Brice Alford
Brice Alvord, Class of 1978, recently published eight books in correlation with job training program literature. The four works are: How to Train People on the Job, One Point Lessons, Overall Equipment Effectiveness and Planning and Implementing 5S Programs. Alvord has written more than three dozen books on performance improvement and training and continues to work on a problem-solving book. He earned his Master of Business Administration BA - General from CityU.
Albert Yuen, Class of 1986 and 1988, recently ran in the 2009 primary election for the Port of Seattle Commission Position 3 seat. The Seattle Times featured Yuen and his two runningmates in a recent story. Yuen earned both his bachelor’s degree in Bachelor of Science Legal Administration and Master of Business Administration BA- General degree from CityU.
Michael G. Ford, Class of 1990, accepted the chief executive officer position for the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) in Michigan. Ford holds more than 25 years experience in public and private transportation, including managing Puget Sound area transit systems. Ford received his Master of Business Administration BA- General degree from CityU while he lived in Spokane.
Josh Benedict, Class of 2002 and 2009, accepted an assistant principal position at Lutacaga Elementary in the Othello School District. He also serves as the district’s (ELL) program coordinator. Benedict earned his Master in Teaching (Teacher) Certification and Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership: Administrator certification from CityU.
Robert J. Lyon
Robert J. Lyon, Class of 2003, accepted an appointment to oversee the Navy Operational Support Center (NOCS) Earle in Leonardo, NJ in June. As a Navy commander, Lyon prepares more than 300 Navy reservists from 14 units for strategic depth. He also helps them deliver operational capabilities to the Navy, Marine Corps. and Joint Forces. Lyon graduated with his CityU Master of Business Administration Managerial Leadership Emphasis degree.
Jeannette Bakken, Class of 2003 and 2009 and Karen DeJong, Class of 2009, recently received administrative positions with Everett Public Schools. Both Bakken and DeJong started work in the Special Education department on Sept. 1. DeJong recently wrote John Armenia, Albright School of Education’s Faculty Emeritus, to thank him for his mentorship. Bakken received her CityU Bachelor of Arts in Education degree with a Special Education emphasis in 2003. She and DeJong later earned their Graduate Certificate Educational Leadership: Administrator certification.
On the Move - CityU Faculty and Staff:
Marvin Harmon, City University of Seattle field supervisor for the School of Education, recently was appointed to the Washington state Examining Board of Psychology. As a general public member, he examines candidates for licensure and may deny, revoke, suspend or restrict licenses for specified conduct, according to Washington state governor’s Web site. His term ends in January 2012.
Stephanie McPhail, City University of Seattle faculty member, and her newly-graduated kindergarten class recently were featured in a King5 Television interview. The segment entitled Ready for School: Social skills are key to success featured McPhail - a teacher at Van Asselt Elementary School in Seattle. She’s also a CityU Albright School of Education instructor. Click here to watch McPhail’s interview.