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° Marcela de Souza, Ph.D.
° Mark Ellis, Ph.D.
° Maria Grant, Ph.D.
° Ellen Kottler, Ed.S.
° Marilyn Leuer
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° Chris Street, Ph.D.
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Full-time faculty members in the Department of Secondary Education are recognized locally and nationally for their contributions to curriculum and instruction and have authored numerous articles and well-known texts. They have published in over 40 journals and have presented their scholarship at local, state, national, and international levels. They have received numerous grants for the professional development for in-service and pre-service teachers, technology education, K-12 curriculum development, and the continuum of teacher development and support. Faculty members volunteer many hours in local public schools and provide numerous in-service training's for teachers at local schools and county offices. They serve on editorial boards, numerous committees, and boards and are members of a variety of professional organizations. They serve as guest reviewers and program evaluators, and have taken leadership roles in professional organizations.

Part-time instructors and university supervisors are also employed in local school districts as teachers, curriculum specialists, and administrators. Their expertise in supporting and engaging adolescents and successful secondary classroom teaching enriches our credential and graduate programs.

 
Full-Time faculty
 
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Debra Ambrosetti, Ph.D., Assistant Professor (2000) dambrosetti@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: The effects of sociologically based issues (e.g. race, class, gender) on student learning; middle school curriculum and organization; and diversity and multicultural education the public school.
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. Social Foundations: Sociology of Education, State University of New York, Buffalo.
    • M.S. Curriculum Development and Instruction, State University of New York, Fredonia.
    • B.S. Education (Second Major in English and Linguistics), State University of New York, Fredonia
  • Credentials Held: New York State Certification in N-6 Pre-School and Elementary School; 7-12 English

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Sandra Alaux, Lecturer (2007) salaux@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests:  The importance (and impact) of reading and writing in the math curriculum; using GLAD strategies in the secondary math classroom
  • Education History:
    • MS in Instructional Leadership, National University, San Diego, California
    • BA, University of Redlands, Redlands, California
  • Credentials Held: Lifetime Teaching Credential, K-12; Key Trainer, GLAD; Key Trainer, Step Up to Writing
  • Teaching/Education Experience: 5years English/Reading, grades 8-9;  15years Pre-algebra and Reading, grades 7-8, EL; 2 years at risk counselor and teacher; 2 years academic coach in English and Mathematics

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Wayne Au, Ph.D., Assistant Professor (2007) wau@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Social Justice Education, Critical Educational Theory, Curriculum Theory, and the Sociology of Knowledge
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
    • M.S. Teaching, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington.
    • B.A. Liberal Studies, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington.
  • Credentials Held: Washington State credential in secondary level History, English, Economics; California State continuing credential in secondary Social Studies and Language Arts

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Tara Barnhart, lecturer (2007) tbarnhart@fullerton.edu
  • Education History
    • Master of Arts: Education – Whittier College
    • Master of Arts: Biology – Whittier College
  • Credentials Held
    • California Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential: General Science – Biology; CLAD; Administrative Services Certificate; National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: AYA – Biological Science
  • Teaching Experience
    • 9 years secondary science

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Grace Cho, Ph.D., Associate Professor (2000) gcho@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Language, Literacy & Culture: Bilingualism, Second language acquisition, Heritage language development
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. Education (Specialization: Language, Literacy and Learning), University of Southern California.
    • M.S. Education (Specialization: Curriculum and Instruction), University of Southern California.
    • B.S. Liberal Studies, University of Southern California
  • Credentials Held: California Teaching Credential; BCLAD in Spanish; BCLAD in Korean

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Victoria Costa, Ph.D., Professor (1993) vcosta@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Technology in secondary schools, online professional development, school culture and school knowledge, school science
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. Education, University of California, Riverside
    • M.A.T.- Science, Cal State Fullerton
    • B.S. Secondary Education (Second Majors in Chemistry and Mathematics), Texas Christian University
  • Credentials Held: Texas Secondary Teaching Credential in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology

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Mary E. Dalessi, Lecturer (2003) mdalessi@fullerton.edu
  • Education History:
    • M.S. Special Education, California State University, Fullerton
    • B.A. History, California State University, Fullerton
  • Credentials Held: California Administrative Services Credential (Life), California Ryan Specialist-Learning Handicapped Credential (Life), California Standard Teaching Credential-Elementary (Life)
  • Teaching Experience: 2 years resource specialist, 8 years elementary teacher
  • Administrative Experience:  6 years program administrator, 11 years junior high school principal, 5 years elementary School Principal, 3 years principal, George Key School (Special Ed)

