the idea

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“I am very interested in inter-institutional collaboration, especially between schools and museums, as there are many rich learning opportunities that bridge formal and informal learning.”

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that technology does not supplant, but rather supports, education. Additionally, she said, having GSEP on her resume lent credibility to her ideas when applying for her current position.

“The GSEP curriculum focused on creating progressive, collaborative learning environments, which fit very well with my work for and with museums,” Marcotte said. “The degree also helped me get accepted on the boards of directors of several national museum technology and education organizations. Those positions have benefited my professional development and networking, and have allowed me to contribute meaningfully to my field.”

Judging from what looks to be a fairly frenetic schedule, Marcotte and her team will continue to contribute meaningfully to their field for some time to come. “I am thrilled just to be working at JPL, but, even better, the next two years will bring additional exciting projects,” Marcotte enthused.

“The next Mars rover, Curiosity, launches in late 2011 and lands on Mars in August 2012. I genuinely want to help create beautiful, compelling, and

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accurate exhibits and programs about Mars that will get (and keep) children and families interested in science and engineering. This is my dream job!”

A s senior director of teaching and learning at Project Exploration, Christian Greer (MA ’05) leads a team of educators in creating personalized, sciencebased experiences for populations traditionally overlooked in science—particularly minority youth and girls. This exciting and fulfilling role involves overseeing the organization’s award-winning youth science programs, evaluating them, fostering new program design, developing grants, and cultivating successful partnerships with scientists and scienceoriented organizations, such as museums. “At the heart of our work are youth programs, which impact the lives of hundreds of students each year by fostering a long-term interest in science,” said Greer.

Greer, also an alumnus of OMET, said his studies at GSEP provided excellent training for his fastpaced and inquiry-driven work: “The education I received was both engaging and inspiring.

Course work was up-to-date and relevant to

my profession, and the curriculum was closely aligned with best teaching practices.”

my strengths, weaknesses, and interests, and were able to guide and help me to succeed.”

At first hesitant to enroll in graduate school given both time constraints and financial considerations, Greer changed his mind after meeting with a few OMET alumni at a National Educational Computing Conference. Greer remains impressed by the quality of GSEP’s cadre-based approach to online learning, citing a noticeable increase in student-to-student interaction and a real sense of community.

Greenfield did freelance design and consulting work while simultaneously completing classes, and began looking for a permanent position as the program drew to a close. Just three weeks after graduation, he was hired as an instructional technology analyst at Loyola Marymount University (LMU)—something he said he could not have done without OMET, noting that several of the learning theories to which he was introduced in the program are very much in line with LMU’s approach.

And it is that idea of community which drives what Greer said is the best part of his job. “Whether the public and students are discovering new dinosaur fossils in the field or exploring topics in forensic science, our technology-enabled teens are poised to make an incredible impact on the world, and I want to play a role in their education and growth,” he said. “In an increasingly complex world, critical thinking skills are essential for our students, and science is the perfect teacher.”

Working with LMU’s School of Film and Television, as well as the College of Communication and Fine Arts, Greenfield collaborates with professors to identify technologies appropriate to their instruction and content to better engage students in learning. “This could be anything from training the instructors on how to use Blackboard, to finding ways to integrate blogs and wikis into a class to promote reflective learning techniques, to building course work using Flip mini-HD cameras as an educational tool,” said Greenfield.

“Our technology-enabled teens are poised to make an incredible impact on the world, and I want to play a role in their learning and growth.”

For eight years, David Greenfield (MA ’07) served as the new media coordinator at the Skirball Cultural Center. But after participating in numerous museum conferences, he began to realize that the primary themes of many discussions within the museum community were education and learning, and felt it was necessary to pursue his own education and learning in the OMET program.

Greenfield continues to be active in the museum community, and is currently a student in the GSEP doctor of education in learning technologies (DELT) program. Beyond that, he said, the future is unwritten, given the dynamic nature of technology as well as the changing landscape of education.

Christian Greer

“OMET was challenging, inspiring, and flexible in terms of content and approach,” he said.

“Although I was the only museum professional in my cadre, I felt that the material that we studied was appropriate and related directly to my work and interest. Additionally, the faculty was amazing—they all seemed to understand

“I am very interested in inter-institutional collaboration, especially between schools and museums, as there are many rich learning opportunities that bridge formal and informal learning,” Greenfield noted. “There will be interesting challenges and opportunities ahead.”

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Al Hammadi and Al Qudaimi learned about the contest from another Zayed faculty member, who recommended they work with Zimmerman on their entry, “since entrepreneurship is my passion,” Zimmerman said.

“We only had about three weeks,” Zimmerman said. “I worked up a timeline with them where they would write a section, e-mail it to me, and I would provide feedback. I told them I would keep up my end if they met all the deadlines and they did! We had a number of meetings where I would quiz them about their idea and suggest areas that they could research to improve the plan.”

The two undergraduates were among the contests’ top ten finalists—quite an accomplishment, given that they were some of the youngest contestants, competing against men 10 and 20 years their senior.

WA L K I N G the WALK

“UAE women are incredibly entrepreneurial. They see it as an outlet for self-expression, and a way to have both a career and family.”

Alumnus Leaves Corporate World to Teach Entrepreneurship to Women in the Middle East

Dr.

Jack Zimmerman (EdD ’08) believes in goal-driven living. Having worked as a senior executive for firms such as Caterpillar, Intel, and General Electric, he found himself looking for a new goal, and decided on academia because it seemed to him the best way to give back. After completing his training, Zimmerman went on to teach accounting, finance, and economics at various learning institutions.

However, he never expected to end up as far away from home as the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Despite the obvious distance and cultural differences, Zimmerman has made quickly adapted to teaching entrepreneurship to Muslim students,

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primarily women, at Zayed University in the UAE. It is a novel experience, to be sure, but one which has felt decidedly less foreign than Zimmerman expected. “Students are students,” he said.

Two such students, Mariam Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi and Sumaiya Ebrahim Al Qudaimi, recently competed for the Manchester Innovation Award. Open to Emiratis aged 20 and above, the contest was created to discover groundbreaking business ideas and develop Emirati entrepreneurship.

After observing a pronounced lack of healthy food options at the retail level,

particularly in fast food, Al Hammadi and Al Qudaimi decided that their venture would be a health food restaurant. Having learned that nearly 17 percent of special-needs people in the UAE hesitate to patronize public eating areas because of challenges posed in communicating with servers and others, the students determined that their restaurant, named Hawa Society, should be accessible and pleasing to the general population and special-needs customers alike.

Hawa Society would even include a menu in Braille—the first of its kind in the UAE.

Currently, Al Hammadi and Al Qudaimi are seeking funding to make their vision a reality.

Zayed University is building a new campus in Abu Dhabi, a site which may provide the base for Hawa Society. Other plans include partnerships with various organizations, including hospitals, health food stores, and government agencies, with the aim of cross-promotion via events, services, facilities, menus, and so on.

“UAE women are incredibly entrepreneurial,” Zimmerman stated. “They see it as an outlet for self-expression, and a way to have both a career and family.”

Zimmerman chose to study at GSEP because of its focus on leadership, its values-based education, and its “reputation for rigor.” He credits the school with having prepared him for his new focus by giving him a solid understanding of academic research, reenergizing his respect for learning, and providing him with excellent teaching role models.

Currently teaching four classes per week at Zayed, Zimmerman will remain in the UAE until 2012. After that, perhaps unsurprisingly, he will be on the lookout for a new goal: “I’ll probably seek another faculty position where I can use my experience to contribute to helping others achieve their own goals.”

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Participatory

Action Research B est P r a ctices f o r t h e S c h o l a r - P r a ctiti o ner Each of these programs offers students the opportunity to take classroom lessons and apply them to their actual workplace through Participatory Action Research (PAR). It is this scholar-practitioner approach that sets GSEP apart from other universities, and reinforces the merits of investing in higher education.

W

e live in the age of information. Of that, there’s no question. What we do question, and often, is how best to benefit from that information: what to do with it, how to share it, what we can learn from it.

Enter the online master of arts in learning technologies (MALT), master of arts in education (MAE), master of arts in education with teaching credential (MAETC), master of science in administration and preliminary administrative services credential (also known as the Educational Leadership Academy, or ELA), and doctor of education in educational leadership, administration, and policy (ELAP) programs.

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Under the guidance of three faculty members who are pioneering action research at GSEP—Dr. Margaret Riel, visiting faculty of education and cochair of MALT; Dr. Nancy Harding, associate professor for the master of arts in education programs; and Dr. Linda Purrington, lecturer and chair of the educational leadership programs— students gain a sophisticated understanding of how to transfer theoretical knowledge to actual work site situations. Students graduate with analytical skills that increase their value as employees and improve their leadership abilities.

Last year, Riel was elected chair of the Action Research Special Interest Group for the American Educational Research Association, consisting of more than 200 members worldwide. As chair, Riel has created a Web site and is helping to build a community of action researchers worldwide.

“Action research is a process of holding ourselves accountable for our continual learning,” said Riel. “Our charge in the learning technologies program is to empower students. They learn

a set of problem identifying and problem solving strategies that help them approach their workplace from a learning stance.”

