Graduate Alumni
Featured Alumni
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Elena Garcia-Velasco M.A.T. ’97 earned Oregon’s top teaching honor. -
Jeff Rose, Ed.D. ‘08, has been described as a “rising star.” Indeed, the 38-year-old is now among the youngest superintendents in Oregon. He has been chosen to lead the Beaverton School District, the third largest in Oregon with 39,000 students. -
Bill Rexford, M.A.T. ‘92 has teamed with Lewis & Clark to lead an initiative that would improve American history education in rural Oregon. -
As director of the Oregon Leadership Network and federal liaison to Oregon’s superintendent of public instruction, Rob Larsen has secured $4 million over nine years to fund the Oregon Leadership Network; developed and implemented state policy for the No Child Left Behind Act; and advocated for numerous policy positions on children’s health care, rural education, federal appropriations, teacher development, and career and technical education. -
Kindergarten teacher Tess Miller, MAT ’07, has been named Oregon’s American Star of Teaching for her success in teaching reading. The annual award is given to one teacher in each state. For more about Tess’ remarkable classroom, read the Oregonian’s profile of her. -
The seeds of positive change are sown by thoughtful professionals, leaders, and change agents whose personal and professional lives reflect creativity, compassion, and a commitment to diversity and social justice. Such is the case with Annette Klinefelter, a graduate school alumna and founder of Portland-based advocacy group, Girls Inc. N.W. Oregon. -
Kathleen Larson B.A. ‘92, M.Ed. ‘00, was named the Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club Washington teacher of the year. Her work at Vancouver’s Evergreen High School includes teaching a wide range of subjects, designing curriculum, and advocating for deaf and special education students. -
The first African American woman to attend the University of Mississippi, Verna Bailey M.Ed. ‘79 is now the principal of Beaverton’s Montclair Elementary. Each day she welcomes her nearly 340 students individually and encourages them to excel. Published June 11, 2007. -
Long before the movie “School of Rock” hit the big screen, Chris Gragg M.A.T. ‘04 hit upon the power of music to motivate students. The Deep Roots Music Project, brainchild of Chris Gragg M.A.T. ‘04, inspires high school students to be active readers and writers. Begun as an experiment in motivating apathetic teens, the program has spawned several creative ventures and is drawing national attention. Published April 16, 2007. -
Winner of the 2003 Oregon Book Award for The Play of Light and Dark, an autobiographical collection of poetry, she shares her passion for words with her high school students. Meet Rita Ott Ramstad M.A.T. ‘98. -
Heather Renz M.A.T. ‘90 was recently named an honoree at the Disney Teacher Awards: Celebrating Creativity in Teaching. The award is given to full time teachers who exhibit innovative teaching methods.
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- Sara Johnson ’02 Named Elementary Principal of the Yea r
- Kathryn Legace M.A.T. ‘97 Named Principal at Mountain View High School
- Nancy Ferguson M.Ed. ’02, Elementary School Counselor of the Year
- Elsa Bro M.A.T. ‘03, Teaching the Art of Language
- Allen Hall M.A. ‘06 & Satya Byock ‘04, Tsunami Response: Alumni in Sri Lanka
- Tami Beth Katz M.A.T. ’00, Teaching by Design
- Abby Myers M.A.T. ’99, Show Me the Data
- Merle Marceau M.A. ’01, Addictions Counselor Returns to His Tribal Roots
- Coleen Swihart ‘99, 2001 Outstanding Biology Teacher
- Terry Jones M.Ed. ’76, Jones Champions Male Elders
- Matt Biondi M.A.T. ’00, Matt Biondi’s Next Challenge: Teaching
- Susan Harris MacKay M.A.T. ‘97, M.A.T. Alumni Bring Stellar Skills to Classrooms
Contact Us
The Graduate Alumni office is located in Rogers Hall.
email gradalum@lclark.edu
Graduate Alumni office
0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road, MSC 93
Portland, Oregon 97219
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