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Congratulations, SLHS, on a Successful CAA-ASHA Site Visit!

Nolan Muna — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:19:01 +0000

Congratulations, SLHS, on a Successful CAA-ASHA Site Visit!

Author: Graduate College of Education

November 12, 2024

For the past two days, a site visit team of four people has been interviewing all members of the SLHS community, to verify all the information that appears in their self-study report – 49 standards! This afternoon at the exit report, the team shared all their findings, and the process for next steps. Nearly all the standards were “verified,” and the team was very complimentary for the program, faculty, and students. Final outcomes will be announced in March 2025. Congratulations to Chair Laura Epstein, AOC Mallorie Desimone, all the SLHS faculty, and to Carlos Julio for working with Laura and the department to create one of the most clear and complete websites they had seen.

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The GCOE Research Roundtables Featured GCOE Editors and Co-Authors of a Recent Book

Nolan Muna — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:52:55 +0000

The GCOE Research Roundtables Featured GCOE Editors and Co-Authors of a Recent Book

Author: Admin

October 11, 2024

This month’s GCOE Research Roundtable featured the editors and co-authors of Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education (IGI Global, 2024). Amber Friesen, Maryssa Mitsch, Karina Du, Mayumi Hagiwara, and Jennifer Ward presented together to summarize several chapters of the book and provide overall context for the publication. It was a great space for us to hear current research and perspectives on inclusive early childhood education, and to appreciate the outcomes of hard work by this solid group of scholars.

Upcoming GCOE Roundtable Dates:

Thursday November 14, 1:00 p.m.

Thursday December 12, 1:00 p.m.

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Yvonne Bui Appointed Faculty Associate Director of AA CARES

Nolan Muna — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:46:46 +0000

Yvonne Bui Appointed Faculty Associate Director of AA CARES

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September 30, 2024

Dr. Yvonne Bui (Department of Special Education) has been appointed as the Faculty Associate Director of Asian American Collective Action for Racial Equity and Solidarity (AA CARES) within Asian American Studies, College of Ethnic Studies for the Fall 2024 semester. AA CARES strives for healing, innovation, and nurturing our communities’ continued commitment for liberation and justice. The organization is uniquely situated to uplift and give voice to the lived experiences of diverse segments of our multi-ethnic and intersectional communities. We develop programs, research innovation, and support youth (or future leaders) and the broader San Francisco Bay Area community and beyond. Learn more here: https://aa-cares.com/ Congratulations, Yvonne!

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Dr. Amber Friesen, Dr. Maryssa Mitsch, and Doctoral Candidate Karina Du have recently had their co-edited book published

Nolan Muna — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:39:43 +0000

Dr. Amber Friesen, Dr. Maryssa Mitsch, and Doctoral Candidate Karina Du have recently had their co-edited book published

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September 3, 2024

Dr. Amber Friesen, Dr. Maryssa Mitsch, and Doctoral Candidate Karina Du have recently had their co-edited book published – congratulations! Titled Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood, this work profiles many of their esteemed colleagues/students including Dr. Maria Zavala (Elem), Dr. Mayumi Hagiwara (SPED), Dr. Maryssa K. Mitsch (SPED), Dr. Erica Bosque (Social Work), and 6 doctorate students from our joint program with UC-Berkeley including Sara Burton Ucar, Karina Du, Jaqueline Anton, Prince Estanislao, John Kim and Hadas Arbit. They hope this book contributes to the growing number of voices seeking meaningful, high-quality, equitable and inclusive opportunities for young children, their families, and the communities they live within them. Congratulations to all these authors, and to Amber, Maryssa, and Karina for conceptualizing and collecting this important work into one volume.

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Dr. Alex Mejia (SED) has been selected to be part of Cultivating New Voices Among Scholars of Color

Nolan Muna — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:38:26 +0000

Dr. Alex Mejia (SED) has been selected to be part of Cultivating New Voices Among Scholars of Color

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September 3, 2024

Dr. Alex Mejia (SED) has been selected to be part of Cultivating New Voices Among Scholars of Color (CNV) for the 2024-26 cohort, a program through the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The program is designed to provide two years of support, mentoring, and networking opportunities for early career scholars of color. It aims to work with doctoral candidates and early career postsecondary faculty of color to cultivate the ability to draw from their own cultural and linguistic perspectives as they conceptualize, plan, conduct, write, and disseminate findings from their research. Congratulations, Alex – it’s great to know you have this well-deserved opportunity.

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Dr. Mary Requa (SPED) awarded a National Science Foundation grant

Nolan Muna — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:37:32 +0000

Dr. Mary Requa (SPED) awarded a National Science Foundation grant

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September 3, 2024

Dr. Mary Requa (SPED) has been has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant as a co- PI with colleagues Yiyi Wang and Zhuwei Qin entitled, Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Engineering Teamwork through an AI-Driven Platform. This is a three year grant worth $399,979. We are excited to learn with you, Mary, and are proud of your accomplishment!

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Dr. Gloria Soto (SLHS and SPED) has published an article with Jennifer Vega

Nolan Muna — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:36:51 +0000

Dr. Gloria Soto (SLHS and SPED) has published an article with Jennifer Vega

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September 3, 2024

Dr. Gloria Soto (SLHS and SPED) has published an article with Jennifer Vega, rising second-year graduate student in SLHS, in one of the most prestigious ASHA journals, The American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, entitled "Designing cultural adaptations of caregiver-implemented interventions for Latin/x caregivers of children who use AAC: Key considerations." The article provides key considerations and practical guidelines for developing effective caregiver-implemented augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions that respect and integrate cultural values and practices for Latin/x caregivers of children who use AAC. Congratulations, Gloria and Jennifer!

