EDUCATORS RISING

Future Educators. Current Leaders. One Community.

Welcome to MCC Ed Rising! Whether you're an education major, exploring a career in teaching, or simply passionate about making a difference, there's a place for you here.

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What is EdRising?

EdRising is a national network of teacher leaders and teacher educators providing quality professional development for a career in education to dedicated aspiring educators.

In Mesa Community College's EdRising club, we have a strong emphasis on networking, community building, and civic engagement. Our award-winning club is a great place for not only education majors, but also for all students with a passion and drive for teaching.

All MCC education majors are EdRising Club members, and participation in meetings and activities are encouraged but not required. Socialize with other education majors, get professional advice from guest speakers on education topics, connect personally with your MCC instructors, and take advantage of great résumé opportunities for service and leadership. Participation in EdRising meetings and events might count for extra credit in education courses – check with your instructor.

Club History

Where we are now

Accomplishments and Awards

EdRising National Conference - Spring 2023

Queen Creek Sun-Times featured MCC's EdRising Club members who excelled at the 2023 EdRising national conference, winning first-place awards in various competitions focused on education and community service.

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Queen Creek Sun-Times Article on MCC Ed Rising

Thunderbird Leadership Awards - Spring 2024

In Spring 2024, EdRising was honored to be awarded the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award at MCC's Thunderbird Leadership Award Ceremony.

Thunderbird Leadership Awards - Spring 2025

In Spring 2025, Educators Rising was honored to be awarded Club of the Year and our President, Sebastian Goss, was awarded Club President of the year.

Thunderbird Leadership Awards - Spring 2026

In Spring 2026, Educators Rising was honored to be nominated for Club of the Year, and our President, Kassie Ayala Ruiz, was nominated for Club President of the Year. We are proud of these nominations and would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of our fellow nominees and award winners recognized at the Leadership Awards.

Club Field Trips

Foundation for Blind Children - Fall 2022

We were given the amazing opportunity to participate in a tour of the Foundation for Blind Children in Chandler, Arizona. This trip was not only super fun but also an enriching and humbling experience that left us with a greater appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of accessibility and inclusion in education.

PVCC Structured Autism Event - Fall 2023

Paradise Valley Community College invited us to their Structured Autism Event! We were given the opportunity to meet lots of educators and talk about how they structure their teaching environments to better support autistic individuals. We had lots of fun and learned tons of new information!

Virtual Reality Experience- Spring 2024

We were given the amazing opportunity to participate in a demonstration of how virtual reality can be used in math education at Rhodes Junior High.

Judging at FCCLA - Spring 2024

We had the honor of judging at the FCCLA Leadership Awards in Tuscon, Arizona. It was an amazing experience!

ED RISING ON AIR

Our Voices. Our Stories. Our Future in Education.

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Voices in Education: A Community Conversation

MCC Ed Rising × New Media Lab × Mesa Public Schools

A collaborative conversation connecting future educators with educational and community leaders to discuss experiences, leadership, and the future of education.

Community Engagement

Club Rush - Fall 2023

Our booth at MCC Southern and Dobson Campus Club Rush was a big hit! We got to meet and talk to lots of clubs and share our ideas about community engagement. We also got to share information about our club with new people. It was a great bonding experience for our club members. We hope to see lots of new faces in our club this semester!

Club Rush - Spring 2024

Our booth at MCC Southern and Dobson Campus Club Rush was a big hit! Club Presidents, Rachel and Savannah, and club member, Charles, had a BLAST! Thank you to everyone who stopped by! We got to meet and talk to lots of clubs and share our ideas about community engagement. We also got to share information about our club with new people. It was a great bonding experience for our club members. We hope to see lots of new faces in our club this semester!

Club Rush - Spring 2025

Our booth at MCC Southern and Dobson was a hit! Club President, Sebastian ran the booth, staying true to the Mario Kart theme! We got to meet and talk to other clubs on campus and share ideas. Students on campus had a blast racing karts while learning about the club!

Recycled Pets Activity - Spring 2024

We got the privilege to create and share an activity at 3 elementary school STEM fairs this semester. We made an activity where children and parents could use recycled materials to create their own pets. It was a blast!

Big Map - Spring 2024

We hosted a professional development opportunity for current and aspiring teachers. This experience certified teachers to use a Big Map and different technology in their classrooms.

ThunderBird Pow Wow- Spring 2025

This spring EdRising had a booth at the anual ThunderBird Pow Wow! The booth was hosted by the Club President, Sebastian, and volunteers from outside of the club. We had face painting, hair tinsel, and coloring sheets. It was an absolute hit with the kids and adults! We managed to make a good amount through fundraising. We also get a photo of the president in action!

Red Mountain Halloween Extravaganza 2025

At MCC secondary campus Red Mountain Mesa Community College, we joined in on the Halloween fun! We hosted a booth with sound experiments, fun for the kids and adults walking through! With our club president dressed as Ms. Frizzle and our advisor dressed as the Buss our booth was themed after the 90s TV Show the Magic School Buss Halloween episode.

Future Stars Hands On S.T.E.M Fair 2026

Volunteering at the outdoor Future Stars STEM Fair was an unforgettable experience. The space was filled with energy, curiosity, and excitement as we helped guide participants through hands-on activities and new discoveries. We loved seeing students, families, and community members come together to learn, connect, and support one another. Kids were actively experimenting, parents were engaged, and meaningful connections were being made throughout the event. It was inspiring to be part of something that brought the community together and sparked curiosity, learning, and collaboration.

And Much More!!

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