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Marcela de Souza, Ph.D., Assistant Professor (2007) mdesouza@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Second language acquisition and development; academic achievement of under-schooled linguistic minority students; second language writing; literacy development of adult English learners; educational equity
  • Education History
    • Ph.D. Education (Cultural Perspectives & Comparative Education), University of California, Santa Barbara
    • M.A. Education (Cultural Perspectives), University of California, Santa Barbara
    • M.A. Education (Curriculum & Instruction), Chapman University
    • B.A. English (Second Major in Education), Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Credentials Held
    • Clear California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English
    • Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Certificate (BCLAD) in Spanish

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Mark Ellis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor (2005) mellis@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Middle school mathematics teaching methods; Assessment of school mathematics learning; Equity in mathematics education; History of school mathematics practices in the United States
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D., Education (Culture, Curriculum, and Change program with focus on Mathematics Education), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • M.A., Secondary Education, Stanford University
    • B.A., Sociology (Mathematics minor), University of California at Santa Cruz
  • Credentials Held: National Board Certified Teacher, Early Adolescence Mathematics
    California Teaching Credential, Mathematics

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Maria Grant, Ph.D., Assistant Professor (2005) mgrant@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Literacy integration into the content areas; Informal learning environments; science education
  • Education History:
    • Ed.D. Education University of San Diego/San Diego State Joint Doctoral Program
    • M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, San Diego State University
    • B.A. Geological Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Credentials Held: California Teaching Credential, Physical Sciences

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Ellen Kottler, Ed.S., Lecturer (2001) ekottler@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Social studies curriculum and instruction, teacher education, assisting English language learners, new teacher support
  • Education History:
    • Ed.S. Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    • M.A. Education, Eastern Michigan University
    • B.A. Literature Science and the Arts, University of Michigan
  • Credentials Held: State of Nevada License for Educational Personnel; Professional Secondary
  • Teaching Experience: 12 years secondary social studies and Spanish; 3 years alternative school American History and government, social studies, mathematics, English; and 4 years adult education psychology, social problems, world geography, mathematics, child development, creative writing, career development, guided group interaction.
  • Curriculum Specialist: 4 years secondary social studies

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Marilyn Leuer, Lecturer (1998) mleuer@fullerton.edu
  • Education History:
    • Master in Education with Specialization in Reading, University of Illinois
    • B.A. English, University of Illinois
  • Credentials Held: California, K-12 Reading Specialist, California, 6-12 English, CLAD, Community College Lifetime, Business
  • Teaching Experience: 4 years District Curriculum Specialist, Reading;14 Years, K-12 Reading Specialist, 7-12/English, Reading and Social Studies

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Ron Pahl, Ph.D., Professor (1990) rpahl@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Social studies education and teacher education, chaos theory in history and the social sciences
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. Social Studies Education, Indiana University
    • M.A. African History, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Credentials Held: California Secondary Social Studies Credential, Administrative Credential

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Lynda Randall, Ph.D., Professor (1990) lrandall@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Use of literature circles in higher education; beginning teacher support and assessment
  • Education History:
    • D.P.E. Curriculum and Instruction, Springfield College
    • M.S. Physical Education, Springfield College
    • B.S. Health and Physical Education, Plymouth State College
  • Credentials Held: Health and Physical Education Credential, K-12

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Kristen Shand, Ph.D., Assistant Professor (2007)kshand@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: The Interplay of graph and text; graphic ability; history and science textbook analysis
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. (2007) Curriculum & Instruction. University of California, Riverside.
    • M.A. (1999) Curriculum & Instruction. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
    • B.A. (1993) History. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
  • Credentials Held: California Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential: Social Science
  • Teaching Experience: 12 years middle school and high school medieval and American history

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Chris Street, Ph.D., Associate Professor (2001), Department Chair cstreet@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Teaching of reading and writing, teaching and learning at a distance, and the professional development of teachers.
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas, Austin
    • M.A. English, California State University, San Diego
    • B.A. Sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Credentials Held: California Multiple Subject Credential and Supplemental Authorization in English

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Helen Taylor, Ph.D., Professor (1988) htaylor@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Alternative Teacher Education, Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Education, Business Education (Vocational Academies)
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. Teacher Education (Vocational), Colorado State University
    • M.A. Secondary Education, East Tennessee State University
    • B.S. Business Education, Ohio University
  • Credentials Held: Ohio, Colorado, Tennessee, and California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Business Education

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Part-Time Faculty
 
 
Carolyn Ashton, EDSC 320 Instructor (2005)
  • Educational History
    • M.S. Educational Leadership, Cal State Fullerton
    • B.A. History. Cal State Fullerton
    • A.A. General Education, