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Ciera Nicole Kirby

Special Education Teaching Credential

Maria Camacho

Master of Arts in Counseling, School Psychology With a School Psychology Credential

Hometown

Antioch, California

My Greatest Supporters

My greatest supporters have been my family members. My mother and father encouraged me to pursue my master’s degree. Elizabeth my eldest sister has always been a role model and mentor to me and my brothers. My brothers have always believed in me and encouraged me to do my best. Finally, my husband has always rooted for me every step of the way. Proud to be a first-generation college graduate!

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

My favorite Saint Mary's memory would have to be coming to orientation and meeting the counseling department faculty. I was so excited to begin my journey and everyone was so welcoming. I particularly remember my first course with Dr. Colette, she set the tone for the rest of my career at Saint Mary's. Overall, Saint Mary's had been a wonderful place for my growth.

My Next Chapter

I will be working as a full-time school psychologist at a bay area school. I will continue to work towards empowering historically marginalized youth.

Favorite Quote

“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” —George Lorimer
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Lisa C. Rankin

Master of Arts in Counseling, School Psychology With a School Psychology Credential

Hometown

Walnut Creek, CA

My Greatest Supporters

My awesome husband, Ryan.
My fabulous support system of friends.
My wonderful immediate family and extended family.
My amazing classmates in this program, my supervisors and SMC instructors.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Getting to know my classmates and the SMC faculty!

My Next Chapter

I will be starting my career as a school psychologist in Oakland Unified School District next school year!

Favorite Quote

"There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child can do instead of what they cannot do."
— Temple Grandin
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Erica Marie Moreno

Special Education Teaching Credential

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Andrea Nicole Tevez

Special Education Teaching Credential

Jeanette Rodriguez

Special Education Teaching Credential

Hometown

Pittsburg, CA

My Greatest Supporters

I want to thank my fiancé, mom and mentor teacher for all their support.

Favorite Quote

“Sometimes the thing your students need most right now has nothing to do with what’s on the lesson plan”
— Anonymous
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Paul Neil McCrary

Special Education Teaching Credential

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Teresa Brofferio

Special Education Teaching Credential

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Charlotte Zens Goldman

Special Education Teaching Credential

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Melvin Perdue

Special Education Teaching Credential