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The James R. and Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education’s top students: Marisol Sanchez, Outstanding Graduate Student (left), and Pablo Gutierrez, Outstanding Doctoral Student.
May 12, 2026

Pablo Gutierrez, doctorate in educational leadership, and Marisol Sanchez, master of science, education specialist, are the Watson College of Education’s outstanding graduates who are examples of how Cal State San Bernardino prepare leaders to serve diverse communities.

Gordon Amerson
September 12, 2025

After an injury cut short his dream to be a Major League Baseball player, Gordon Amerson found fulfillment in a career in education. CSUSB, he says, “was foundational to my success.”

Marvin Espinoza (left) is the Outstanding Doctoral Student and Marilyn Monroy is the Outstanding Graduate Student.
May 13, 2025

Marvin Espinoza and Marilyn Monroy are the top graduates for the James R. Watson & Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education. The college’s commencement ceremony is at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.

CSUSB’s 2024-25 Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars are (from left) Benjamin Roath, Evy Zermeno, Gary Williams and Erick Herrera.
July 29, 2024

The program, which is awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students, provides financial assistance for those interested in exploring and preparing for a doctoral program.

Lisa Davenport (left), Outstanding Doctoral Student, and Romina “Mina” Wilson, Outstanding Graduate Student
May 19, 2024

Lisa Davenport, Outstanding Doctoral Student, and Romina “Mina” Wilson, Outstanding Graduate Student, are the top graduates for the James R. Watson & Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education. 

The seven CSU Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Scholars
July 24, 2023

The program, which is awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students, provides financial assistance for those interested in exploring and preparing for a doctoral program.

Rangel Zarate (left) and Barbara Dennel Alegria
May 22, 2023

The James R. Watson and Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education named Rangel Zarate, doctorate in educational leadership, and Barbara Dennel Alegria, education specialist degree in school psychology, as its 2022-23 Outstanding Students.

Cherina Betters (right) is congratulated by CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales upon receiving her Ed.D. degree.
February 15, 2023

As chief of equity and access at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, Cherina Betters represents 33 school districts and more than 400,000 students.

Theresa Gonzales (left) and Oscar Ruiz
May 17, 2022

Theresa Gonzales, doctorate in educational leadership, and Oscar Ruiz, education specialist degree in school psychology, are first-generation college students who have earned advanced degrees.