The publishers of the Portland Tribune and the Forest Grove News-Times honor the distinguished university professor of education for his lifelong service to students and teachers at Pacific and in the larger community.
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Dr. Sellers joined the Pacific University faculty in 2018 after 17 years as a public school teacher and district administrator in Atlanta, Georgia, and she currently chairs the undergraduate teacher licensure program in the School of Learning and Teaching.
Pacific Priority allows students to apply for and receive conditional admission to select Pacific graduate programs before they even start college, providing a clear pathway to graduation and the next step in their education & career journey.
Nicole Tierheimer MAT '10 teaches social studies to middle schoolers in Edgewater, Colo.
Emily Gaines '20 came to Pacific University to play softball — and she stayed for the relationships.
Jazmynn Hill '22 knows that working in special education is challenging, but she likes that.
Ben Dodds '22 was drawn to Pacific’s small class sizes and responsive professors and faculty.
Kenny Long MAT '19 chose the Pacific University master of arts in teaching in special education program in part because it was quick and flexible.
William Hedgepeth MAT '07 was coaching football and basketball at Springfield High School in Oregon, when he could grow the connection and guidance he offered student-athletes as a teacher.