PAR, considered the backbone of the MALT program, aims to expand students’ knowledge of current and future technologies, and their roles in various learning settings. Students are tasked with planning, implementing, analyzing, and reflecting on an intervention that can be established in their workplace. The research is then documented in a portfolio that demonstrates the developments and implementations of their respective workplace innovations, and is presented at the end of the year.

MALT hosted the third annual Action Research Exhibitions Conference on June 17 and 18 at the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus. Students unveiled their action research in three sessions each opened virtually by a world-renowned leader in the field. Highlights included, among others: Group Dynamics and Fostering Collective Efficacy Within a Multi-Divisional Corporation, Engaging the Disengaged, Development OnDemand: Media and Harmony in Corporate Education, Social Entrepreneurship: Engineering a Movement, and Achieving Project Management Maturity through Communities of Practice.

Similarly, students in the MAE and MAETC programs receive expert direction and support. Harding’s straightforward approach to problem solving guides students to create impactful solutions that improve

the policies, procedures, and learning culture at the schools at which the students work and teach.

“Action research is exactly what it infers,” said Harding. “Students develop a hypothesis, collect on-site data, and determine whether or not the data proves or disproves their hypothesis, or changes it altogether. It is research with a leadership bent.”

The most recent cohort of students gathered at the end of June at all four graduate campuses to showcase their PAR projects, a capstone experience for candidates to demonstrate their professional competencies as delineated by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Teacher Performance Expectations and Teacher Performance Assessments.

Presentations fell into four categories: Curriculum and Instruction; Learning from Students; Education in a 21stCentury Context; and Classrooms, Parents, and Peers. Important topics discussed included A Joyful Noise Returns to the Classroom: A Study on Integrating Music into the Language Arts Curriculum, The Walls in the Educational Pipeline: Undocumented Students and the Challenges They Face in Pursuit of a Higher Education, Cliques in Kindergarten: Motivation or Hindrance?, and Promoting Positive Peer Interaction.

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Graduate Campus. Attendees included faculty members, program alumni, and other members of the Pepperdine University community.

Equally dedicated to applying practical solutions to real-world problems, students in the educational leadership (ELA and ELAP) programs commit to planning, implementing, and evaluating PAR in order to improve student and adult learning.

Projects are carefully crafted to address a compelling academic need or opportunity at the students’ school or work locations.

To facilitate the process, learning circles are organized according to common areas of PAR study. Members of

the learning circles meet regularly to discuss progress, elicit feedback, inquire about resources, and address challenges. Over the course of time, the learning circle members deepen their understanding and application of PAR by collectively discussing each other’s work.

On June 28, 14 ELA students shared and celebrated their final PAR leadership projects in an annual panel at the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus.

On July 10, ELAP students presented their year-end projects, also at the West Los Angeles

Subjects covered at this year’s ELA symposium included Going for the Green, a high school leadership project established to empower students to make good decisions throughout the school day with the aim of improving school culture, attendance, and academic performance; Discovering Why Math Matters, training teachers to improve math achievement for high school students by creating a tutoring program focused on connecting students with real-world situations; and Cultivating Student Leaders, service and leadership

training for elementary students to introduce them to develop their interest in humanity.

Themes presented at the ELAP conference included Improving Classroom Instructional Practice through Participatory Action Based Research, Identifying the Role of Public Perception in Prospective Student Admissions at an Urban Catholic College Preparatory High School, and The Implementation of a Response to Intervention Model.

“Each student is making a wave of difference in each of the organizations in which they serve,” Purrington said. “They are truly the unsung heroes behind the scenes.”

“ E a c h student is m a king a w a ve o f di f f erence in e a c h o f

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t h e o rg a ni z a ti o ns

w h a t it in f ers . I t is rese a rc h

in w h ic h t h ey serve .

wit h a l e a ders h ip bent. ” — D r . N a ncy H a rding

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Sadaf Mayet, a career services advisor, working with a GSEP student.

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Colleague: Many highly-skilled employees have been laid off and are now willing to provide their services for a lower wage.

How can students and alumni remain competitive against more experienced professionals vying for the same position?

QUESTIONS FOR CAREER SERVICES

Expert Tips to Help You Secure Your Dream Job in an Employer’s Market

Whether you are looking for a new position, to change occupations, to gain professional development, or simply to expand your network, GSEP’s Career Services department offers knowledgeable guides and a bank of resources to make you marketable, competitive, and primed for future opportunities. Below, members of the Career Services team answer some of our most pressing questions.

in both the fields of education and psychology, but both have been affected by the national economic situation and California state budget crisis. It is taking longer to find positions, and so networking has become more important than ever – a lot of times it is who you know that matters.

Students and alumni should also take advantage of the Career Services divisions at their schools and alma maters. We exist for the sole purpose of providing job search assistance, and only consider ourselves successful when students and alumni consider themselves successful.

Colleague: How has the economic climate affected job opportunities for students and alumni?

Colleague: What is the value of obtaining or possessing a graduate degree during a challenging economy?

C.S.: Students and alumni have had to get more creative and persistent in their job search strategies. There are certainly positions out there

C.S.: Now is a great time to be in school because it is likely that the economy will turn around by the time students graduate, resulting in more

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open doors. Also, graduate requirements such as student teaching and practicum give you firsthand experience in the field in which you hope to enter, positively impacting your career in the long-term. For example, a credentialed teacher with a graduate degree will likely earn more than one with only a bachelor’s degree.

This is a tangible measure tied to a salary scale.

In addition, there is also the intangible concept of value, in that the skills of an employee with a graduate degree sometimes ensure greater job security during times of recession. When organizations cut back, they often look to keep employees with advanced degrees and abilities because those employees have the resiliency to take on the added challenges of working in an environment with a reduced workforce.

C.S.: The job search techniques that students and alumni utilize are key. It is imperative that they are able to sell themselves effectively through their resume by highlighting their transferable skills and demonstrating how their course work as well as field experiences apply to the position being sought. Students and alumni can also volunteer their services, not only to gain additional experience to add to their resume, but also as a way to foster relationships that may offer full-time job prospects.

Colleague: Have cutbacks been made across all sectors, or are there certain industries that are stable or even growing?

C.S.: In the field of education, charter and private schools are doing more hiring than the public schools and larger school districts.

This is a result of charter and private schools being less affected by state funding. On the psychology side, now more than ever are counseling services needed by individuals dealing with financial stress and job losses.

There are unquestionably more opportunities now for therapists interested in working with clients with these presenting problems.

Colleague: In today’s market, is it more important to be well-rounded or a specialist?

C.S.: Both characteristics have value, but whether that value translates into job opportunity really depends on the field, as different employers are looking for different skill sets. For example, with a degree such as organizational leadership or learning technologies, there are benefits to being a specialist because having a niche sets one apart from other candidates—as long as the skills one demonstrates are needed by your employer. On the other hand, for psychologists, it is important to be well-rounded because agencies are more interested in hiring someone with broad theoretical knowledge, a comfort with a variety of techniques, and the capabilities to work with diverse populations.

Students and alumni should try to develop an area of specialization and be well-rounded in other areas so that their resumes and skills will appeal to more employers. This can be achieved by taking a class to extend one’s knowledge or volunteering at an organization to hone a specialization.

Colleague: For a long time, “flexibility” and “adaptability” were buzzwords incorporated into resumes to attract employers. What are the strengths employers most value today?

C.S.: The strengths that an employer most values will be clearly stated in the job description. That is why it is very important that students and alumni customize their cover letters and resumes to each specific job. As a first step, job seekers should print out the job posting and highlight all the keywords and phrases. They should also review the mission, vision, and values statements on the organization’s Web site, and reference all that information in their cover letter and resumes to demonstrate that they are the perfect fit for the job in question. Rather than making their cover letters and resumes appear to be a list of everything that they have done in the past, they should sell themselves for the job they want.

Colleague: What are some unorthodox situations that lend themselves to productive networking?

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C.S.: Informational interviewing can be very beneficial. Whether you establish a connection through your personal network, a common contact, or even cold-calling, much can be gained from sitting down to chat over lunch or coffee with an individual that works in the organization or type of organization for which one would like to work as well. This is a great way for students and alumni to get their foot in the door or acquire an understanding of the job duties and environment. Students and alumni should inquire about how the person to whom they are speaking attained his or her position, how he or she would describe “a day in the life,” nuances of the work culture, challenges associated with the job tasks, favorite aspects of the job, and advice for them as they seek to attain a similar place in the organization or industry. Ultimately, informational interviewing is an extension of networking. Students and alumni should cultivate the relationships made through this process, developing advocates and referrals along the way.

Networking is not merely an activity that takes place at an event such as a mixer or meeting. It is a lifelong skill that the best professionals utilize on a daily basis, not just when it is time to find a job. Relationships should be established and nurtured consistently, and reciprocal in nature.

Colleague: The advent of e-mail and social networks such as Facebook and LinkedIn have made maintaining relationships with professional contacts very easy. When is it necessary to communicate over the phone or in person?

C.S.: While Facebook and LinkedIn are convenient ways to stay in touch, it is important to alternate e-mails with phone calls and face-to-face meetings every few months because they are more personal means of interaction, which in turn creates greater bonds—and a greater willingness to assist. A periodic phone call or lunch invitation makes one more memorable, and gives more credence to the relationship. Students and alumni must just be sure to foot the bill if the meeting was at their request.

