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Author Nichole Pichardo

Nichole Pichardo

Nichole Pichardo is a seasoned communications professional with more than 17 years of experience and a passion for effective communications. In her role as Communications Specialist for the Orange County Department of Education, she uses her experience in both the public and private sector to support Orange County’s 27 school districts. Nichole is also proud to serve on the California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA) extended board as the regional chair for the Inland Empire and Orange County. Nichole truly believes that well-informed students, families, staff members and community members are the greatest assets to a school community.

2021 Tustin Unified Voices United Honor Choir

Voices United: Tustin Unified fifth-grade honor choir celebrates resilience during a challenging year

Nichole Pichardo
June 17, 2021
 While looking back at graduations, celebrations and promotions from across the county, OCDE Newsroom staff recently came across a video featuring a chorus of young voices from the Tustin Unified School Dis... Read More
Superintendent Mafi and Sebastian Lozano

In the news: Harvard-bound student credits success to Garden Grove superintendent’s mentor program

Nichole Pichardo
June 14, 2021
A Spectrum News 1 crew recently highlighted the inspiring story of a Garden Grove student’s journey to Harvard University and a unique mentor program that helped him achieve his dream. As we've previously me... Read More
Raymond Tran-Nguyen First Place Painting, “Unity” (L to R: Congresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-48), CMHS Student Raymond Tran-Nguyen)

Weekly roundup: Two OC students win top honors at Congressional Art Competition; Corona del Mar senior writes book on global water crisis; and more

Nichole Pichardo
June 11, 2021
Two Orange County students recently received top honors in the annual Congressional Art Competition. Raymond Tran-Nguyen of Costa Mesa High School and his award-winning painting, “Unity” (L to R: Congresswo... Read More
IUSD students and CEO Dan Price

A six-year promise between Irvine students and a Seattle-based CEO turns into nearly $50,000 in college scholarships

Nichole Pichardo
June 10, 2021
In 2015, sixth-grade Woodbury Elementary School teacher Hilary Dimitruk (now Hilary Gray) saw a story on the news about a young Seattle-based entrepreneur and CEO that had cut his million-dollar annual salary i... Read More
Class of 2021

Caps off to the Class of 2021: a roundup of OC graduation pics from social media

Nichole Pichardo
June 9, 2021
After nearly sixteen months of living and learning through a global pandemic, high school seniors across Orange County are finally getting the chance to celebrate with in-person graduation ceremonies — an event... Read More
ITO virtual summer camp 2021

Registration is now open for Inside the Outdoors Virtual Summer Camp

Nichole Pichardo
June 7, 2021
For the second consecutive year, OCDE’s environmental education program — better known as Inside the Outdoors — will offer a free virtual summer camp for students ages 6 to 12 years old. From mid July throug... Read More
2021 Angels AVID 8th Grade Standouts

Angels Baseball Foundation honors eighth-grade standout students

Nichole Pichardo
June 3, 2021
Sixty-two Orange County eighth-graders have been honored for their outstanding work in a program that prepares students for college. And seven of those students earned a $10,000 college scholarship to be remitt... Read More
Directing Change 2021

Orange County students honored for films on suicide prevention and mental health

Nichole Pichardo
June 1, 2021
Three mental health videos produced by students from Orange County recently earned statewide honors in the 2021 Directing Change Program and Film Contest, and dozens have earned regional recognition. The con... Read More
2021 TUSD grad wins Toyota

Weekly roundup: Tustin USD grad wins a new car; state superintendent visits OC; and more

Nichole Pichardo
May 28, 2021
With multiple ceremonies, graduates sitting six feet apart and other safety measures in place, the first of many 2021 commencement events began this week. Anaheim Union High and Tustin Unified school distric... Read More
2021 CSEY CA

Three Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year receive state honors

Nichole Pichardo
May 27, 2021
A few short weeks ago, they were named Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year. Now, three of the county’s top workers have received one of the state’s top honors. Top left: Patricia Mendez; t... Read More
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Orange County Department of Education
Al Mijares, Ph.D.
County Superintendent of Schools

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