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Chapman University I Attallah College of Educational Studies
Each summer, Chapman University admits one cohort into its Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Arts in Special Education programs. With a highly selective admissions process, students build strong connections as they advance through the program together.
Graduates go on to make meaningful contributions as educators across Southern California. Our alumni are currently employed in a wide range of school districts, including Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, Irvine, Corona-Norco, Riverside, Long Beach, and Los Angeles Unified.
Discover how our students and alumni are making an impact in classrooms, on campus, and beyond through their stories and testimonials.




Attallah College Alum Lexi Samuelian Earns National Board Certification
Lexi (Kurugian) Samuelian, B.A. ’17, M.A. ’18, recently earned National Board Certification as an
Early Childhood Generalist, joining a select group of educators nationwide. At Chapman
University, she completed both her bachelor’s degree and Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction through Attallah College’s Integrated Degree options. Samuelian now teaches first grade in
the Los Angeles area, where she builds classrooms grounded in respect, patience, and
high expectations.
Read the feature story on the Attallah College Newsroom.
Kaitlyn Ambriz Holl ’25 Carries on Father’s Legacy
Attallah College graduate carries her father’s passion for community service into
the classroom. Kaitlyn Ambriz Holl ’25, daughter of the late Orange City Councilman
Steve Ambriz, is honoring his legacy by pursuing a career in education and creating
impactful programs that support local youth and families in the City of Orange.
Read the feature story on the Chapman Newsroom.
From Chapman Alumna to Teacher of the Year
We reconnected with our alumna Kendra LeFevre, who was just named the 2024 Teacher
of the Year at Truman Benedict Elementary in the Capistrano Unified School District.
She shares her experience studying to be a teacher at Chapman and offers advice for
our soon-to-be graduates who will be future teachers.
Read the feature story on the Attallah College Newsroom.