Colleague: It seems like more and more people are attempting to launch or transition

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careers by developing a blog or “tweeting.”

Do you think that this tactic works?

C.S.: This might be a profitable tactic if someone already has a stellar curriculum vitae and Rolodex. However, it is better to focus on the basics. Students and alumni should edit their cover letters and resumes, polish their interviewing skills, and network as much as possible. Over time, they are more likely to see success by leveraging these traditional channels than by building a tower without a foundation.

Colleague: What are some common mistakes made by job seekers?

C.S.: We commonly see a lack of attentionto-detail in the resume format. Employers spend on average just 15 – 30 seconds scanning a resume’s content, so it is vital that the readers’ eyes fall on the information that best demonstrates one’s abilities and accomplishments best fitting the position at hand.

Place the most important categories, such as education and professional experience, first on the page, since the most attention is paid to the top half of the sheet. Bold the highlights, such as section headers, job titles, and degrees, but be careful not to overuse this feature which can detract from the areas that deserve emphasis. In order to unclutter the content, dates should be placed along the far right margin since readers tend to focus on the left side of the page. Italics are difficult to read, and indentations are distracting, because they force the readers’ eyes to dart back and forth. Resumes should not reflect extensive lists of career history, but be tailored to the job description and employer’s needs. Develop bullet points written in active tense that best exemplify the traits that match the job requirements.

Colleague: What are some of the GSEP resources that students and alumni can use to facilitate their job or internship search?

C.S.: Students and alumni should visit the Career Services Web site, (gsep.pepperdine.edu/ career-services/students-alumni), which outlines

all the types of counsel we offer. Our resource bank includes cover letter- and resume-writing tips, sample cover letters and resumes, a career handbook, job search strategies, interviewing tips, videos of past events, links to helpful job posting Web sites in a variety of industries, job postings on PepPro by employers with whom GSEP has established relationships, and our quarterly newsletter called Career Waves. Long-distance students and alumni can also take advantage of our popular phone and Skype appointments.

Colleague: Why should employers hire one of the 18,000 students or graduates of GSEP? How can a hiring manager access this vast talent pool?

C.S.: GSEP students and alumni are among the best and brightest from around the globe.

They are taught and mentored by an esteemed faculty consisting of preeminent scholarpractitioners, and receive hands-on training through supervised field experience. With students located at five graduate campuses located in

West Los Angeles, Malibu, Irvine, Encino, and Westlake Village, as well as alumni spread across continents, students and graduates are always nearby and readily available for recruitment.

Moreover, for more than 50 years, GSEP has dedicated itself to preparing educators and mental health professionals for service in the underserved communities. These efforts have been formalized through the Urban Initiative program, which has expanded opportunities for our students to develop cross-cultural competencies and knowledge of the political, economic, and social considerations that affect the fields of education and psychology. With a sophisticated understanding of systemic conditions, a spirit of service, and inclination toward leadership, GSEP’s students and alumni are assets to any organization.

Employers can contact us at (310) 568-5666 or gsep.careerservices@pepperdine.edu, or visit gsep.pepperdine.edu/career-services/ employers to post positions on PepPro.

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G S E P perspectives

G S E P perspectives

ALL HANDS ON DECK

DEMOCR ACY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Community Coalition Transforms School Into Learning Oasis

By Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin, EdD ’09

By Jon Mannion A student in the doctor of education in learning technologies program and founder of Constructing Learning Through Technology

An alumna of the doctor of education in educational leadership, administration, and policy program; and principal of Stephen C. Foster Elementary School in the Compton Unified School District, California

My interest in information communication technology (ICT) has always been to explore the potential for a more democratic opportunity for learning by those living on the margins.

This, combined with a curiosity about how a local environment, can be integrated into and affected through learning, is what brought me to Manila in the Philippines.

When first offered the position of principal at Foster Elementary, I was initially reluctant to leave my former school. I had gotten comfortable in my role, and was not sure I wanted to take on the challenges of leading an unfamiliar institution with double the staff, students, and parents.

But, after reframing my view—this was not a challenge, but an opportunity to make a difference at a large school in need—I grew excited, and set out to learn as much as possible about how I could make a difference for Foster’s students and community.

It took me three days to walk door-to-door throughout the neighborhood, meeting and greeting my new students and their families. After they told me their concerns, about gang influence and rampant vandalism and robbery on campus grounds, I knew it was time to get “crackalackin,” as the kids liked to say, or, in other words, get to work!

I reached out to parents, their neighbors, local businesses, the school district’s maintenance department, the entire Foster Elementary staff, and even Curb Your Enthusiasm actress and supporter of educational equality Cheryl Hines to solicit help painting classrooms, cleaning floors, laying out carpet, pouring asphalt, and remodeling the main office and cafeteria (which was transformed into the “Foster Bistro”). In just one month we completed these tasks and more.

With the help of Dell Computers, we were able to install new computers, laptops, and projectors.

With the help of the William Morris Endeavor Entertainment Agency, we rebuilt our library with

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new furniture. With the help of Access Books, we furnished the library with thousands of books and decorated the space with murals. With the help of district maintenance, we cultivated a reading garden outside the library, so students could benefit from reading in nature.

Utilizing these resources and others, we installed a nine-hole putting green so that students could play golf in addition to basketball and soccer, a science lab for hands-on inquiry, an intervention center for emotional support, a family resource center to bridge the community, playground equipment to encourage imagination, and the Foster Fitness Center to promote good health for the school staff.

I also saw a need for programmatic updates to instill in the students a sense of pride and respect. The newly established Gentleman Scholars and Lady Eagles programs teach students table manners and basic etiquette, which will undoubtedly serve them as they grow into teens and then adults.

I am eager to determine how ICT can benefit some of the world’s poorest learners, such as those in the informal settlements in this beautiful but socially under-resourced city. The journey thus far has taken me to communities which lie under bridges, along creeks, and through passageways to teaming barangays (barrios), where playful children, recyclables, and urban odors intermingle with the living and the dead.

As founder of the Constructing Learning Through Technology, I collaborate with SPECS Street Kids Care in Manila, a nonprofit organization funded

by German Christians that has for approximately 25 years been serving the urban poor and street kids who work sorting the recyclable materials from the refuse. The only sanctuary these people know is the collection of re-fashioned tombs in the neighboring municipal cemetery, so SPECS

established a drop-in center, that I am now trying to equip with technological learning apparatuses, such as computers and Internet access.

I started as a stranger in a strange land, just a man with a hope and prayer, and eight aging laptops. However, recent chance meetings and fortuitous timing have promised donations to fund the proper technological outfitting of the drop-in center and then some.

In response to this rapid growth I have had to augment my role as a practitioner to that of coordinator, trainer, and fundraiser. While there is much work to be done, the initial installation of network tools is a starting place for the local adults and children to connect with all that the World Wide Web has to offer.

To learn more about Constructing Learning Through Technology and SPECS Street Kids Care in Manila, visit www.outofschoollearning.org or “like” the organizations’ pages on Facebook.

While in the beginning I had reservations about working with a larger institution like Foster, I ultimately came to appreciate the many extra hands at the school and in the community. Because only a cumulative effort could have created this change.

And it was as a team that we became empowered to believe past what we were able to see.

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G S E P perspectives

“ I t hink our two countries, b ot h de mocr acies but different in so m a ny ways, h ave much t o l e a rn CURIOSITIES AND A CULTUR AL AWAKENING

By Lisa Perrine, MBA ’92 A student in the doctor of education in organizational leadership program Traveling in India this spring, I was a curiosity. The Hindu tradition of ashrama separates life into four consecutive stages: student, householder, retiree, and recluse. Regardless of gender or caste, Hindus who outgrow student life rarely return—especially not so close to retirement. In their most gracious way, Indian people I met wondered why a 54-yearold grandmother would pursue a doctoral degree.

Last fall I returned to school, 17 years after completing my MBA at Pepperdine. For the first two months of the organizational leadership program, I felt little spiders crawling around in my brain, as synapses woke up after years of sleep. And with the international study portion of the curriculum impending, I started to get excited, particularly as India was added as a new destination. While the country was not originally on my must-visit list, I thought it would be a rich environment for my first scholarly journey.

I was moved by the thousands of widows who travel to Vrindavan, near the birthplace of Krishna,

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from e ach ot her.” to beg when their husbands’ deaths leave them destitute. I was impressed by the women toiling to make flat bread by hand and bake it in the sun, a responsibility they bear as shareholders of Lijjat, a women-owned food production cooperative which pays 42,000 slum women daily for their efforts.

I was affected by the grandmother of one of our hosts whom we met in Mumbai; years ago she had had her teeth pulled to cure a bad knee, and now, not only does she lack teeth, but she suffers a pronounced limp and is permanently homebound.

Colleagues have asked if the vast social needs of India made me uncomfortable. On the contrary, I was amazed by her peoples’ resourcefulness, optimism, and gracious hospitality. At the same time, I am newly grateful for the freedom of choice which allows Americans to pursue our dreams regardless of our gender, heritage, or age. I think our two countries, both democracies but different in so many ways, have much to learn from each other.

