Music Education Showcase

Our Music Education alumni are making a powerful impact in classrooms and communities throughout California and beyond. From elementary general music to band, orchestra, choir, and guitar programs, these educators are shaping inclusive, creative, and student-centered learning environments. Their work reflects the values of Cal State East Bay: excellence in teaching, commitment to equity, and a deep belief in the transformative power of music.

Georgia Friend

Graduated: 2020
Instrument: Voice
Currently Teaching: High School Choir and Guitar

I am dedicated to nurturing musical excellence and cultivating strong community ties through both choral and guitar instruction. With a focus on diversity and attention to detail, I strive to create events that resonate with and elevate the student experience.


Toran Davenport

Toran Davenport

Graduated: 2018
Instrument: Voice
Currently Teaching: Elementary Music and Middle School Orchestra

Toran has been recognized for his dedication to musical education, his joyful and inclusive teaching, and his extraordinary efforts to uplift, empower, and inspire young learners through the power of music.


Louie Flores, Jr

Louie Flores, Jr

Graduated: 2013
Instrument: Percussion
Currently Teaching: Middle School Band

Louie serves as the Band Director at Ocala STEAM Academy in the Alum Rock Union School District—the same community where he grew up and where his own music education began.


Ricardo Garcia

Ricardo Garcia

Graduated: 2022
Instrument: Tuba
Currently Teaching: Elementary Music

Ricardo has played an integral role in shaping a curriculum that nurtures creativity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of music, while fostering an inclusive environment where all students can flourish.

Katherine Geronimo

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Graduated: 2023
Instrument: Piano
Currently Teaching: Elementary Music, Choir, and Band

Katherine focuses on creating a classroom environment and curriculum that is welcoming, inclusive, and engaging for her students.


Shaylyn Ordaz

Shaylyn Ordaz

Graduated: 2014
Instrument: Flute
Currently Teaching: Middle School Band, Drumline, and Guitar

Shaylyn Ordaz teaches band, drumline, and guitar to an underserved community, where she prides herself in providing unique, meaningful, and memorable opportunities to students.


Miranda Rocco

Miranda Rocco

Graduated: 2024
Instrument: Saxophone
Currently Teaching: Middle School Band, Orchestra, and Guitar

Miranda currently teaches music to students in grades 6 through 8, fostering musical growth and creativity in the same community that first inspired their passion for music.