The School of Education recognizes alumni who represent the best
of how UC Davis is doing work that matters. Honorees work to
effect positive change in schools, colleges and universities;
they serve as advocates for all learners; they focus on achieving
the best outcomes for students and on making a difference in
their lives; and they provide leadership in addressing the
greatest challenges facing educators, students and communities.
2012 Distinguished Alumna
Lisa William-White (Credential ‘99, PhD ‘03)
2012 Rising Star Alumnus
Jose Bermudez (Credential ‘06, MA ‘07)
2012 Finalists
Linda Aceves (BA ‘74, Credential ‘75, Bilingual Credential
‘77)
Cristina Buss (BS ‘06, Credential ‘09, MA ‘10)
Linda A. Dillon (BA ‘84, Credential ‘85)
Samantha Maunder (BA ‘08, Credential ‘10, MA ‘11)
Dan Meyer (BS ‘03, Credential ‘04, MA ‘05)
Eric Morgan (Credential ‘05, MA ‘06)
Raymond Orque (BA ‘08, Credential ‘09, MA ‘11)
2011 Distinguished Alumni
Nadeen T. Ruiz (BA ‘76, Credential ‘77)
Gregory A. Zavala (BA ‘73, Credential ‘74)
2011 Rising Star Alumna
Sofia Cedillo (Credential ‘05, MA ‘06)
2011 Distinguished Alumni Finalists
Sheila Folan (EdD ‘05)
Michael Holt (BA ‘94, Credential ‘95)
Ting L. Sun (PhD ‘00)
2011 Rising Star Finalists
Aman Dhanda (BS ‘03, Credential ‘05, MA ‘06)
Mondana Paymanian Tang (BS ‘97, Credential ‘05, MA ‘06)
2010 Distinguished Alumni
Lisa Dunbar (BA ‘80, Credential ‘81)
Wesley R. Sever (EdD ‘09)
2010 Rising Star Alumna
Nancy B. Gutierrez (Credential ‘02)
2010 Distinguished Alumni Finalists
Patricia A. Rucker (BA ‘81, Credential ‘82)
Sharon Y. Tettegah (BA ‘88, Credential ‘89, MA ‘91)
Nancy Veatch (BA ‘89, Credential ‘90, MA ‘91)
2010 Rising Star Finalists
Adam J. Gelb (BA ‘03, Credential ‘05, MA ‘06)
Rajeev K. Virmani (BA ‘99, Credential ‘05, MA ‘06)