I know I have much left to learn from India.

2010 Psychology Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient

2010 Education Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient

Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson (MA ’00, PsyD ’04) received the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the GSEP Psychology Division commencement on May 23. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and the director of The Help Group-UCLA Autism Research Alliance, a collaborative research initiative of the Semel Institute and The Help Group, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to developing and expanding applied treatment research for children and adolescents with autism-spectrum disorders. Laugeson is also the director of the UCLA Early Childhood Clubhouse Program, a partial hospitalization program designed to improve social and behavioral capacity in preschool children with highfunctioning autism, and the associate director of the UCLA Parenting and Children’s Friendship Program.

Dr. Tod Burnett (EdD ’05) received the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the GSEP Education Division Commencement on June 19. He is the president of Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California. The two-year community college serves approximately 40,000 students each year.

Burnett was appointed to the presidency in August 2008 and, as CEO, manages 1,350 employees and a $95 million budget. Previously, Burnett served as vice chancellor of the California Community Colleges—the largest higher education system in the world, comprising 110 colleges and serving more than 2.7 million students each year. He coordinated the implementation of the California Community Colleges’ first systemwide strategic plan, managing emergency planning, communication, and preparedness efforts. He also facilitated a $70 million private philanthropic gift for scholarships, the largest ever made to a community college system in the U.S.

One of Laugeson’s current projects is the development of PEERS, an evidence-based social-skills intervention for teens. Her work has been featured on many national and international media outlets, including The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, CBS, and Channel 4 in England.

Prior to her current appointments, Laugeson was principal investigator and collaborator on a number of studies funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control, investigating social skills training for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities.

Among her numerous professional accolades are the Nathan and Lily Shappell Foundation Donor Award from the Friends of the Semel Institute, the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health, and the Ann Chaplin Award from the Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology.

Burnett also served as deputy appointments secretary to California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and advised on more than 300 appointments to state agencies, boards, and commissions. His public service has included positions within the EPA in Washington, D.C., and on the Board of Public Works for the City of Los Angeles. Burnett is the recipient of the Alumni Public Service Award from the University of California, Riverside for his work at the national, state, and local levels of government.

Laugeson received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Long Beach. She earned both her MA in psychology and her PsyD from GSEP. She resides with her husband, Lance Orozco, in Sherman Oaks, California.

A longtime supporter and two-term president of Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership, Inc., Burnett has served on boards and committees of the Westchester Family YMCA, the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the California State Society.

Burnett received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Riverside, and his MBA from the University of Southern California. He was awarded his doctor of education in organizational leadership from GSEP. Burnett resides in south Orange County.

G S E P C l a ss n o tes Alumni

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Dr. M. Kent Gregory (EdD) is an adjunct assistant professor in the master of arts in teaching program at the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education. Gregory has taught music and arts in California public schools for 28 years.

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Christine Collins (MA) was honored when La Ballona Elementary School in Culver City, California, was recognized as a 2010 California Distinguished School by state superintendent of public instruction, Jack O’Connell.

Collins is the principal of La Ballona.

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Dr. Mindy Puopolo (PsyD) was granted tenure by the board of regents of California Lutheran University. A resident of Oak Park, California, and a director of graduate programs in psychology, she received her bachelor’s degree from Plymouth State University and master’s from Notre Dame College.

’00

N ata l ie Hofl and (MS); currently a student in the doctor of education in educational leadership, administration, and policy program; discussed her action research on KLCS’ The Teacher Hour in April and May 2010. The show was one in a series about response to intervention.

’01

Dr. Evelyn Robertson (EdD) was elected to the board of trustees of Vanguard University. She will serve a three year term.

Currently a member of that board’s advancement committee, Robertson provides oversight related to fundraising; current, deferred, and bequest giving projects; and marketing. She is principal of Robertson & Associates.

’02

Dr. Marco Cavazzoni (EdD) was profiled for his work as an executive at Boeing in Charleston, South Carolina on www.readcharlie.com, April 14, 2010.

’03

Janie Bauman (MA) opened a new private psychology practice in California, with offices in Orange and Corona, joining a small group of private Christian therapists.

’05

Susan Cherritt-Nave (MS), currently a student in the doctor of education in educational leadership, administration, and policy program, was honored as Teacher of the Year for her instruction at Pinetree Community 28 GSEP Colleague Spring/Summer 2010

School in the Sulphur Springs School District.

She was highlighted in the April 22 edition of the Santa Clarita Valley Signal for this accomplishment.

Dr. David Silverberg (MS ’96, EdD ’05), an associate professor in the department of curriculum and instruction at the Schar College of Education at Ashland University in Ohio, is developing a book series called STEPS: Standard Themes for Educational Progress. The series focuses on teacher-friendly vertical alignment manuals for math, language arts, science, and social studies. Current district feedback indicates a 10 percent increase on standardized tests when teachers use the manuals for planning, differentiation, professional development, and assessment.

’06

Elizabeth Lozano (MA) host of The Holistic Success Show signed a contract with FitTV, a national cable station owned by Discovery with over 42 million subscribers. The online television show, which advises on health and happiness, boasts viewers from more than 200 countries. Lozano was interviewed by LA Talk Radio on February 22. For more information, visit: www.theholisticsuccessshow.tv.

Dr. Jeffrey Watkins (EdD) was named principal of Livermore Valley Charter Preparatory in Livermore, California, as reported on www. arounddublinblog.com on March 18, 2010.

Dr. Lionel Mandy (PsyD), a lecturer in the Africana Studies Department at California State University, Long Beach, received a Fulbright Lectureship Award to teach clinical psychology courses at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka during the 2010-2011 academic year.

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Colette Cassinelli (MA) accepted a position as teacher, librarian, and multimedia professor at Valley Catholic High School in Beaverton, Oregon. In addition, Cassinelli has been busy presenting at conferences, including a session on “VoiceThread for Interactive Projects” at ISTE 2010 in Denver, Colorado.

Cassinelli blogs on technology innovation in the classroom and is active on twitter: @ccassinelli.

Evelyn Lelonek Cruz (MA) is a math teacher at Ocean View Junior High School in Oxnard, California, and a coordinator of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a college preparatory program targeted at underachieving minorit y and low-income students traditionally underrepresented at colleges and universities.

G S E P C l a ss n o tes Dr. Michael Moodian (EdD), along with GSEP organizational leadership students Margaret Minnis and Yifang Zhang, contributed to a new book entitled A Guide to the Top 100 Companies in China. The authors cover China’s top enterprises, including those from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Moodian is an author and assistant professor of social science at Brandman University.

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Dr. John Gillham (MS ’98, EdD ’08) is an assistant professor at Ohio Northern University.

Greg Nehen (MA) is principal of Palmdale High School. He was previously principal of Littlerock High School in Southern California, where he expanded technology in the classrooms. The school was also the first in its district to offer online classes during summer school.

Jenni Taylor (MS), currently a student in the doctor of education in educational leadership, administration, and policy program, is principal of Environmental Charter High School (ECHS) in Lawndale, California, which was chosen as one of six finalists in the national Race to the Top Commencement Challenge, sponsored by the White House and the Department of Education.

For this honor, a White House representative offered the commencement address at the school’s graduation. The contest received much media attention, including a mention on the April 26 Today Show.

Kimberly Smith (MA) was listed as a contributor to the “Resource Guide for Ethnic Minority Graduate Students,” published by the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA). Smith, now a doctoral student, also contributed to three articles recently published in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry; Trauma, Violence, and Abuse; and the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. She sat on the CEMA committee from 2008-2009, and was elected as the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) member-at-large, education focus, for 2009-2011.

Dr. Anne Ruane (MA ’03, PsyD ’08) opened a psychotherapy practice in Encino, California.

Dr. Deborah Ellerbusch (MA ’01, PsyD ’08) authored “Bullying: What’s a Parent to Do?” in the April-May 2010 issue of Health Matters Magazine.

She is a psychologist at the Youth and Family Services Center at Prairie View, a private, faithbased behavioral and mental health provider in Newton, Kansas.

’09

Dr. Nikki Schaper (MA ’05, EdD ’09), an educator at MiraCosta College, gave a presentation at St. Paul College in the Philippines to teach more than 100 student officials and administrators about the relationships between student government positions and their different strengths. The St. Paul College system is the oldest private K-12 and college system in the Philippines, and considered one of the most prestigious institutions of education in the country

Students Dr. Kathy Church, professor; Laura Péwé, professional development school (PDS) coordinator at the Environmental Academy of Research Technology and Earth Science (EARTHS); and a group of seven master of arts in education with teaching credential alumni (then-students) presented on “Equality and Social Justice: Student Teachers Reach Out as Change Agents,” at the American Educational Research Association 2010 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, on May 2. The alumni—including Danielle Owens, Brighton Gunter, Sara Cohen, Brittany Noble, Deborah Bergstrom, Megan Fitzpatrick (BA ’07), and Megan Holman—all participated in the PDS program at the Westlake Village Graduate Campus.

K ym Acuna (EdD) was confirmed to facilitate a workshop at the Character Educational Partnership National Conference in October 2010 in San Francisco, California.

