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College of Education, Counseling & Ethnic Studies, SSU
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The Sonoma State University College of Education, Counseling & Ethnic Studies prepares leaders for CA schools and communities.
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Happy Holidays from the College of Education, Counseling & Ethnic Studies! Starting this Wednesday, campus will be closed for Winter Break until January 2nd. We wish you a joyous and safe holiday season, and a happy and healthy 2026! #seasonsgreetings @Sonoma State University #happyholidays
Images of many people and text 'Season's Greetings! from Dean Laura Alamillo & the College of Education, Counseling & Ethnic Studies'
December 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Cindy Velasquez! Congratulations Cindy! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... @Sonoma State University #teachers
Image of a person and text that says 'Student Spotlight "I would love to teach children and use my maternal experiences when teaching and educating." -Cindy Velasquez Multiple Subject Credential Candidate and Chancellor's Office Residency Scholarship recipient SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING & ETHNIC STUDIES'
December 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Save the Date! You are invited to our annual Residency Preview Day where you will have the opportunity to learn more about residency programs & connect with current/former residents about their experience. 2/3/36 @ 5:30-7:30pm in the SSU Ballrooms. Contact: [email protected] #teaching #teachers
Image of students in classroom and text that says 'SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Teacher Residency Preview Day COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING & ETHNIC STUDIES Tuesday, February 3rd 5:30-7:30 -7:30 pm SSU Student Center Ballrooms B and c Earn $30K+ while earning your teaching credential! For more information: Dr. Rhianna Henry Casesa, Director casesa@sonoma.edu'
December 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Aidan Davis! Congratulations, Aidan! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... @Sonoma State University #teachers #teaching #futureteachers
Image of person and text that says 'Student Spotlight "This scholarship means I will be able to complete the program without going into debt." -Aidan Davis Single Subject Credential Candidate and Chancellor's Office Residency Scholarship recipient SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING & ETHNIC STUDIES'
December 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Elizabeth Rodriguez! Congratulations Elizabeth! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... #teachers @Sonoma State University
Image of person and text that says 'Student Spotlight "This scholarship allows me to pursue my teaching credential and gain valuable classroom experience while helping cover my expenses. It truly supports me in fulfilling my dream of becoming a teacher." SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGEOF EDUCATION, COUNSELING & ETHNIC STUDIES -Elizabeth Rodriguez Multiple Subject Credential Candidate and Chancellor's Office Residency Scholarship recipient'
December 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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3 cheers for @uofcalifornia.bsky.social! Three of the 22 most impactful Latino education leaders named by Latino Leaders Magazine have UC and @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social affiliations. Read the full magazine issuu.com/latinoleader...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Stephanie Kelly-Mckneely! Congratulations Stephanie! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... @Sonoma State University #teachers #teaching
Image of person smiling and text that says 'Student Spotlight "I love seeing students having questions about things and helping them find and exploring to find the answers." -Stephanie Kelly-Mckneely Multiple Subject Credential Candidate and Chancellor's Office Residency Scholarship recipient SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING & ETHNIC STUDIES'
December 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Refugio Mata! Congratulations Refugio! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... #teachers @Sonoma State University
Image of person smiling and text that says 'STUDENT SPOTLIGHT "I want to be a role model for my future students and make a meaningful difference in their lives." -Refugio Mata Multiple Subject Credential candidate and Chancellor's Office Residency Scholarship recipient COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING & ETHNIC STUDIES'
December 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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🍀Best of luck to all of our students! Happy Finals Week! #finalsweek #GoodLuck @Sonoma State University
Drawings of books, bags, clocks and pens and text "Wishing you good luck with all of your fınals! Study hard, and success will follow.'
December 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Learn how to earn money while getting your teaching credential! Our next information session for the teacher residency program is next Monday at 4pm! More information and Zoom link here: eces.sonoma.edu/grants-speci... @Sonoma State University
Images of kids in classrooms, and text 'TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAMS MAKE $34k+ WHILE EARNING YOUR TEACHING CREDENTIAL 2025 Virtual Residency Information Session Monday, Dec 8 4-5pm'
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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In 1975, President Ford signed our nation’s 1st federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Act. This law made public education available to all eligible children with disabilities across the nation & ensured proper services were provided to those children. #specialeducationday
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December 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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We wish everyone a restful Thanksgiving break! Our offices will be closed 11/27 & 11/28. Here are some ways to honor Native American perspectives during the holiday, and throughout Native American Heritage Month: americanindian.si.edu/nk360/inform...
