EduCast: From Teenage Mother to PhD

In a powerful episode of the Stan State EduCast, host Frankie Tovar sits down with Dr. Ana York as she talks about her journey from child bride to professor at Stanislaus State.

Dr. York opens up about her personal and professional path, shaped by resilience, love and an unshakable belief in the power of education. From launching high school-to-college teacher prep pipelines like Educators Rising and Aspiring Educators to mentoring students grappling with self-doubt, Dr. York proves that representation and compassion can transform lives.

The conversation touches on:

• Building high school-to-college pipelines for future teachers

• Tackling imposter syndrome and building student confidence

• Why representation matters in the classroom

• The power of education to break generational cycles