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Dear Esteemed Alumni --
Your connection to our university doesn't end at graduation. In fact, it's just the beginning. There are numerous ways for you to stay engaged and connected with your alma mater. From attending events and joining alumni groups to mentoring current students and exploring lifelong learning opportunities, there's a path for everyone. Whether you're near or far, you're always a part of our vibrant community. Discover the many ways to stay connected and continue to be a valued member of our university family.
Join the CSUSM Alumni Association
The mission of the CSUSM Alumni Association is to support and encourage the advancement of the university while fostering lifelong Cougar pride, loyalty, and involvement between alumni, local businesses and the community at large. We invite you to be a part of something special – reconnect with old friends, forge new connections, and celebrate the shared experiences that shaped your journey. By joining the Alumni Association, you'll not only stay connected with your alma mater but also have access to a thriving community of accomplished individuals. Enjoy exclusive events, professional networking opportunities, and the chance to give back to future generations of graduates. Together, let's continue to make a meaningful impact. Join Us by Becoming a Member Today!
Tell Us How You've Been
Your journey beyond our institution is a testament to the impact of our shared educational experience. We're eager to hear about your accomplishments and the incredible paths you've forged since leaving our halls.
I want to Share My Story with the School of Education
Learn More About Some of Our Alumni
Sarah Hunter
"If you had told me ten years ago that I would be a high school English teacher, I wouldn't have believed you."
Jill Perez
"Although your credential may specifically place you with a certain population, students do not fit in those categories so easily...This job is not easy, but if you keep learning and gaining more skills, knowledge, and experience, you will have more to offer this world."
Alyssa Schrom
"Originally, I wanted to be a Disney Imagineer but ultimately was drawn to the practicality
of being able to teach while raising my daughter, which has its own magic day-to-day."
Ambrosia Solis
Pedagogy is certainly important, but what really matters for effective teaching is:
“can you connect with every student in some way?”
Jose Melo
“Being a teacher is really a calling,” said Melo, 29. “I feel very fortunate to work with the students I work with every day. My students empower me. When you’re feeling a little down as a teacher, just listening to a student greet you or being excited walking into the classroom gives you the motivation, the energy to keep going.”
Read the full article about Jose Melo's Acheivement as SDCOE Teacher of the Year
Heather Golly
"From my program at CSUSM, I learned the importance of equity and access; cultural proficiency. This was so aligned with my own beliefs and has guided me in my decision-making experience as a school leader."
Carola Solano-Humerez
"I carry with me the mentality of always Sí Se Puede, but I take it to another level. I remind myself constantly: Sí Se Puede, Sí Se Pudo, Sí Se Va Poder."
Albert Ngo
"I learned to take the initiative to get real world experience such as attending meetings, shadowing, and taking in all the information that teachers don’t get to learn about. I also learned to always think of the next step and how I will conduct myself, essentially to be a sponge."
Trent Suzuki
"I learned that good teachers have to be exceptional at three things: 1) Know & understand your content inside & out; 2) Make your content enjoyable & accessible to your students; 3) Have a positive & meaningful class management structure firmly in place from the beginning."