USFCA School of Education

This summer, USF students traveled to Puerto Rico to learn about community organizing, resilience, and the power of collective action. 🇵🇷

“Resilience shouldn’t be romanticized … the government has responsibility...” — Jazmin MA ’26

Read more → usfca.edu/news/students-learn-on-caribbean-immersion

✨ You're invited! ✨
Join us at the USF School of Education Open House on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 AM – 2 PM at 2350 Turk Blvd, San Francisco.
🔗 RSVP now gradapply.usfca.edu/register/Fal...

✨Student Spotlight: Meet Suzy Aguilar!✨

Suzy is a preschool Spanish teacher! 💛📚

She shares:

“Being a Spanish teacher to preschool children is such a joy! Watching them develop a love for learning languages reminds me how powerful and beautiful it is to have a home language."

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 📣
Sienna, an MA in Teaching student, shares:

"My kindergartners teach me daily the joy of friendship, resilience after tough days, and a love of learning. I want my students to feel the power of collaboration & confidence in their unique strengths.

✨ There’s still time to apply for Fall 2025! ✨
Join our Virtual Info Session to learn about USF’s MFT Program at the South Bay Campus.

📅 Wednesday, July 23
⏰ 5:30 – 6:30 PM PT
📍 Zoom

Don’t miss your chance to start this fall—get your questions answered!

➡️ Register now through the link in bio.

Let’s celebrate Ranesha, graduating this month with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Gerontology from USF and continuing her journey in our Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) graduate program! 💚✨
📖 Learn what inspires her: www.usfca.edu/news/ranesha...

Interested in graduate school? 🎓
This May, USF’s School of Education is hosting virtual info sessions across all programs—teaching, counseling, leadership, TESOL, and more.
💻 All events are virtual
💬 Meet faculty, ask questions, and explore your next steps.
📅 Events all month | 🔗linktr.ee/usfcasoe

Congratulations to IME alumna Kim Garcia-Meza for being named this year’s Family Child Care Provider Champion by the Children’s Council of San Francisco! 🌟
Kim’s heart and leadership shine through in everything she does at Escuelita Las Mañanitas. 💛

🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Ann Canlas! 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Melissa Ann Canlas on her well-deserved promotion to Associate Professor in the International and Multicultural Education Department.

📚✨ Here’s to even greater impact ahead!

🌸Spring into your future with our April virtual info sessions! Thinking about grad school? No need to play the guessing game, join us to get the inside scoop on USF’s School of Education programs!
🌱New season, new goals—let’s make it happen!
🔗 RSVP now: linktr.ee/usfcasoe
#USFCA #FutureEducators

✨Authors Haleh Arbab & Gustavo Correa join Dean Shabnam Koirala-Azad to discuss Weaving a Fabric of Unity, the story of FUNDAEC, a model of community-driven education.
🗓 April 12th 12:00 PM
📍 USF Presentation Theater + Online
🔗RSVP: bit.ly/4cg0Ouw
Open to the Public!

Tomorrow is #DayoftheDons 💚💛

Every student, every alumnus, and every friend to USF can create a thriving future for the USF community. @usfca-pr.bsky.social @usfca-soe.bsky.social @usfca-ime.bsky.social

Every gift can grow into a bright future. Get ready to make your impact: usfca.edu/dotd

🌟 Ready to connect and build community? 🌟

Join us for an engaging social event where you can meet passionate educators, exchange ideas, and hear from faculty like Dr. Noah Borrero! 🎓✨ RSVP gradapply.usfca.edu/register/UES...

We hope to see you there!

📢 Reminder!

University of San Francisco School of Education is hosting the Hilltop – Master of Arts in Teaching with Credential Virtual Information Session tomorrow at 4:00 PM ⏰.

🔗 www.usfca.edu/event/master...

Join us to explore the program and get your questions answered! 🎓💻

📢 Reminder!

University of San Francisco School of Education is hosting the International & Multicultural Education Department's Virtual Info Session.

🗓️ March 12th at 12:30 PM ⏰.

🔗 RSVP, www.usfca.edu/event/intern...
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more! 🎓🌍

Interested in seeing the impact of Special Education in action?