Ligia Ha l l strom (EdD) received the Outstanding Administrator Award by the Association of California School Administrators.

Ronald Buenaventura (EdD) presented at the 13th National Filipino American Historical Society Conference in Seattle this summer, and also received a scholarship award from the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association Community Education Foundation. He is directing his Participatory Action Research and dissertation work around improving educational practice, including raising cultural awareness/identity and mentoring, for Filipino students.

Nicole Simmons-Johnson (EdD) presented on literacy coaching at the seventh annual University of San Diego School of Leadership and Educational Sciences Action Research

Conference in May, and at the second Paris International Conference on Education, Economy, and Society in Paris, France, in July.

tion The Hill. Bouldin worked with vice president Al Gore and other legislators before moving to Los Angeles in 2003 to teach at Pepperdine.

Dr. Tomas Martinez professor of psychology; as well as three master of arts in psychology students; Ellen Sugar, Elizabeth Ramirez, and Iya Ritchie; presented “Effectiveness of a Learning Center on Limited-EnglishProficient (LEP) students in first to fourth grades” at the annual Western Psychological Association conference in Cancun, Mexico, on April 24. Martinez presented a workshop entitled “Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Interpersonal Violence within a Latino Family,” in Los Angeles earlier that month. The session was sponsored by the Latino Behavioral Health Institute, a national Latino mental health training center, as a part of its Professional Training Academy.

A joint effort between current student, alumni, faculty, and staff resulted in the successful “Key Strategies for Educational Administrator Advancement Workshop,” hosted by the GSEP Superintendent Advisory Council in spring 2010.

Presenters included Dr. Robert Barner, adjunct professor of education at GSEP and retired assistant superintendent with the Los Angeles County Office of Education; Dr. Tom Johnstone (EdD ’97), alumnus of the institutional management program at GSEP and superintendent with the Wiseburn Elementary School District; Patricia Jaffe (MS ’95), alumna of the Educational Leadership Academy at GSEP and assistant superintendent of human resources with Culver City School District; Maribel Galan, educational leadership, administration, and policy (ELAP) student at GSEP and supplemental education program coordinator with the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District; and Marian Guirguis, assistant dean of internal and external relations at GSEP. Dr. Linda Purrington, professor of education and chair of the educational leadership programs at GSEP, moderated.

Bett y Rengifo Tucker (MBA ’00) (EdD), executive vice president of Comerica Bank, was highlighted in the January-February 2010 edition of Hispanic Business in an article called “Corporate Elite: Diversity, Vision, Remain Keys to Success, Economic Recovery in the New Year.” She also recently spoke at a dinner honoring nominees of the “Pepperdine Woman of Distinction Award.” The event was hosted by Seaver College.

Terry Smith (EdD) discussed educational technology using Web conferencing with elementary students in an article entitled “Web Conferencing Finds Elementary School Niche” in the April 21, 2010 edition of Education Week.

Faculty Dr. June Schmieder-Ramirez, professor of education, and Dr. Arthur Townley gave a presentation at Loyola Marymount University in April on “How to Start a Charter School and the Current State of School Funding in California.”

They are coauthors of School Finance: A California Perspective.

Dr. Gary Stager, visiting faculty of education, was named “one of today’s leaders who are changing the landscape of edtech through innovation and leadership” in the June 2010 issue of Tech & Learning Magazine.

Adjunct professor R. Todd Bouldin was featured for his role consulting on the Iron Man 2 film in an article entitled “Former Hill Staffer Gives Iron Man 2 Authentic Senate Feel” in May 17 edition of the popular trade publica-

Dr. David Levy, professor of psychology, recently re-released his famed guide Tools of Critical Thinking: Metathoughts for Psychology (Waveland Press, 2nd Edition, 2010), and received rave reviews. The book was described as “A welcome new edition of a much-praised, well-organized, readable teaching guide to critical thinking” by Kendrick Frazier, editor of the Skeptical Inquirer; and a “scholarly text that is light, humorous, and fun…A winning combination for our audience,” by the Psychology Teacher Network, a newsletter that reaches approximately 3,600 teachers of introductory psychology.

Dr. Miguel Gallardo, associate professor of psychology, was awarded The Division VII Public Interest Award from the California Psychological Association. He received this honor for his consistent professional service to the division.

Dr. David Elkins, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, was named president-elect of Division 32, Society for Humanistic Psychology, of the American Psychological Association. He will assume office in August 2011 and serve for one year. Elkins, who retired in 2001 after a 20-year career with GSEP, is now the director of the doctor of psychology program at Saybrook University in San Francisco, California.

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Donor Roll Foster Grandparents Program Children’s Institute, Inc.

Muriel Lipsey Endowed Chair for Counseling and Clinical Psychology Mrs. Muriel Lipsey

GSEP School of Urban Needs Dr. Margaret J. Weber

Pat Lucas Center for Teacher Preparation Scholarship

Hilton Foundation — Union Rescue Mission Clinic Dr. Cary L. Mitchell ’76 The Honorable Jack A. Scott ’91

Education Collaborative Initiative California Community Foundation

Holding — Restricted Windgate Charitable Foundation

Superintendent of the Year Award

Hope Gardens Family Center

Piper Jaffray & Co. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Integration of Student Teachers into Real World Settings Amgen Foundation The Goodall Family Charitable Foundation Marco Garcia Memorial Fellowship Enrique and Lucy Garcia Family Foundation Mental Health Collaborative - Orange County The HealthCare Foundation for Orange County

Mrs. Jennifer A. Ricker BA ’76 Mr. Jay H. Rubenstein BS ’77 United Way of Greater Los Angeles Mrs. Jocelyn V. Van Reusen MA ’07, BA ’02

Dr. Janet L. Fortson Dr. William L. Lucas

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Donor Roll

The Futures Academy: Building Bridges for Middle School Students to High School United Way of Greater Los Angeles Boone Center for the Family AGL Trust #17 Mr. John L. Baker Dr. William W. Beazley MBA ’81 Mr. Craig D. Brown Mr. Dale A. Brown BS ’64 Mrs. Susan K. Giboney BA ’62 Ms. Marian W. Guirguis MBA ’05 Harris myCFO Foundation Mr. Dillard R. Harwell Mrs. Sara Y. Jackson BA ’74 Mrs. Joyce J. Penner Dean Ronald F. Phillips

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Dr. Margaret J. Weber Mrs. Patricia L. Yomantas Friends of the Family League Mrs. Patti J. Adair Mrs. Gloria B. Alesso Ms. Olga H. Altman Dr. Milka Ambrus Ms. Diane H. Apegian MA ’95 The Armand Hammer Foundation Mrs. Carlie Asbury Mrs. Susan J. Ash BA ’00 Ms. Patricia M. Atkisson BA ’95 Mrs. Mary Ann Bang Mrs. Camelia K. Barsoum Mrs. Stephanie Beazley Dr. William W. Beazley MBA ’81 President Andrew K. Benton Mrs. Debby S. Benton Mrs. Sheila K. Bost Ms. Julia M. Breitman Ms. Shelene M. Bryan Mr. Shawn D. Buckley ’12 Ms. Janet O. Buese Mrs. Pearl O. Burns Mrs. Audrey Byers California Community Foundation Mrs. Sandra Campbell Dr. Ken R. Canfield Mrs. Kathleen E. Carlquist Ms. Linda Carlson Mrs. Jeannette M. Chandler Mrs. Caroline Cicero Mrs. Valerie J. Cigler Mrs. Kathleen Colombano Mrs. Deborah D. Covey

Mr. Jerry S. Cox HON ’00 Mrs. Carmela de Brouwer Ms. Sonia M. De Lano-Regier BS ’94

Mrs. Mary De Villa Rose Mrs. Jacquelin D. Dedona ’49 Mrs. Kimberley Eastman Mrs. Trudy Edwards Ernst & Young Foundation Mrs. Lisa A. Fairbanks Mrs. Pat S. Falkner Ms. Sherry L. Falkner Mr. Lawrence N. Field Ms. Robyn Field Mr. W. L. Fletcher Mrs. Joyce W. Francis Mrs. Sharon Garapedian Mrs. Joline M. Gash BA ’92 Mrs. Sharon A. Gee Mrs. Susan K. Giboney BA ’62 Mrs. Tamara H. Gustavson Mrs. Rosalie Halverson Mrs. Michelle Hiepler JD ’89 Mrs. Elizabeth M. Hinkle Ambassador Glen A. Holden HON ’88

Mrs. Geannie Holden-Sheller Mrs. Janet B. Holstrom Mrs. Laura Hurley Mr. Robert G. Jackson Mrs. Sara Y. Jackson BA ’74 Mrs. DeAnne B. Joy Mrs. Laurel Karabian Mrs. Linda D. Katch ’61 Mrs. Jannette Keating Mrs. Rowena G. Killion Mrs. Debra A. Klumph KSL Enterprises Mrs. Stephanie S. Lehman MA ’95

Mrs. Rosemary Licata Mr. Art Linkletter HON ’78 Ms. Jennifer G. McGoldrick BS ’67

Ms. Lindy Michaelis Dr. Charlene U. Miller Ms. Mary W. Mizroch Ms. Dolores Movius Ms. Carolyn P. Nicks MA ’89 Mr. Michael H. Nicks MBA ’02, BS ’00

