Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies closed out the 2024–25 academic year by celebrating the achievements that shaped it. Among the highlights was Dean’s Dozen, a select group of students recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to educational equity. 

The Dean’s Dozen is a selective council of 12 student leaders, drawn from Attallah College’s undergraduate majors and graduate programs in the college. Members meet regularly with the dean to share firsthand insights on the student experience, surface emerging needs, and assess new initiatives. In addition to serving as an advisory sounding board, the cohort represents Attallah College at key events, facilitates peer-to-peer outreach, and helps bridge communication between campus leadership and the wider student body. 

“Each meeting with the Dean’s Dozen sharpens our focus on student success,” said Roxanne Greitz Miller, dean of the Attallah College of Educational Studies. “Their candid feedback drives innovation and ensures our programs empower future educators and leaders to excel in diverse learning communities.” 

Undergraduate Representatives

Claire Florio ‘28

Claire Florio ‘28
Community Educational Studies Major   

What advice would you share to incoming students:
Build relationships with your professors.  

Sam Silverman ‘28

Sam Silverman ‘28
Liberal Studies Major and Elementary Education Minor  

What advice would you share to incoming students:
Take the extra time to get to know your professors and fellow students!  

Annika Lindberg ‘26

Annika Lindberg ‘26
Integrated Educational Studies (with an emphasis in Disabilities) Major and Political Science Major  

What advice would you share to incoming students:
Don’t be afraid to ask for help, Attallah professors are the best, they are so friendly and always trying to help you succeed.  

Abby Godfrey ‘26

Abby Godfrey ‘26
Liberal Studies Major with a Minor in Elementary Education 

What advice would you share to incoming students:
A piece of advice I would give other transfer students: Get familiar with the student portal, your advising team, and your education plan!  

Graduate Representatives

Kat Dimpflmaier ‘26

Kat Dimpflmaier ‘26
MA in Leadership Development 

How has your program prepared you for your next chapter?
I aspire to work in a Higher Education setting and the MLD program has helped me to build so many skills that I know will help me be a leader in this field.  

Talia Schauder ‘25

Talia Schauder ‘25
MACI  

How has your program prepared you for your next chapter?
The MACI program has given me opportunities to build connections in local schools and districts, as well as given me the skills to become a teacher!  

Jordyn Makapugay ‘25

Jordyn Makapugay ‘25
MA in Teaching with a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Elementary Emphasis) 

How has your program prepared you for your next chapter?
Through fieldwork, lesson planning, and collaboration with mentors and peers, I’ve grown so much as an educator.  

Michael Lee ’25

Michael Lee ’25
MA in Teaching and Single Subject Credential (English)  

How has your program prepared you for your next chapter?
The program has really grown my confidence in my teaching abilities.  

Phoebe Sidell ‘25

Phoebe Sidell ‘25
MA in Special Education with Preliminary Special Education Mild/Moderate Credential 

How has your program prepared you for your next chapter?
The program has given me immense knowledge and experience in special education, and I can happily say that I feel prepared to provide a meaningful and supportive learning environment for my future students.  

Arleth Uloa ‘26

Arleth Ulloa ‘26
MA in School Counseling  

How has your program prepared you for your next chapter?
I am surrounded by a village of people who believe in my abilities and challenge me to be the best student.  

Quindon Robinson ‘27

Quindon Robinson ‘27
Ed.S. School Psychology (LPCC Emphasis) 

How has your program prepared you for your next chapter?
This past year the program has given me what I believe to be a strong foundation of knowledge in school psychology and counseling.  

Connor Bogenreif

Connor Bogenreif
Ph.D. in Education – Leadership Studies Emphasis

How has your program prepared you for your next chapter?
Coming from a background in the arts, the Ph.D. Program has helped me advance toward my goal of growing as a leader, educator, and advocate for the improvement of access, equity, and inclusive and socially just policies in educational and artistic spaces.