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Sophia Pellmann Named CEIS Valedictorian

May 8, 2023

Sophia
Sophia Pellmann, a liberal studies major, is the valedictorian this year in the College of Education and Integrative Studies and will be recognized with the Julian A. McPhee Award during CEIS Commencement on Wednesday, May 24. Sophia is an aspiring future teacher who discovered her passion for teaching by working as a circus arts and unicycling coach. After gaining experience in the field, she enrolled at Pasadena City College in 2019 and then transferred to Cal Poly Pomona in 2021. She has consistently made the Dean’s List and President’s List. Her goal is to earn her teaching credential and begin teaching in 2024. She hopes to use her knowledge and skills to inspire her students to be active, curious and creative learners.