Mr. Michael T. Okabayashi Mrs. Annette E. Oltmans Mrs. Lisa L. Osborne Mrs. Praphaphone Osti Mrs. Susan K. Osti Mrs. Theresa Parkening Pat Boone Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Nancy F. Pippin Mrs. Jutta Portzel Mrs. Claudia B. Preston Mrs. Sonia Randazzo Mrs. Mary Alice Reed Mrs. Marie E. Reim BS ’81 Ms. Beatrice L. Restifo Dr. Susan F. Rice EdD ’86 Dr. Susan F. Rice EdD ’86 Mrs. Jennifer A. Ricker BA ’76 Mr. David B. Righthouse Mrs. Garianne C. Rubenstein BA ’79, MA ’83

Mrs. Amy Jo Runnels BA ’00 Dr. Charles B. Runnels HON ’10 Mr. Duke Runnels ’79 Mrs. Ginger Runnels BA ’75 Mrs. Deborah S. Russell Dr. Emily Scott-Lowe BA ’76 Mrs. Margaret A. Sheppard Mrs. Cynthia S. Simon Mrs. Marilyn D. Simpson Mrs. Jennifer G. Sittel Mrs. Constance M. Slade Dr. Rosa M. Spivey Mrs. Alice M. Starr Mrs. Joan Starr Mrs. Maritza Stewart BA ’80 Mr. Stephen M. Stewart

Mrs. Dorothy B. Straus Mr. Greg Strickland Mrs. Marni A. Sugden BS ’98 Mrs. Jacqueline M. Sutton Mrs. June Teal Mrs. Bonnie B. Thomas Ms. Sarah Tillman Mrs. Anne Tippens Mrs. Glenna K. Trimble Mrs. Sheryl D. Turner United Technologies Ms. Cameo L. Wallace ’87 Mrs. Carol A. Wallace Ms. Adriana Walton Dr. Margaret J. Weber Mrs. Ellen L. Weitman Mrs. Gail M. Wilburn MA ’05 Mrs. Sandi P. Williams Mrs. Mayra L. Wilson BA ’88 Dr. Marilyn S. Wright PsyD ’95, MA ’89

Mrs. Patricia L. Yomantas Wood-Claeyssens Foundation Mrs. Cathy A. Zoradi M. Norvel and Helen Young Center Mr. John L. Baker Dr. Diana B. Hiatt-Michael Mrs. Janice A. Pinkowski Mr. Charles J. Pippin MBA ’83 Mrs. Claudia B. Preston Mrs. Patricia L. Yomantas GSEP Board of Visitors Dr. Fereshteh Amin EdD ’06 Dr. Rosalyn S. Heyman HON ’08 Dr. Lydia Ledesma-Reese EdD ’87 Dr. Leo A. Mallette EdD ’06, MBA ’85 Merrill Lynch & Company Foundation Inc. Dr. Susan F. Rice ’86 EdD

Dr. Earnestine Thomas-Robertson EdD ’03, BA ’69

Dr. Marilyn S. Wright PsyD ’95, MA ’89

Dr. Ziegfred G. Young HON ’08, EdD ’88, MS ’83

Olaf H. Tegner Endowed Scholarship Mr. John L. Baker Dr. Janet L. Fortson Mrs. Eva Ingram Mr. Ted O. Porter MBA ’75, BS ’59 Mrs. Allie E. Tegner MA ’68, BA ’47 Dr. James V. Traughber Dr. Ziegfred G. Young HON ’08, EdD ’88, MS ’83

Ms. Dorothy E. Greene MS ’79 Dr. Linda M. Gresik EdD ’94, CER ’91 Dr. Lee W. Hancock EdD ’87 Mrs. Alison E. Havel MA ’98 IBM Corporation Dr. Chie Iseri EdD ’99 Ms. Anne M. Jones MA ’77 Mr. Herbert A. Jones CER ’94, MS ’94

Ms. Mary K. Kemp MA ’76 Ms. Tricia C. Kinney Loop MA ’83 Mrs. June Klapakis MA ’76 Mrs. Leontine M. Klarich MS ’77 Mrs. Estelle B. Koepke MS ’85 Mrs. Catherine D. Kyker MA ’88 Commander T. R. Langley MS ’75 Dr. Carol A. Le Boeuf MA ’84 Miss Hannah H. Limb CER ’04, MA ’03

Graduate School of Education and Psychology Fund Dr. Joy K. Asamen Mrs. Fabiana A. Badie MA ’95 Mr. John L. Baker Ms. Anna Bilyk MA ’05, MA ’00 Mrs. Sandra S. Browne BA ’60 Mr. Joshua Burnett MA ’08 Ms. Linda J. Byrne MS ’76 The Capital Group Companies Ms. Victoria M. Castro MS ’78 Mrs. Rosemarie L. Cook-Glover MA ’75

Dr. Robert A. DeMayo Edison International Mrs. Elizabeth I. Flynn MA ’93 Dr. Logan J. Fox BA ’46 Mr. William A. Free MA ’58, BA ’51 Dr. Rodolfo B. Frias EdD ’05, MA ’97 Mrs. June Fujimoto MS ’89 Ms. Maria Gamez-Wales MA ’03 Ms. Ursula E. Goldston MA ’89 Mr. John E. Gonzalez MA ’78, BS ’70

Mr. Boyd R. Lowe Dr. Dennis W. Lowe BA ’75, MA ’77 Dr. David M. Martinez EdD ’02 Mr. Douglas J. Miller MA ’76 Ms. Michelle E. Mitchell ’06 MA ’00 Mrs. Kikuno M. Nakamura MS ’76 Mrs. Carol M. Nakashima MA ’82 Mrs. Peggy J. Norosky Dr. Gwenette J. Parker EdD ’93 Ms. Loris A. Parker MS ’80 Dr. Dabbiru G. Patnaik EdD ’08 Dr. Kathleen A. Plinske EdD ’08 Mrs. Mary S. Polite MA ’75 Mrs. Carolyn J. Price MS ’78 Dr. Joel Recinos MS ’83 Mrs. Marcia A. Richards MA ’76 Dr. Daryl M. Rowe Mrs. Theresa M. Rubin CER ’04 MA ’03

Mrs. Gladys M. Saddler MS ’86 Mrs. Kristina A. Shrader MA ’98 Mrs. Margaret M. Squaires BA ’58 Ms. Anastacia M. Stanley MA ’09 Dr. Eric L. Strang PsyD ’99

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Donor Roll Mrs. Chere C. Talbert MS ’78 Mr. Edwin W. Tam Sing MA ’76 Ms. Geraldine Thomas MA ’89 Mr. George B. Turner MA ’78 Miss Elayne Y. Vanasse MS ’80 Ms. Linda B. Venable MA ’94 Lt. Col. William L. Waters MA ’77 Dr. Margaret J. Weber Ms. Doris I. Weinert MS ’91 Mr. Curt R. Widhalm MA ’07 Dr. Karl G. Wolfe EdD ’99 Ms. Sophia P. Wong CER ’01, MA ’01 GSEP Dean’s Excellence Fund Alliant International University Ms. Karyn N. Ashby ’08 MA, ’03 BA Dr. Janet L. Fortson Mr. Jack N. Hayden ’08 MA, ’79 MBA Dr. Farzin Madjidi ’91 EdD, ’88 MBA Dr. Lisa A. Osborn ’99 PsyD, ’93 MA Dr. Kent B. Rhodes ’90 EdD Dr. June H. Schmieder-Ramirez Dr. Margaret J. Weber GSEP Scholarship Mrs. C. M. Channel MS ’75 Mrs. Jacquelin D. Dedona ’49 Mr. Matthew K. Fong MBA ’82 Dr. Jesse W. Hall MS ’75 Ms. Diane E. Pardue MS ’82 Mrs. Marilynn M. Shirreffs BS ’49 Ms. Elnora C. Tymer MA ’98 Pepperdine Education Associates Dr. Yolanda Aguerrebere EdD ’09, MS ’83

Dr. Fereshteh Amin EdD ’06 Dr. Bennett Annan EdD ’08

Dr. Hasty Arnold EdD ’85, BA ’61 Ms. Karyn N. Ashby MA ’08, BA ’03 Dr. Heather L. Backstrom EdD ’10 Dr. Robin Bailey-Chen EdD ’07 Mr. Nitin Bajaj MBA ’08 Dr. Marjorie M. Banks-Lott EdD ’01 Dr. Charles A. Clifford Mr. Michael C. D’Alise CER ’97, MA ’96 Mrs. Kathy A. Danhakl MA ’02 Mrs. Jacquelin D. Dedona ’49 Mr. Laron Doucet ’11 Mr. Samir S. Elmoghrabi ’16 Ms. Mathilda M. Fenner MS ’77 Mrs. Jeannie M. Flint MS ’76 Dr. Janet L. Fortson Dr. Paul M. Foster EdD ’03 Mrs. Dorothea F. Gales BA ’42 Dr. Shreyas Gandhi EdD ’09, MBA ’98 Dr. Annette M. Gilzene MA ’00, EdD ’09 Mrs. Lucinda L. Glossop Ms. Marian W. Guirguis MBA ’05 Dr. Eric R. Hamilton Dr. Diana B. Hiatt-Michael Dr. Larry R. Hygh EdD ’08 Dr. Susan C. Imholz Dr. Ruth N. Johnson Dr. Thomas R. Johnstone EdD ’97, CER ’92

