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From Career to Classroom and Back: Julie Salerno's IVC Odyssey

Julie Salerno

It's said that the best teachers are lifelong learners, and IVC alumna Julie Salerno is one learner-teacher who takes that ideal to heart.   

With more than 20 years of experience as an instructional aide at Irvine’s Woodbury Elementary, Salerno found herself at a crossroads when she noticed the changing landscape of math education. Feeling a bit outpaced and eager to better support the elementary students she worked with, she took a courageous step — she went back to school, enrolling at IVC.  

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The Significance of Commencement: Celebrating Achievements and Embracing New Beginnings

As spring blossoms into its full glory, colleges and universities across the nation gear up for one of the most significant events of the academic calendar – commencement. This annual tradition marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance for students embarking on the next chapter of their lives. But beyond the pomp and circumstance lies a deeper significance that resonates with both graduates and with the IVC community.

Beyond Books: IVC's Industry Fusion Sparks Careers and Ignites Innovation

Professor John Russo

In the realm of higher education – where lectures and textbooks often dominate – Irvine Valley College Business Sciences Professor John Russo is on a mission to break the mold. His manifesto? To propel students out of the confines of traditional learning and into a realm of hands-on experience, networking, and industry immersion.  

Championing Change: How IVC Molded Carrie Arrieta into a Trailblazing Consultant

Carrie Arrieta

Sometimes “success stories” make winning look too easy. In truth, success often stems from grit – the ability to overcome obstacles, pursue passions, and translate persistence into measurable growth, thereby opening doors to new opportunities. Carrie Arrieta, currently a Managing Consultant with United Health Group's Optum sector, exemplifies the transformative power of higher education, which she credits in part to her experience at Irvine Valley College (IVC).

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