Join us for a class visit and get a firsthand look at how our SPED MA program is shaping future educators! 🍎🍏

Two upcoming opportunities:
🗓️March 12th at 5:00 PM
🗓️April 16th at 5:00 PM

Link in bio for details!

📅 Mark your calendars! Day of the Dons is coming on Thursday, March 27. Let's grow the USF community, one gift at a time. @usfca-ime.bsky.social @usfca-pr.bsky.social @usfca-soe.bsky.social @usfca.bsky.social

Join us this March for our Graduate Info Sessions!
Explore our virtual and in-person events to learn more about USF’s graduate programs.
Bonus: Attendees receive an application fee waiver!
Register now: linktr.ee/usfcasoe
Don’t miss this chance to take the next step in your academic journey!

Join Professor Alyssa Lund for a class visit to L&I 676: Behavior Management and explore strategies for supporting students with behavioral and emotional disabilities.
📅 Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
📍 USF School Of Education, ED 103
2350 Turk Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118
🔗 RSVP, bit.ly/3F0zSm1

Join Dr. Kevin Oh for a class visit and explore how school professionals develop essential interaction process skills for effective collaboration
📅 Wednesday, March 12
📍 2350 Turk Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118
🔗 RSVP gradapply.usfca.edu/register/?id...
⚠️ Limited to 7 guests—secure your spot today!

Friendly Reminder: Join us this evening!
RSVP: gradapply.usfca.edu/register/?id...

📢 Thinking about grad school? Let’s chat!

Join us for our February Virtual Information Sessions to learn all about USF’s School of Education—our programs, the admissions process, and how we support future educators and changemakers like you. 💡✨

🗓️RSVP at linktr.ee/usfcasoe

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Faculty holding up books

Faculty book club at the University of San Francisco discussing this powerful letter from author Ta-Nehisi Coates to his students examining several contexts (S. Carolina, Senegal & Israel/Palestine) in “The Message” @emmahaydee16.bsky.social @nouronal.bsky.social @usfca-soe.bsky.social

📣 Future teachers! Interested in gaining hands-on experience while earning your credential? 🏫✨ Join a JESD Teacher Residency Program virtual info session to learn more!

📅 Upcoming Sessions:
🗓️ Feb 13 | 6:00 PM
🗓️ Feb 18 | 5:30 PM
🗓️ Feb 27 | 5:00 PM

📍 Via Zoom 💻

🔗 Register now: linktr.ee/usfcasoe

Georgetown Welcomes New Director of LGBTQ Resource Center - Georgetown University Lionell Daggs III will lead the center’s mission to provide resources, outreach, advocacy and programming for Georgetown’s LGBTQ community.

🌟 Congratulations to Lionell Daggs III, MA in Organization and Leadership '24 alum, on being appointed the new Director of the LGBTQ Resource Center at Georgetown University! 🏳️‍🌈👏
Read more about his inspiring journey:

www.georgetown.edu/news/georget...

#AlumniSpotlight

Music, Teaching and Making Room with LBXX | University of San Francisco

🎶 Meet LBXX (Gyasi Curry M.Ed. ’22)—artist, educator, and community builder. From the classroom to the stage, he’s creating space for underrepresented voices through music and activism.

Read more about his journey bit.ly/3Q85Y1k

⏳ Just one more day to submit your application for the Marriage & Family Therapy program!

🗓️Priority deadline is February 1st!

We don’t want you to miss this opportunity to take the next step toward making a difference in the lives of others. 💚

Don’t wait—apply now! 💛

Register now at: www.usfca.edu/event/law-re... @usfca-pr.bsky.social @usfca-soe.bsky.social @usfca.bsky.social @usfcareer.bsky.social @usfca-ime.bsky.social

YouTube video by USFCA School of Education Jefferson Elementary School District Teacher Residency with University of San Francisco

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 : Jefferson Elementary School District is excited to partner with the University of San Francisco to launch a 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 to prepare future educators!

𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
✨ 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 | 6:00 PM
✨ 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 | 3:15 PM

📲 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨!

Join us!