MEET OUR ALUMNI
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS
We're sharing the stories of College of Education alumni who have taken their educations with them into various fields and disciplines. Read more about their experiences below or make an impact for the College by connecting with the OSU Foundation.
Gail and Ron Wilkinson
Gail and Ron Wilkinson graduated with degrees in Elementary Education and Agricultural Education, respectively, retiring in 2015 with Ron serving as the Superintendent of the Bend LaPine Schools and Gail serving as a first grade teacher at Lava Ridge Elementary School.
Juan Olazaran
Juan began his esteemed teaching career in Oaxaca, Mexico. After immigrating to the United States in 2007, he specialized in helping bilingual students, winning the Dual Language Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year Award for 2024.
Kristin Rux
Kristin Rux graduated from the Master of Education in Adult and Higher Education Program in 2021. Currently serving as a Learning Partner for an agency with the State of Oregon, she has also worked as a firefighter and EMT.
Chelsea Mabie, Ph.D.
Dr. Chelsea Mabie graduated from Oregon State University with a Master of Education in 2012. She has served students in Oregon for the past sixteen years, from teaching elementary school to her current work at the Oregon Department of Education.
Omar Trinidad, Ph.D.
Dr. Omar Trinidad, an alumnus of the Doctor of Philosophy in Adult & Higher Education program, currently serves as the Assistant Director of International Student Success for the College of Business at Oregon State University.
James Geisler, Ph.D.
Dr. Geisler is a 2021 graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling program. He is also the Executive Director of Wellness Services with Sacred Heart University and the author of Thrive Year One: The Essential Mental Health Workbook for First-Year College Students.