Congratulations to Girlie Hale, a student within Benerd College's doctoral program, Transformative Action in Education, Cohort 1. This past December, Girlie was appointed as the new president of the Teachers College of San Joaquin (TCSJ). Along with her new appointment, Girlie is also a division director for the San Joaquin County Office of Education and will be joining their Administrative Council Team.
Girlie Hale was born and raised in Stockton, CA, earning her bachelor's in liberal studies from CSU Stanislaus and master's in educational leadership and administration from Benerd College. She joined the Stockton Unified School District 25 years ago and has moved into leadership roles since then. Girlie served as a TK-8 principal from 2005 to 2017, joined TCSJ as an adjunct instructor in 2008, and became TCSJ's Impact Program Coordinator.
We are honored to have Girlie Hale as Benerd alumni and current student. Her dedication to education and our community is truly inspiring. Congratulations to Girlie Hale for her outstanding accomplishments.
Meet Emily Padilla, an upcoming sophomore in Benerd College's Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program, Undergraduate Senator-elect, and current Powell Scholar.
Emily chose Pacific for the Pacific Experience, including the small classroom sizes and experience-driven education. She appreciates Benerd College's network and connections with local communities and how those connections give students opportunities to participate in classrooms. Emily volunteered at Stagg High School and Kohl Open Elementary school during her first year.
As Benerd’s Undergraduate Senator-elect, Emily's primary goal is to promote unity and connection in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program. She loves the family atmosphere of Benerd and looks forward to event planning, collaborating with other schools at Pacific, and representing the voice of all undergraduate students in Benerd College. Additionally, she wants to help promote resources available to students and mental health awareness.
Emily promises to always perform her duty with initiative, integrity, responsibility, and dedication.
