Fall 2024 Wonderful Washoe Rebel
Congratulations to Marissa McClish ‘05 M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction who was named the Fall 2024 Wonderful Washoe Rebel!
Marissa serves as the Professional Growth Systems Coordinator at Washoe County School District. She has been instrumental in opening teacher pathways in Northern Nevada, including the Nevada Forward Apprenticeship Program through UNLV’s College of Education.
Marissa’s…
Nominate a Wonderful Washoe Rebel!
The College of Education proudly announces the Wonderful Washoe Rebel, an alum recognition program. We want to recognize the outstanding College of Education alums who live and/or work in Washoe County. Educators, administrators, counselors, human service professionals, higher education staff, and anyone with a UNLV College of Education degree!
Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and beyond…
Alumni Spotlight: Marion Smith Jr. ‘02
Name: Marion Smith Jr.
Degree: Class of 2002 B.S. Secondary Education, English Literature
Current Role: Assistant State Superintendent for the Office of Instructional Programs & Services at the Maryland State Department of Education
Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue your degree in education?
I’m originally from Las Vegas. Throughout my childhood, I was always supported…
Alumni Spotlight: Lani Hinkes ‘15 ‘19
Name: Lani Hinkes
Degrees: Class of 2015 B.S. Early Childhood Education, Class of 2019 M.Ed. Special Education
Current Role: Elementary School Teacher at Clark County School District
Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue your degree in education?
I was born and raised in Las Vegas, so UNLV was always the plan for me. Plus, I wanted to graduate from a four-year school. Studying…
Rooted in Vegas: Bridging Student-Athlete Success, Community Building and Higher Education at UNLV
Like many high school students, Native Nevadan Jozee Dean wanted nothing more than to escape her hometown to experience college life elsewhere. But after countless recruitment visits to other cities, the budding soccer player realized there is truly no place like Las Vegas. Coupled with the convenience of being close to her family, Jozee ultimately chose to study at UNLV.
Now, as a proud…
Alumni Spotlight: Tovah Gordon ‘23
Name: Tovah Gordon
Degree: Class of 2023 M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
Current Role: Field Coordinator and Research Analyst at the University of Nevada, Reno
Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue your degree in higher education?
While I did my undergrad in Washington, I always wanted to explore the education programs at UNLV. I moved back to Las Vegas due to COVID-19, a…
Counselor Education Program Names Diana Pedraza Harrison as the Inaugural First Alumna of the Year
In honor of her dedication to the field of mental health counseling and her outstanding contributions to her community, Diana Pedraza Harrison, ‘20 B.A. Psychology, ‘22 M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, was the clear choice for the Counselor Education Program’s inaugural Alum of the Year award. With multiple nominations from colleagues like Nicole Espinosa, Diana is an “exemplar of…
Michelle Zochowski-Tullio honored as the 2024 School Psychology Alum of the Year
We are thrilled to announce Michelle Zochowski-Tullio as the recipient of the 2024 School Psychology Alum of the Year award. Michelle's outstanding contributions to the field of psychology, her unwavering dedication to education and the UNLV community make her an exemplary choice for this honor.
Michelle is a Rebel through and through. She completed her double major B.A. in psychology and…
Alumni Spotlight: Leonardo Macias ‘22
Name: Leonardo Macias
Degree: Class of 2022 BS Human Services
Current Role: Family Service Specialist - State of Nevada, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services
Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue a degree in Human Services?
I’m a Las Vegas native and a first-generation college student. I attended college because I wanted to show my siblings that going and graduating was…
Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth León Zaragoza ‘19 ‘23
Name: Elizabeth León Zaragoza
Degrees: Class of 2019 MSK Kinesiology, Class of 2023 PhD Higher Education
Current Role: Assistant Professor - Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue your degree in higher education?
I came to Vegas to work as a GA in the athletic training program, drawn by my passion for interacting with…
Spring 2024 Wonderful Washoe Rebel!
Congratulations to our Spring 2024 Wonderful Washoe Rebel Jennifer Dahlen ‘00 (BA Elem Ed). Jennifer serves as Dean of Students at Nick Poulakias Elementary School in Reno, NV. Throughout her career, she has helped thousands of students and families, secured grants, and served at the state level.
We would also like to congratulate our Honorable Mention Kim Polson ‘96 (BS Elem Ed). She has…
Nominate a Wonderful Washoe Rebel!
The College of Education proudly announces the Wonderful Washoe Rebel, an alum recognition program. We want to recognize the outstanding College of Education alums who live and/or work in Washoe County. Educators, administrators, counselors, human service professionals, higher education staff, and anyone with a UNLV College of Education degree!
Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and beyond…