Meet 5 Redlands Alumni in the K-12 Education Sector

Meet Francesca Makana, ’12, ’14, ’26: Middle School History Teacher at Alta Loma School District

Francesca is a Middle School History Teacher at Alta Loma School District. Francesca is open to offering general career advice, and graduate school application and personal statement reviews to students interested in similar career paths. Francesca is also open to offering job shadowing opportunities for those interested in the K-12 education sector. Connect with Francesca on AlumniFire!  

Meet Jonathan (Jono) Ruhlman, ’20: Assistant Language Teacher in Japan, with the JET Program

Jono is in the Japanese Exchange Teaching (JET) Program teaching high school English in Japan. If you want to work within the K-12 sector and are considering teaching abroad, Jono is open to offering general career advice, introductions and networking, and resume reviews and feedback! Connect with Jono today on AlumniFire!  

picture of Angelina in the classroom

Meet Angelina Lorenzo-Juan’17: Middle School Teacher in the Fontana Unified School District

Angelina is a Middle School Teacher in the Fontana Unified School District. Angelina has spent several years as a substitute teacher, and is open to sharing her experiences both as a substitute and full-time teacher. Angelina is open to chatting with students who are interested in a career in education. Connect with Angelina on AlumniFire.

Meet Tyler Harp ’12, ’14: Science Teacher & High School Water Polo & Swim Coach at Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Tyler is a Science Teacher and High School Water Polo & Swim Coach at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Tyler is open to offering career advice and informational interviews to those interested in teaching high school or coaching at the K-12 level. Connect with Tyler on AlumniFire today!

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Meet Devyn Reynolds, ’08: Upper Campus Librarian and English Teacher at Ojai Valley School

Devyn has spent her career in a variety of Librarian roles. Devyn is currently a Librarian and English Teacher at Ojai Valley School. Devyn is open to offering general career advice for those interested in pursuing similar career paths in education.  Connect with Devyn on AlumniFire to learn more!

All of these alumni have accounts on AlumniFire, the University’s networking tool.  If you would like to connect with and directly message them, sign up for your AlumniFire Account today at Redlands.alumnifire.com.  
By Kelly Dries
Kelly Dries Executive Director