Name: Lily Swan  Degree: M.Ed. Educational Leadership  Current Role: Director of International Service at the University of Detroit Mercy   How did UNLV prepare you for your career? My graduate assistantship position at the international office at UNLV is what prepared me most for my career. I originally went into higher education with a different career path in mind,…

Name: Ashley Miller Degree: B.S.Ed., Elementary Education  Current Role: Kindergarden Teacher at Telesis Preparatory Academy What are your favorite memories from UNLV? The times I got to spend in several classrooms in Clark County as a student teacher and guest.  I met a lot of amazing teachers in NV and learned valuable experience that I use in my own classroom. What is…

REBEL ROMANCE: IT WAS MEANT-TO-BE FOR JON AND KIM POLSON When Jon Polson, ’94 BA Communications, transferred to UNLV to play baseball, the Denver native didn’t expect to hit a home run off the field. Reno native, Kim Caspary, ’96 BS Elementary Ed, was looking forward to living in a bigger city with a modern campus and opportunities to cheer on Rebel athletes. She never expected to take one home…

  Name: Greg Weaver Degree: M.Ed., Higher Education  Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue a degree in education?  I really liked the higher ed program at UNLV and how it offered different concentrations to either study something specific or have the option to transition to different aspects of the program to get a field of it. The assistantship the university offered…

Name: Michael Esquejo Degree: Class of 2013 M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling  Current Role: Therapist at Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue a degree in education/human services? I wanted to pursue my master's locally because it was the most convenient, both financially and in terms of opportunities. So, I enrolled in the Clinical…

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.…

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…

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. …

The College of Education proudly announces the Wonderful Washoe Rebel, an alum recognition program. We want to recognize the outstanding College of Education alums who live and/or work in Washoe County. Educators, administrators, counselors, human service professionals, higher education staff, and anyone with a UNLV College of Education degree! Do you know a Rebel who has gone above and beyond…

In commemoration of the 10th Annual Summit on Nevada Education, the College of Education launched its Hall of Fame. It inducted the inaugural class.  This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to advancing academic programs and initiatives within disciplines such as education, mental health, sport management, and workforce development. Honorees…

Name: Ben Nguyen Degree: Class of 2016 M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction Current Role: CTE Teacher at Clark County School District Why did you choose UNLV? What led you to pursue a degree in the Education field? During my undergrad at Dartmouth, I minored in education. Feeling that I could pursue this career path, I participated in the Teach for America (TFA) program. TFA has a partnership…

PREPARING FOR SUCCESS Educators, researchers, and policymakers to assemble at the 10th Annual Summit on Nevada Education on Saturday, Nov. 16    WHAT: The 10th Annual Summit on Nevada Education, sponsored by Silver State Credit Union, will gather education and community leaders, researchers, and educators to highlight Nevada’s progress in many education and mental health areas. In…