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something in way they did not before. At the core of my teaching philosophy is this experience; that learning should be exciting, and growth is possible for everyone.

experience is in education. She taught middle school for three years right out of college, then taught physical education and health at the high school level for an additional seven years. Childress-White graduated with honors from Wenatchee Valley College in 1989, where she won the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges’ Art Fiero Award as the Female Scholar Athlete of the Year in 1989. She was a three-sport athlete at George Fox University in Newberg, Ore., graduating Magna Cum Laude in

more affirming spaces of belonging for students, families, and communities who identify as members of groups of people who have and continue to be marginalized by the school system.

an educational leader. Most recently, Rafael served as Executive Director of a college access non-profit in Seattle and Tacoma, Rainier Scholars. Before that, he was head of two independent schools: Seattle Girls’ School (Grades 5-8) and Bertschi School (Grades PreK-5). Rafael believes that teaching and learning in the world we live in has to begin with the conviction that we are preparing young people for their future and not our past.

Immanuel Kant History and Meaning of Jazz Aesthetics American and African-American Culture and Literature German philosophy Critical Theory Theory/History of Public Sphere Alexander Kluge Biography Arthur Strum teaches interdisciplinary courses drawing particularly upon philosophy, literature, and political theory. He began his career in the field of German Studies, teaching and writing for more than a decade on 18th and 19th century German philosophy, the Bildungsroman, The Frankfurt School, Kant

Jessica Pagel Executive Director of Alumni & Student Connections Professional Education B.A., Communication, Pacific Lutheran University, 2008 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Alumni Engagement Strategy Event Planning Volunteer Management Alumni Career Planning Responsibilities As the Executive Director of Alumni & Student Connections Jessica is responsible for the engagement of our 40,000 alumni. She works to find meaningful connections between alumni, students, and the mission of the university.