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STAY CONNECTED AS FOREVER COOGS

Celebrate your journey and inspire others as an involved alum!

TOGETHER, WE ARE COUGAR PROUD

Forever Coogs from the College of Education share a deep commitment to service and impact. With more than 37,000 alumni, we’re shaping classrooms, clinics and communities across Texas and beyond. Keep making an impact through the UH College of Education Alumni Association — reunite with classmates, grow your network and empower the next generation.

COE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Help us build one of the strongest, loudest and proudest Cougar alumni networks! Our mission is to engage alumni, foster pride and strengthen lifelong connections. Association members must have attended the UH College of Education for at least one semester.

Membership Benefits — Free to Join!

Networking & Events
Professional Development
Career Resources
Volunteer Opportunities
Scholarship Support
Exclusive Discounts

COUGAR PRIDE IN ACTION

Photo of the alumni board; 12 photos in circles

COEAA Board

Executive Board

President: Michelle Cantu-Wilson (’03 M.Ed.)
Vice President: Bethaney Jones (’16)
Secretary: Natalie Bennett (’15)
Treasurer: Dewayne Stafford (’15 M.Ed.)

General Board Members

Communications Chair: Edith Pizano Zavala (’19)
Fundraising Chair: Alvenetta Wilson (’82)
Programs and Activities Chair: Heather Harydzak (’12 M.Ed., ’14 Ed.D.)
Members: Medhi “MJ” Jafar (’06), Judy Johnston (’00 Ed.D.), Indira Ramirez (’12), Michelle Tovar (’20 Ed.D.), Diane Trautman (’89 M.Ed.)

Alumni Spotlights

Alumni News Briefs

Full Circle: The Student Becomes The Teacher

Growing up, Alex Hernandez (left) found inspiration in his elementary school teacher, Justin Burris. Years later as a struggling UH student, Hernandez connected with Burris, now a professor, to help him fulfill his dream of becoming a teacher himself.
Top Graduates Advise Future Students

Their journeys began around the globe — born in India, England, Houston and beyond — and their families hail from Vietnam, Mexico, El Salvador and America. They all landed at the University of Houston College of Education, pursuing careers as teachers and health specialists, and they now share a remarkable achievement: earning perfect GPAs.
Meet the College of Education Dean

Alum Cathy Horn, a professor of higher education who leads three research centers, is the first woman to hold the position. “I’m so proud to serve the UH College of Education at this critical time,” she said.