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#gratitude
Image of corn, pumpkins and leaves, and text that says 'Happy Thanksgiving From Dean Laura Alamillo and the faculty and staff of the College of Education, Counseling & Ethnic Studies SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING & ETHNIC STUDIES'
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Become a teacher in your community! The application deadline for many of our great credential and MA programs is coming up next week on November 30th. Details here: eces.sonoma.edu/admissions #teaching @Sonoma State University
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November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Multiple Subject Credential candidate Naoni Padilla. Congratulations Naoni! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... @Sonoma State University
Image of mother and baby and text that says 'STUDENT SPOTLIGHT want to show (my daughter) that no matter what you want to do in life keep at it no matter how hard.. As long as you love it do it. SONOMA STATE STATE UNIVERSITY -Naoni Padilla Multiple Subject Credential candidate and Chancellor's Office Residency Scholarship recipient COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING & ETHNIC STUDIES'
November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Single Subject Credential candidate Benjamin Guerrero. Congratulations Benjamin! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... @Sonoma State University
Image of ‎a person and text that says '‎STUDENT SPOTLIGHT "Being awarded this residency grant has taken a lot of pressure off my mind knowing I don't have to have two jobs anymore." SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY -Benjamin Guerrero Single Subject Credential Candidate and Chancellor's Office Residency Scholarship recipient COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, COUNSELING & ETHNIC STUDIES'
November 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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As part of our celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Wilma Mankiller, first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Learn more about Wilma's life and work here: www.womenshistory.org/education-re... @Sonoma State University
Image of text that says '"Cows run away from the storm while the buffalo charges toward it and gets through it quicker. Whenever I'm confronted with a tough challenge, I do not prolong the torment, I become the buffalo." -Wilma Mankiller first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation'
November 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Campus will be closed 11/11 in observance of Veterans Day. We would like to thank all of our veterans who have served honorably in the military. Rohnert Park will be hosting its annual celebration from 11am-12pm @ the Community Center. Info here: www.rpcity.org/839/Veterans... #VeteransDay
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November 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Join us today from 5:30-7pm in Weyden & Brewster (in the Student Center) for PUERTA's ‘Leading con Corazón’ event. Enjoy food, grab swag, meet professionals in your field (teaching, nursing and healthcare) and be a part of the Puerta Comunidad. @Sonoma State University
Image of text that says 'PUERTA Pre-professional Pathways Student Success Sonoma State University Leading con Corazón Wednesday, November 5th 5.30 to 7 pm Weyden & Brewster (W&B) ENJOY FOOD, GRAB SWAG, MEET PROFESSIONALS IN YOUR FIELD, AND BE A PART OF THE PUERTA COMUNIDAD! Puerta is a vibrant community that serves, retains, and supports Latinx/e undergraduate students in pre-professional pathways of Teaching, Nursing, and Healthcare at Sonoma State University, Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). SIGN UP HERE!'
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Tomorrow is election day! Don't forget to vote. You can drop your ballot off on campus (ballot box by the flag pole at the main entrance). More resources and information here: sonomacounty.gov/administrati... @Sonoma State University #election2025 #vote
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November 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich & diverse cultures, & histories of all Native cultures. Today The HUB will be hosting a luncheon to kick off Native American Heritage month from 11am to 1pm. More events here: hub.sonoma.edu/events #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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November 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! SSU is a member of the CSU Asian Bilingual Teacher Education Program consortium. We are currently recruiting credentialed teachers who are bilingual in many Asian languages (see website for details).
Deadline is 3/1 for a summer 2026 program start. www.fullerton.edu/btep/
Image of smiling faces and text 'UP TO $20K SCHOLARSHIP!!! TEACH AN ASIAN LANGUAGE! Cantonese & Mandarin, Filipino/Tagalog, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Vietnamese CSU Asian Language Bilingual Teaching Education Program Consortium Spring 2026 Deadline: October 1, 2025 www.fullerton.edu/btep'
October 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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🍂Our fall newsletter is out. Thanks to everyone who contributed stories to share this semester. Check it out, and share with family and friends! mailchi.mp/sonoma/eces-... @Sonoma State University
Image of person in graduation robes and text that says 'ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Lizbet Gonzalez CALS BA Philosophy BA McNair Scholar Lizbet Gonzalez grew up in Temecula, CA and received a BA in Chicano/Latino Studies and a BA in Philosophy (with an emphasis on pre- pre-law -law and applied ethics) from Sonoma State University She then received Master of Public Policy (with concentration in social policy) from George Washington University in Washington DC. Lizbet first hoped to become a nurse when she came to SSU, because she wanted to help others She was'
October 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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See Dean Laura Alamillo and Professor Rhianna Casesa on ABC7 News discussing cuts to federal grants for our teacher residency programs: abc7news.com/post/sonoma-... @Sonoma State University
Sonoma State teacher credentialing program faces cuts amid Trump's assault on DEI programs
The U.S. Department of Education sent Sonoma State a letter stating it was ending discretionary funding to colleges that serve large Hispanic populations, claiming the university was discriminating.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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New this year, the U’Ren Teacher Residency Scholarship supports students in our residency program & is made possible by Robert & Kris U'Ren. The recipients are Maribel Flores, Gabriel Monje-Paulson, Cindy Velasquez, & Anthony Weeden. Congratulations all! eces.sonoma.edu/grants-speci... @Sonoma State
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October 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Today we celebrate the birthday of educator, suffragist and civil rights activist Adelina "Nina" Otero-Warren. You can learn all about her fascinating life here: www.womenshistory.org/education-re... @SonomaStateUniversity
Image of person with text 'Adelina "Nina" Otero-Warren Suffragist, School Superintendent, and Bicultural Education Advocate'
October 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM