½ðɳÓéÀÖ

A retired educator and speech pathologist, Steve Dustrude '73 has invested in student success, in and out of the classroom. He's been a leader in Oregon's education system and an advocate for student support at ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University.

When Luis Cisneros MAT ‘13 was a child, he worked with his family members in the fields and ditches around Nyssa, Ore., on the Idaho border. Now he’s overseeing other young people as dean of students at Nyssa Elementary School. 

Education Professor Donna Kalmbach Phillips finds fulfillment — and applicability — in her work promoting literacy.

½ðɳÓéÀÖ University Student Carissa Paige '17 discussed her experience of student-teaching at Two Rivers-Dos Rios Elementary School in Springfield, Oregon. She talked about the difference between traditional student-teaching and the opportunity she had at ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University's College of Education where she could co-teach and plan lessons with the official teacher.

Paul Phillips ’78 and his wife Nancy (Knop) Phillips ’77, MAT ’82 are owners of Pac/West Communications, one of the leading political public relations and communications firms in the Northwest.

Hillsboro resident Claudia McClellan MAT '17 is looking forward to helping those new to the English language thrive in school.

Writing music gives youth opportunity to create and connect.

Najma Cheema '16 always wanted an education. ½ðɳÓéÀÖ helped her become the first in her family to complete college and launch a career, and today she is doing the same for a new generation of children. 

Record-setting jumper Shannon Hammond '19 couldn't pass up the opportunities in her own backyard.

A family gift allowed Judy Mason '60 to attend ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University — and it changed her world. Mason has given back to ½ðɳÓéÀÖ for more than 30 years, hoping to create the same opportunities for others.

Two ½ðɳÓéÀÖ alumni found each other — and a shared love of education — in ½ðɳÓéÀÖ's Master of Arts in Teaching Program.

Fourteen members of the extended Smith family have attended ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University over three generations. The Boxer Spirit is in their blood.