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The 2026 Teacher of the Year Gala
NOCCCD faculty were honored at the Disneyland Resort Hotel for the 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year gala on November 7, 2025. All three campuses were nominated, with Fullerton College's Dr. Catherine Reinhardt-Zacair celebrated as one of the six finalists. This year's theme was "Lighting the Way".
2025 Recognition of Service
Congratulations to the nearly 60 employees who were honored at the last Board Meeting of the semester!
2025 Retirees Recognition
Over 50 members of the District were recognized for their service and subsequent retirement at the May board meeting. Congratulations!
The 2024-25 North Star Awardees
NOCCCD closes out the 2024-25 academic year by highlighting four outstanding employees with the North Star Award.
Board of Trustees Celebrates Newly Tenured Faculty
As the 2024-25 academic year comes to a close, NOCCCD honors almost 20 faculty members for achieving tenure.
Fullerton College Formally Recognized for Voter Registration Efforts
Every two years ahead of the general election, the California Secretary of State Students Vote Project hosts the Ballot Bowl—a friendly competition where higher education campuses compete to register the most students to vote and showcase civic engagement efforts.
Celebrating NOCCCD'S Teachers of the Year
Orange County Teachers were celebrated at the 2025 Teachers of the Year Gala on November 1, 2024. The gala took place at the Disneyland Hotel and was hosted by the Orange County Department of Education. This year’s theme was “Resilient and Strong.”
Celebrating Stellar Employees with the 2024 North Star Awards
Four employees of the North Orange County Community College District were presented with 2024 North Star Awards for their significant contributions to the District's mission, vision, and values.
NOCE 2023/24 Colleague of the Year Awards
Pragyee Mool, Jennifer Oo, Marlo Smith, and Courtnie Voet are the latest recipients of the 2023/24 Colleagues of the Year awards for North Orange Continuing Education.
Employees Celebrated for Service
The NOCCCD employees listed below achieved a milestone in their career this academic year. The District congratulates those reaching retirement, as well as those who have served the District for 25 years or more as of 2024. The commitment and contributions that these individuals have made to NOCCCD are truly appreciated. We thank you for your service, and for making a difference in the lives of students.