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Author Ian Hanigan

Ian Hanigan

Ian Hanigan serves as chief communications officer for the Orange County Department of Education, overseeing the Communications and Media Services unit. Along with producing stories and videos for the OCDE Newsroom, this team facilitates copywriting, video production, media relations, graphic design, web design and event support for OCDE. Prior to joining the department in 2015, Ian spent eight years as public information officer for the 30,000-student Irvine Unified School District. Before that, he was a local journalist, writing for the Long Beach Press-Telegram from 1999 to 2003 and the South Bay’s Daily Breeze newspaper from 2003 to 2006. His beats included education, city government, business and aerospace.

OCDE conference to focus on strengthening school interpretation and translation services

Ian Hanigan
June 16, 2021
Enhancing school-based interpretation and translation services will be the topic of a month-long virtual conference hosted by OCDE’s Educational Services division. Beginning Sept. 8 and continuing through Oc... Read More
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Weekly roundup: Top scholars from the class of 2021, a community’s search for a kidney donor, and more

Ian Hanigan
June 4, 2021
One student with a 4.7 grade-point average is headed to USC with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. Another student with a GPA of 4.8 will major in creative writing at Chapman University and has dreams of wri... Read More
WellSpace at McAuliffe Middle School

VIDEO: With mental health in focus, school-based WellSpace centers offer ‘a space of calm’

Ian Hanigan
June 2, 2021
Imagine a space on a middle or high school campus that resembles a tranquil coffee house or the lobby of a high-end spa, replete with soft lighting, comfortable chairs, relaxing literature and light snacks. ... Read More

State superintendent touts Garden Grove’s Eisenhower Elementary as a model school for reopening safely

Ian Hanigan
May 27, 2021
During his visit to Eisenhower Elementary, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond learned how fifth-grade teacher Lesly Spangler is using the school's garden to support students’ academic and social-emotional need... Read More
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Local students make their best pitches at Irvine Valley College entrepreneurship competition

Ian Hanigan
May 25, 2021
A trio of students from University High School in Irvine recently took third place in a “Shark Tank”-style competition organized by Irvine Valley College’s entrepreneurship program. During the final round of... Read More
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Weekly roundup: United Way gives laptops to college-bound seniors, Saddleback College gets a new mascot, and more

Ian Hanigan
May 21, 2021
Orange County United Way recently distributed hundreds of laptops and technology kits, giving a boost to economically disadvantaged students who are making plans for college. In December, Orange County Unite... Read More
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Eight National History Day projects from Orange County are headed to the national finals

Ian Hanigan
May 19, 2021
Following months of research and county-level victories, eight history projects from Orange County were named champions in their respective categories at this year’s National History Day California competition ... Read More
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Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee, shares life lessons with OCDE students

Ian Hanigan
May 18, 2021
It’s been nearly five decades since the world lost Bruce Lee, who would have now been 80 years old. While his legend has only grown larger in his absence, his daughter wants the public to know about the man beh... Read More
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On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses

Ian Hanigan
May 12, 2021
Each year, National Nurses Week is recognized from May 6 through May 12, which, not coincidentally, is the birthday of Florence Nightingale. And the Wednesday within that week is annually celebrated as National... Read More
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VIDEO: Summer at the Center arts program adapts to a virtual format

Ian Hanigan
May 10, 2021
For nearly 30 years, OCDE has partnered with Segerstrom Center for the Arts to give students enrolled in the department's alternative education programs a chance to participate in music, dance and acting under ... Read More
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Orange County Department of Education
Al Mijares, Ph.D.
County Superintendent of Schools

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And if you’re a member of the media in need of information about the Orange County Department of Education, you can contact Communications Officer Ian Hanigan at ihanigan@ocde.us or 714-966-4008.

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