Alumni

In 1957, UNLV set forward its first graduating class. You are part of a special tradition - a tradition of excellence in education, service as professionals, and support of future alumni. Wherever your life’s work takes you, we hope UNLV and the College of Education will always feel like “home” to you.

With an alumni base of more than 24,000 and growing each year, we encourage our graduates to take advantage of the variety of services and opportunities available to support them and their families. UNLV alumni are encouraged to support the values of higher learning through advocacy, involvement, and giving.

Get Involved

With the growth of our research and academic programs, there are a number of ways for alumni to get involved. If you're interested in:

  • Mentoring pre-service and new teachers
  • Participating in research opportunities
  • Supporting our recruitment efforts by meeting with prospective students
  • Serving on the college’s alumni chapter board
  • Participating in a panel or networking event

Please let us know by completing this involvement interest form.

Jennifer Oshiro Rivers
Jenn Oshiro

Jenn Oshiro Rivers '05 '08 M.Ed.

Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Phone: 702-895-3375
Email: jennifer.oshiro@unlv.edu

 

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Lead Through the Alumni Chapter

Our Alumni Chapter aims to benefit the UNLV community and next generation of professionals through outreach, engagement, and philanthropy.

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Recognize and Honor Our Graduates

Our alumni are amazing and we celebrate their many contributions through specific college awards as well as those through the UNLV Alumni Association.

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Continue Developing

Keep up with the latest research and best practices through our many professional development opportunities. The latest events are always listed on our college calendar.

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Mentor the Next Generation

Share your experience and expertise as an alumni mentor to a current undergraduate student in any of our majors. Additionally, contact us if you are interested in supporting a pre-service teacher at your school.

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Request Program Verification

Need to get verification of your degree for teaching outside Nevada? Submit the details of your request and upload any forms you need online and a member of our team will process it within 7-10 business days.

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Alumni News and Announcements

Alumni Spotlight: Cyndy Anang ‘15 ‘22
Name: Cyndy Anang Degrees: Class of 2015 M.Ed. Special Education, Class of 2022 Ph.D. Special Education Current Role: Assistant Professor of Early Childhood at Nevada State University Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue a degree in education/human services? I am originally from Ghana, and I came to the USA with my family. I wanted to continue my education, so I applied to UNLV.…
Alumni Spotlight: Coby Carner ‘23
Name: Coby Carner Degree: Class of 2023 M.Ed. Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management Current Role: Director of Marketing at National Youth Sports - Nevada Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue a degree in education/human services? After graduating with my bachelor’s, I realized that I needed to get a degree in sports management to work in sports. So, I decided to pursue…
Alumni Spotlight: Kristina Weckesser ‘08
Name: Kristina Weckesser Degree: Class of 2008 B.S. Human Services Current Role: School Counselor at Clark County School District Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue a degree in education/human services? Born in Las Vegas, UNLV was a realistic choice for me. I decided to go into human services specifically because I’m a natural helper and want to do more in the community. …

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Events

  • Jan 27: Remote vs. Hybrid: How Did Pandemic-Era Learning Environments Shape Outcomes?

    How did pandemic-era remote learning affect student-teacher relationships, well-being, and confidence?  Hear from expert researcher Megan Griffard how school climate is an essential factor that facilitates teaching and…

  • Jan 28: Educational Policy and Leadership M.Ed. Program: Recruitment & Information Session

    The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Policy & Leadership is a 36-semester-hour program that prepares future school leaders to meet the challenges they will encounter in Southern Nevada PK-12 schools in the 21st…

  • Feb 01: College of Education Cat Cafe Mixer

    College of Education alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters* are invited to spend their Cat-urday with some lovable feline friends. Enjoy light refreshments and networking with fellow alumni, and meet kitties that…

  • Feb 04: UNLV EPL M.Ed. New Cohort Welcome & Introduction (Spring 2025)

    This event is welcoming the matriculation of new cohort students of the Educational Policy & Leadership M.Ed. program.   Together with leaders from the Clark County School District, Doral Leadership…

  • Feb 10: College of Education Alumni Campus Tour

    When was the last time you visited UNLV? College of Education alumni are invited back to campus for a custom 60-minute campus golf cart tour. Reminisce about the time you spent here for your studies and activities and check…

  • Feb 10: Taking the Next Step: Comprehensive Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    Project FOCUS is a comprehensive transition program (CTP) serving students with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Join FOCUS Academic Coordinator Kassidy O’Connell for a brief history of CTPs and goals of programs…

  • Feb 25: Educational Policy and Leadership M.Ed. Program: Recruitment & Information Session

    The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Policy & Leadership is a 36-semester-hour program that prepares future school leaders to meet the challenges they will encounter in Southern Nevada PK-12 schools in the 21st…

  • Mar 13: Science Teaching for Social Justice: Installing STEM Equity in the Classroom

    Despite years of attention to increasing diversity and equity, students of color and women continue to be underrepresented and pushed out of STEM fields, often early in their academic journeys.  Science teachers often…

  • Mar 24: Educational Policy and Leadership M.Ed. Program: Recruitment & Information Session

    The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Policy & Leadership is a 36-semester-hour program that prepares future school leaders to meet the challenges they will encounter in Southern Nevada PK-12 schools in the 21st…

  • Apr 18: College of Education Alumni Campus Tour

    When was the last time you visited UNLV? College of Education alumni are invited back to campus for a custom 60-minute campus golf cart tour. Reminisce about the time you spent here for your studies and activities and check…

  • Apr 26: Los Angeles Regional Event 2025

    The UNLV Alumni Association and the College of Fine Arts invites you and a guest to join us: Saturday, April 26, 2025 6 - 8 p.m. Perch LA Enjoy an evening of engaging and informative conversations with UNLV President Keith E…

  • Sep 15: College of Education Alumni Campus Tour

    When was the last time you visited UNLV? College of Education alumni are invited back to campus for a custom 60-minute campus golf cart tour. Reminisce about the time you spent here for your studies and activities and check…

Class Notes

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Jill Schutte

Jill (Flemington) Schutte, '64 BS Education, was an elementary teacher in the Los Angeles City School District from 1965-1970. Later on, she worked at Greenwich Academy as a teacher and administrator; a teacher, administrator, and guidance counselor at Westminster Day School in Oklahoma; a teacher at Steward School in Virginia; a teacher and administrator at Anaheim City School District; and a substitute teacher at Temecula Valley School District. She earned a master's degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Oklahoma in 1986 and earned a special education certificate in 2014. Schutte has traveled extensively to all continents except Antartica, took 230 hours of technology training and has been a mentor to many young teachers. Her hobbies include sewing, travel, painting, community service, rotary, and church activities.

Dot Winter

Dot Winter, '74 BA Education, is a retired teacher.

Joseph Kielminski

Joseph Kielminski, ’13 BA History and ’19 M.Ed., is a special education teacher at Foothill High School in Henderson. Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Jane Foley was joined by Gov. Joe Lombardo and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert presented him with the 2023-24 Milken Educator Award. The Award comes with a $25,000 cash prize that Joseph can use for any purpose. Along with the financial prize, recipients will join the national Milken Educator Network, a growing group of professionals across diverse roles and disciplines working to shape the future of education.

Jodi Branton

Jodi Branton, '08 MS Education, started a cultural consulting business, Awishinaabe, to share Ojibwe culture and help others teach from a multicultural perspective: "Appreciation over Appropriation!"

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