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Dr. Betty Yu (SLHS) awarded a prestigious Certificate of Recognition

Nolan Muna — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:32:54 +0000

Dr. Betty Yu (SLHS) awarded a prestigious Certificate of Recognition

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September 3, 2024

Dr. Betty Yu (SLHS) has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Recognition for Special Contributions in Multicultural Affairs, by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Her award was announced on July 16, 2024 and she will be attending an awards ceremony in December at the ASHA Convention. Congratulations, Betty – we are so proud to see your research and dedication recognized by this important professional organization.

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Congratulations Dr. Lucy Fuentes (Ed.D. 2023)

Nolan Muna — Mon, 13 May 2024 16:44:04 +0000

Congratulations Dr. Lucy Fuentes (Ed.D. 2023)

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May 13, 2024

Dr. Fuentes entered SFSU’s Research Competition in Spring 2024, and was one of the 11 campus winners who went on to compete in the CSU Statewide Research Competition. Competing against hundreds of graduate and undergraduate students across the CSU, she won Second Place in the Education category. Her presentations title was “The Relentless Pursuit of College – Elevating the Voices of Former Foster Youth and Social Work Professionals.” We are proud of you, Dr. Fuentes!

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A dozen outstanding graduates to be honored at 2024 Commencement

Cecilia Cao — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:03:29 +0000

A dozen outstanding graduates to be honored at 2024 Commencement

Author: Strategic Marketing and Communications

May 7, 2024

The student hood recipients will represent their academic colleges at the University’s 123^rd graduation ceremony May 24.

A dozen outstanding graduates will be honored during San Francisco State University’s 123^rd Commencement ceremony, to be held at Oracle Park Friday, May 24. They will represent their more than 7,300 graduating peers in the Class of 2024.

As part of a longstanding tradition, each of the University’s six academic colleges selects an undergraduate and a graduate student to represent their classmates and wear their college’s academic hood during the ceremony. Additionally, two of the hood recipients, one undergraduate and one graduate student, will each deliver a Commencement address.

More details about the ceremony are available on the Commencement website.

Devora Jimenez Domingo
B.S., Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Graduate College of Education

Devora Jimenez Domingo, originally from Guatemala, moved to the United States at a young age. Witnessing her Latinx community’s struggles due to language barriers, Jimenez Domingo has dedicated her work to assisting those with limited English proficiency, especially after recognizing the privilege she had being trilingual in English, Spanish and Mayan.

To support her community, Jimenez Domingo enrolled at SF State to pursue a degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences with minors in Education and Special Education. During her time at SF State, she has actively contributed to the Gray Matter Lab, facilitating language therapy for Spanish speakers and promoting inclusivity in educational settings.

Jimenez Domingo also held leadership roles in various student clubs, advocating for cultural and linguistic diversity within the field of speech pathology.

Now preparing for graduate school to become a licensed speech pathologist, she aims to serve marginalized communities, particularly Black, Indigenous and People of Color, by ensuring their identities and linguistic backgrounds are acknowledged and respected in standardized testing and therapeutic practices.

Joanna (Liyi) Huang
M.A., Education (Secondary Education)
Graduate College of Education

Joanna Huang has had a full circle moment: She’s now teaching at the same school district she graduated from.

At age 13, Huang moved from China to San Francisco, graduating from Francisco Middle School and Washington High School, part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). That’s where she participated in English Learner programs, finding solidarity and community among immigrants from around the world.

After earning a degree in Managerial Economics with a minor in Education from UC Davis, Huang received her single-subject credential in Math from SF State in 2022.

Huang is now back at SFUSD for a different reason: She’s in her second year of teaching seventh grade at James Denman Middle School. This school has served as the site for her field research study, which looked at math participation among seventh graders. The study was partly inspired by her experience getting her credential at SF State, which allowed her to see that students who do not yet feel confident in mathematics can experience greater engagement, confidence, fun and learning through groupwork.

Read about all the other hood recipients on SF State News.

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Congratulations, SLHS, on a Successful CAA-ASHA Site Visit!

Congratulations, SLHS, on a Successful CAA-ASHA Site Visit!

The GCOE Research Roundtables Featured GCOE Editors and Co-Authors of a Recent Book

The GCOE Research Roundtables Featured GCOE Editors and Co-Authors of a Recent Book

Yvonne Bui Appointed Faculty Associate Director of AA CARES

Yvonne Bui Appointed Faculty Associate Director of AA CARES

Dr. Amber Friesen, Dr. Maryssa Mitsch, and Doctoral Candidate Karina Du have recently had their co-edited book published

Dr. Amber Friesen, Dr. Maryssa Mitsch, and Doctoral Candidate Karina Du have recently had their co-edited book published

Dr. Alex Mejia (SED) has been selected to be part of Cultivating New Voices Among Scholars of Color

Dr. Alex Mejia (SED) has been selected to be part of Cultivating New Voices Among Scholars of Color

Dr. Mary Requa (SPED) awarded a National Science Foundation grant

Dr. Mary Requa (SPED) awarded a National Science Foundation grant

Dr. Gloria Soto (SLHS and SPED) has published an article with Jennifer Vega

Dr. Gloria Soto (SLHS and SPED) has published an article with Jennifer Vega

Dr. Betty Yu (SLHS) awarded a prestigious Certificate of Recognition

Dr. Betty Yu (SLHS) awarded a prestigious Certificate of Recognition

Congratulations Dr. Lucy Fuentes (Ed.D. 2023)

Congratulations Dr. Lucy Fuentes (Ed.D. 2023)

A dozen outstanding graduates to be honored at 2024 Commencement

A dozen outstanding graduates to be honored at 2024 Commencement

The student hood recipients will represent their academic colleges at the University’s 123rd graduation ceremony May 24.

The student hood recipients will represent their academic colleges at the University’s 123^rd graduation ceremony May 24.