Mr. Abrash Khanmalek MA ’09 Ms. Ann B. Kratz Dr. Mary Jo Lass BA ’51 Dr. Lydia Ledesma-Reese EdD ’87 Mr. Jeffrey C. Lee ’14, MA ’01 Ms. Melinda R. Lester ’15 Dr. Farzin Madjidi EdD ’91, MBA ’88 Ms. Leslie A. Mayer BA ’08 Dr. John F. McManus ’82 Dr. Melvin L. Musick EdD ’08 Dr. Michael D. O’Sullivan EdD ’87, MS ’74

Mr. Wesley Patterson Mrs. Faye Pinkett MP ’76

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Donor Roll Dr. Kent B. Rhodes EdD ’90 Ms. Shirley A. Roper MA ’95, BA ’67 Dr. Denise C. Schaper EdD ’09, MA ’05 Dr. June H. Schmieder-Ramirez Mr. Daniel Stark Dr. Sandra F. Taylor-Moore EdD ’07,

Boone Center for the Family Gold Medallion Associates

Mrs. Allie E. Tegner MA ’68, BA ’47 Mrs. Doris M. Tomlin BA ’52 Dr. Kenneth G. Townsend EdD ’02 Mrs. Pamela M. Van der Meer

Ms. Laura E. Adams MA ’00 Dr. Yolanda Aguerrebere EdD ’09,

MBA ’91, BA ’81

CER ’93, MA ’92, BA ’89

Dr. William D. Walner EdD ’00 Mr. Michael Y. Warder Dr. William J. Watkins BA ’62, EdD ’87 Mr. David A. Werbelow Mr. Jeremy N. White MA ’94 Dr. Duncan S. Wigg Pepperdine Education Life Associates Dr. Susan F. Rice EdD ’86 Pepperdine Psychology Associates Dr. Joy K. Asamen Dr. Cary L. Mitchell BA ’76 Dr. Edward P. Shafranske Ms. Mary C. Tabata Boone Center for the Family Associates Mrs. Deanna Canfield Dr. Ken R. Canfield Mr. Gerald D. Gage Mrs. Jennifer A. Ricker BA ’76 Mrs. Garianne C. Rubenstein MA ’83, BA ’79

Mr. Dale A. Brown BS ’64 Colleagues

MS ’83

Dr. Samson J. Alfi EdD ’02 Mr. Lynn Andrews MS ’73, MA ’72 Mr. Ernest S. Arguello MS ’80 Dr. Joy K. Asamen Dr. Charles D. Ashby Ms. Elizabeth A. Ashley-Rupp MS ’07

Mr. Robert W. Bates JD ’86 Ms. Carolyn E. Battle MS ’89, CER ’88

Mr. William Baxter MA ’75 Dr. Phyllis L. Beemsterboer EdD ’93 Ms. Geneva Berry MA ’76 Ms. Catherine S. Bessenbacher MA ’76

Mrs. Caryl L. Bigenho MS ’83 Ms. Shirley A. Bowen MS ’79 Mrs. Susan H. Bradshaw ’89 Dr. Alan C. Brandenburg EdD ’95, CER ’91, CER ’89

Ms. Marlene Brice MA ’76 Mrs. Barbara Bronner MA ’00 Mr. Raymond J. Burch MA ’78 Ms. Linda J. Byrne MS ’76 Dr. Kim S. Cary EdD ’04 Dr. Teresa Casillas EdD ’00 Ms. Victoria M. Castro MS ’78 Dr. Robert T. Cheatham EdD ’85 Mr. William Chew MS ’74 Dr. Gregory K. Chung MS ’89 Mr. Ronald F. Clark MS ’81 Mrs. Lisa Lynn H. Clarke MA ’96 Mrs. Mary I. Coleman MS ’76 Dr. Melba F. Coleman MS ’74

Ms. Jessica E. Conway MA ’05 Mrs. Laurene I. Cooper MS ’77 Ms. Mireya B. Coronado MA ’00 Ms. Alma D. Cortez-Lara MA ’07 Dr. Janet M. Cosman-Ross EdD ’03 Dr. Louis J. Cozolino Ms. Patricia A. Daniels MA ’76 Ms. Yeshiva D. Davis MA ’09 Ms. Thardice G. De Loach MA ’76 Dr. Franca Dell’Olio EdD ’06, CER ’05 Mr. Jack A. Dennen MS ’75 Mr. Gerald R. Detamore MS ’85 Mrs. Lenora S. Dixon MS ’76 Mrs. Martha M. Doster MS ’77 Mr. Richard C. Dumond MA ’97 Mrs. Joni Edelman MA ’93 Dr. Amy E. Enomoto-Perez EdD ’00 Dr. Diane T. Fiello EdD ’05, CER ’90, MS ’90

Mrs. Virginia Fleeger-Jennings BA ’53

Mrs. Gaye K. Forman MA ’87 Dr. Logan J. Fox BA ’46 Mrs. Doris M. Freitag MA ’77 Dr. Rodolfo B. Frias EdD ’05, MA ’97 Ms. Rita Gaines MS ’77 Mr. Michael Garcia MA ’74 Dr. Pauline A. Garstka EdD ’84 Mr. Arlen H. Gaynor MS ’84 Dr. Susan B. Gesshel PsyD ’90, MA ’85

Lieutenant General Henry T. Glisson MA ’74 Ms. Ursula E. Goldston MA ’89 Mr. John E. Gonzalez MA ’78, BS ’70 Mr. John A. Gravino MS ’76 Ms. Katie H. Greene MS ’85, BA ’70 Mrs. Shirley Grodsky MS ’82 Ms. Corinne A. Gurney MA ’84 Dr. Jesse W. Hall MS ’75 Mr. Richard A. Harmel MA ’05 Ms. Adrienne R. Harris MS ’80 Ms. Roslyn B. Harris BA ’73 Ms. Alvina M. Harrison-Wells MA ’78

Mrs. Lynda N. Hawkins MS ’80 Dr. Joanne Hedgespeth Dr. Juliette R. Henry EdD ’81, MS ’75 Mrs. Phyllis S. Hughes MS ’79 Dr. Frank J. Infusino EdD ’92 Ms. Lynn H. Ingber MA ’91 Dr. Barbara L. Ingram Dr. Chie Iseri EdD ’99 Dr. Jay J. Jackson EdD ’03, CER ’00, MS ’98

Mr. Herbert A. Jones CER ’94, MS ’94 Ms. Carol B. Kapp MS ’80, MS ’75 Karen Cladis, Marriage & Family Therapist Ms. Mary K. Kemp MA ’76 Ms. Joann M. Kennelly MA ’98 Major Richard J. Keogh MA ’74 Ms. Sadie R. Kestner MA ’76 Ms. Nancy K. Kezlarian MA ’92 Mr. Daniel Kikuta Ms. Tricia C. Kinney Loop MA ’83 Mr. Scott W. Kloetzke MS ’95 Mrs. Grace A. Kojima MS ’75 Ms. Jeanette R. Kratofil MA ’97, CER ’97

Mr. Robert J. Krause BA ’76 Ms. Kay T. Kudo BA ’58 Mrs. Catherine D. Kyker MA ’88 Dr. Kathleen M. LaFrancis MS ’82 Mr. Elmer W. Langham MS ’74 Ms. Kim M. Lattimore MS ’93 Mrs. Mary A. Law BA ’66, MS ’76 Ms. Grace I. Lee CER ’01, MA ’01 Mr. Mark A. Leos CER ’95, CER ’88, MS ’88

Dr. Terry S. Leung EdD ’88, MA ’76 Mrs. Valerie Lev MA ’94 Dr. David A. Levy MA ’84 Mrs. Laurie E. Libow MS ’80, BA ’74 Mr. Jack P. Lipton Mrs. Sharon K. Logan BS ’66 Ms. Esther N. Lombardi CER ’88, MS ’88

Mrs. Janie E. Long MS ’81 Mr. Alan F. Lowis MA ’04 Mrs. Erika L. Mack MS ’87 Mrs. Talisen C. Malone Winder CER ’02, MA ’01

Dr. Amy S. Mandel PsyD ’90, MA ’86 Ms. Michelle J. Marquard ’14 Mrs. Magnolia A. Martin MS ’77 Dr. Mary E. Martin MA ’84 Dr. David M. Martinez EdD ’02 Mr. Paul M. Martinez MS ’82 Ms. Carolyn S. Mayes-Taylor MS ’82 Ms. Amanda L. Mayhew Ms. Erin Elise E. Maynard MA ’87 Mr. Jeffrey W. McCollam MA ’99 Mrs. Anne L. McLintock Dr. John F. McManus ’82 Mr. Wilson H. McMillan MA ’76 Ms. Florie M. Mendiola ’16 Dr. William S. Meyer EdD ’98, MBA ’88 Mr. James B. Milne MA ’01 Dr. Cary L. Mitchell BA ’76 Ms. Michelle E. Mitchell ’06, MA ’00 Ms. Kathleen S. Miyamoto MS ’79 Mr. Val W. Moore BS ’52 Ms. Jean S. Mueller MS ’90 Ms. Arline C. Murrel MS ’77 Ms. Gloria E. Nazario MA ’04 Mr. Clyde L. Needham MA ’76 Dr. Frances W. Neely Mrs. Charmaine L. Nicholson MA ’82 Ms. Elin N. Nozaki MA ’90 Mr. John R. O’Brien MS ’75 Dr. Michael D. O’Sullivan EdD ’87, MS ’74

