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August 2025
 
 
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Dear GSE Alumni,

It is hard to believe that it鈥檚 back-to-school season again! We wish you the best with the transition, whether you鈥檙e a parent, teacher, or commuter waiting in the line of school buses. The GSE has started its own transition to the new buildings, and we anticipate completing the move in September.

As you may have seen, our invitation went out for the GSE鈥檚 Reunion Homecoming events, and we are busy prepping campus for your arrival. Our signature event, the Alumni Excellence in Education Award, will make its debut on the GSE's new home, and we look forward to highlighting the spaces throughout the weekend.

Before we convene in the new building, September brings exciting opportunities of its own! If you are in New York City, the GSE Open Minds Cocktail Reception features special guests Dean Daniel Schwartz and Ira Lit, the GSE鈥檚 faculty director of the 海角乱伦社区 Teacher Education Program. If you鈥檙e in the Bay Area, we are hosting an alumni social event at Drake鈥檚 Dealership in Oakland on September 25. We have also teamed up with Harvard and Teacher's College, Columbia University to host Navigating the Changing Education Landscape, a Zoom networking event for all to take part in.

This issue of the Alumni Connector spotlights the Alumni Excellence in Education Award honorees: Tina Cheuk, MA 鈥07, PhD 鈥19; Laura Evans, MA 鈥97; and Heather Kirkpatrick, PhD 鈥00. We hope you will join us this October during Reunion Homecoming to celebrate these stellar alumni and the impact they鈥檝e had on our community and the field of education.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Connector survey. The universal consensus is more alumni connection. As one alumnus said, 鈥淲e need community now more than ever.鈥 Be sure to check out the for pics from the Bay FC and Valkyries games this past weekend. We will continue to come together to share ideas, experiences, and genuine connection. I hope to see you soon!

Warm wishes,
Marly


 
 
 
 

Marly Solebello
She/Her/Hers

Director, Alumni Relations
(650) 497-1557 | marlys@stanford.edu
482 Galvez Mall | 海角乱伦社区, CA 94305-3009

 
 

Alumni Corner

 
 
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This month鈥檚 Alumni Spotlight is 
Marin Rodriguez, STEP '94

Back-to-school season is only possible thanks to the committed teachers who return to the classroom year after year. This month鈥檚 alumni spotlight is Marin Rodriguez, who graduated from the 海角乱伦社区 Teacher Education Program (STEP) in 1994. Marin reflects on his teaching career spanning more than three decades.

 
 
 
 
 
June and July's Connector posed the following Game Changer:

Q: How is the GSE Alumni Connector working for you? What do you like? What would you like to see more of?

A:  Thank you to everyone who completed our survey. The overwhelming response was a desire to see more news and stories about alumni and faculty. For other suggestions, or just to let us know how we are doing, always feel free to drop an email to marly@stanford.edu.

闯耻濒测鈥檚 Game Changer was selected at random from the survey responses we got. Congratulations to Marin Rodriguez, STEP 鈥94, who is featured in this month鈥檚 alumni spotlight. Keep reading to find August鈥檚 Game Changer and your next shot at GSE swag.
 

 
 
 
 
 
Announcing the 2025 Alumni Excellence in Education Award honorees

 
 
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Tina Cheuk, Laura Evans, and Heather Kirkpatrick to receive the prestigious award at the annual ceremony in October
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
How is ChatGPT impacting schools, really?
 
 
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Researchers collaborate to better understand how students and teachers use the popular AI platform and its impact on learning.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VR training can help build empathy in the workplace
 
 
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Researchers at the 海角乱伦社区 Accelerator for Learning explore how companies can use immersive technology to boost new managers鈥 relational skills.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Professional learning opportunities
 
 
 
September 9-10, 2025 | In Person
 
 
Youcubed Mathematics Leadership Summit at 海角乱伦社区
 
Join Jo Boaler and Cathy Williams for two days of professional learning focused on leading mindset and mathematics change in schools, districts, counties, and beyond. You will engage in content from the latest neuroscience and mathematics education research while meeting other professionals who are leading similar changes. This is an interactive format where we will discuss challenges and solutions.
 
 
 
 
September 12-13, 2025 | In Person
 
 
Challenge Success Annual Conference 2025
 
Join us this fall to learn research-based, equity-centered strategies to increase well-being, enhance belonging, and deepen engagement for K-12 students in your community. Registration pricing includes two days of programming, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
News, stories, and updates
 
 
Dean Schwartz鈥檚 latest School鈥檚 In Podcast: Digital literacy in the AI era (Part 2)  Listen Here  

GSE professor Amado Padilla honored with the Vida Jacks Professorship of Education. 
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Chelsea Clinton 鈥01 reflects on Too Small to Fail, an initiative supporting families and early learning. 

海角乱伦社区 Continuing Studies Fall registration now open: explore over 120 available courses. 

Mark your calendars!

Friday, September 12, 2025

GSE Alumni Happy Hour in Oakland: Thursday, September 25, 2025. Invitation coming soon!

GSE Reunion Homecoming: October 16-19, 2025, 海角乱伦社区 University. today!

GSE Open Minds Cocktail Reception in LA: Friday, November 14, 2025

 
 
 
 
 
GSE Game Changer
 
 

Each month, we鈥檙e shaking things up with a fun challenge where your attention to detail, knowledge, and competitive spirit can win you exclusive GSE swag! Whether it's trivia, puzzles, or scavenger hunts, this is your chance to snag some awesome prizes. Get ready to play, have fun, and make a game-changing move! Don't miss out鈥攊t's the ultimate way to wrap up the newsletter each month.

 
 
August's Game Changer
 
 
In what year was the inaugural Alumni Excellence in Education Award presented?

Submit your responses via email by Friday, September 12, for a chance to win exclusive GSE swag! Those who answer will be entered into a raffle, with one winner drawn each month.
 
 
 
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