Ms. Karen A. Ormsby MS ’75 Dr. La Vera Otoyo EdD ’84 Mr. Thomas M. Oyan MA ’94 Ms. Donna J. Palmer MA ’76 Ms. Loris A. Parker MS ’80 Dr. Dabbiru G. Patnaik EdD ’08 Mr. Gregory Patterson MS ’76, BA ’74 Ms. Vivian L. Pendleton MA ’06

Dr. James H. Peoples EdD ’84 Ms. Emma S. Perez CER ’92, CER ’87, CER ’86, MS ’86

Ms. Maria G. Perez-Suing MA ’02 Dr. Gladys L. Phillips-Evans EdD ’92 Dr. Linda G. Polin Mrs. Carolyn J. Price MS ’78 Ms. Eloise J. Pritchett MS ’75 Mrs. Sara Pursche MA ’75 Ms. Kendra D. Quinton MA ’91 Mr. Robert E. Quinton Dr. Juanita M. Rainey-Woods CER ’93, CER ’90, MA ’89

Dr. Laurel E. Ralston EdD ’03 Mrs. Rebecca S. Reed MA ’91 Mrs. Karen S. Robos MA ’91 Ms. Pamela S. Rogers MS ’97, CER ’94, CER ’89

Dr. Daryl M. Rowe Mrs. Theresa M. Rubin CER ’04, MA ’03

Mrs. Ruth S. Schlater MA ’83 Dr. June H. Schmieder-Ramirez Dr. Bobbie B. Scoggins EdD ’92 Mrs. Billie L. Scott MS ’77 Dr. Edward P. Shafranske Mr. Gary W. Shelton MA ’79 Dr. Genevieve A. Shepherd MS ’78 Mrs. Sheila M. Simmons MA ’97, CER ’96

Dr. Stephanie J. Simmons-Carr EdD ’98

Mrs. Afton A. Smith MA ’76 Ms. Lynette E. Sorenson MA ’04 Dr. Richard T. Stanley EdD ’84 Dr. Bentley P. Stansbury EdD ’94 Ms. Esther R. Taira MS ’83 Lt. Col. Paul K. Takamiya MA ’74 Mrs. Chere C. Talbert MS ’78 Dr. Teri S. Tamayose EdD ’03 Ms. Bethlehem Tamerat MA ’08 Mrs. Jo Ann Teal MS ’87, MS ’75 Mr. Charles W. Thomas BS ’56 Mrs. Marianna M. Thomas MA ’81

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Donor Roll Ms. Susan K. Tiss MA ’05 Mr. Mitchel N. Townsend MA ’07 Mr. Eugene B. Trimble MA ’76 Miss Elayne Y. Vanasse MS ’80 Dr. Jan P. Vanderpool MA ’05, MA ’04 Mrs. Nanette E. Vaughan MS ’90 Ms. Katherine E. Walker ’07, MA ’02 Mrs. Dana L. Wall MA ’01 Dr. Lauren E. Walters ’06, MS ’00, EdD ’99, MS ’90

Lt. Col. William L. Waters MA ’77 Mrs. Justine W. Wayne MS ’77 Ms. Jacqueline Williams MS ’91 Mr. Kenneth M. Woog ’15, MA ’01 Gold Colleagues Mr. John L. Baker Ms. Carol A. Harrison MS ’85 Pepperdine Education Life Associates Dr. Nancy M. Durham Dr. Clara M. Lincoln EdD ’90 Mr. Michael T. Okabayashi Dr. Doreen S. Oleson EdD ’91, MS ’86 Dr. Robert C. Paull Dr. Susan F. Rice EdD ’86 Dr. Margaret J. Weber Pepperdine Education Silver Medallion Associates Mr. Eli Broad HON ’07 Dr. Rosalyn S. Heyman HON ’08 Dr. Leo A. Mallette EdD ’06, MBA ’85 Mr. Christer N. Palsson MBA ’75 Dr. Earnestine Thomas-Robertson EdD ’03, BA ’69

Ms. Araceli R. Vargas CER ’89, MS ’89 Dr. Ziegfred G. Young HON ’08, EdD ’88, MS ’83

Pepperdine Psychology Associates Mr. Edwin C. Cahill ’01 Ms. Janice L. Carson Ms. Sarah Z. Davis Dr. Robert A. DeMayo Mr. John J. Kim ’16 Ms. Catherine L. Kort MA ’96 Dr. Dennis W. Lowe MA ’77, BA ’75 Dr. Leland L. Simmons EdD ’04, MS ’85 Dr. Miatta R. Snetter PsyD ’07, MA ’00 Dr. Karen S. Snyder PsyD ’00 Mrs. Patsie L. Trowbridge MA ’55, BA ’52

Mr. Joseph C. Whitcomb MA ’07 Pepperdine Psychology Silver Medallion Associates Dr. Marilyn S. Wright PsyD ’95, MA ’89 Mr. Jack N. Hayden MA ’08, MBA ’79 Silver Colleagues Ms. Hasmik G. Arakelyan MA ’07 Mrs. Sandra P. Barkley MA ’93 Dr. Cheryl D. Barkovich EdD ’96, CER ’95, CER ’90

Dr. Michael L. Botsford Mrs. Pamela J. Cain CER ’99, MA ’97 Dr. Russell F. Carr EdD ’97 Mrs. C. M. Channel MS ’75 Dr. Susan B. Clifford EdD ’88 Mrs. Christie F. Dailo Mrs. Martine G. Ehrenclou MA ’04 Ms. Yong Elias MA ’00 Mrs. Alta F. Ellis Babino MS ’76 Dr. Kevin G. Kistler MBA ’00, EdD ’95 Ms. Claudette T. LaCour Dr. Steven S. Lemley HON ’88, MA ’70, BA ’66

Ms. Karen A. Magner ’08, MA ’00

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Ms. Susan M. Mays MA ’98 Dr. George A. Reams EdD ’92 Mrs. Alice E. Richardson MA ’05 Mrs. Cheryl Saunders CER ’04, MA ’04, MA ’84

Mrs. Janet C. Smith BA ’56 Mrs. Mildred F. Smith Williams Dr. Laurel M. Sugden PsyD ’97, MA ’92

Ms. Mary C. Tabata Ms. Tinnie S. Taylor Mr. Duraiyah Thangathurai MA ’06 Mr. Dan M. Thompson Dr. Patricia A. Toliver EdD ’88 Mr. Jonathan D. Trost MA ’88 Mrs. Jacquelyne C. Wallace BA ’54 Dr. Robert F. Wemheuer MA ’75, EdD ’79

Mrs. Kathleen S. Wenger MA ’92 Dr. Katherine Wolf MA ’82 Ms. Veronica A. Zofchak CER ’87, MS ’87

IT IS ALL ABOUT YOU — OR IT SHOULD BE

By Dr. J. L. Fortson, director of student teaching and director of the new Pat Lucas Center for Teacher Preparation serving the master of arts in education programs.

A

ll we have heard about in teacher preparation programs in recent years is how it should be about others—or that the problem with people today is that they think it is all about them.

Unfortunately, as a classroom professional of today, you probably find yourself on the flip side of the coin. You are focused on everyone and everything but yourself. After years of being trained that you should define your success based on the success of the students in your classroom, the satisfaction of the parents of those youth, and the priorities of the administrators at the institutions at which you serve, it is easy to lose track of your own needs, expectations, and goals.

Without a sound mind and physically fit body you will not be able to succeed in the classroom.

Remember those three deep breaths that were a part of your preparation? How often do you take time out to have “you” time, or even to take those three deep breaths?

When you feel that you are at your wits’ end, that you are not appreciated, that you are on a oneway track only counting the days until the next holiday or retirement, you have earned a failing grade in “you.”

When you reach this point, it is time to reset.

Because when you take care of yourself first, you are a better teacher to students, partner to parents, and colleague to the members of the administration. Most importantly, you benefit you. When you invest in yourself, you emanate passion and creativity. You go to work with excitement because what you have to offer is stimulating, not just to your students, but to you.

In the words of Mother Teresa: “To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.”

If you are reading this and are saying something like “sure, it’s easy for you to say,” you need more “self” than others. While you say you cannot find time to take a 10-minute walk, go to the gym, fix a balanced meal, make a healthy lunch, have a bubble bath, or meditate, realize that you do have time; what you need to do is to move “you” into the number one position on your list of to-dos.

Others will notice—not the number of tasks you completed in a day, but the excellence of your teaching and the quality of your company. You will also notice. You will have more energy to develop your lesson plans and to keep up with students’ questions and curiosities.

After all, the flu isn’t the only thing that can get passed around a classroom—happiness is contagious too.

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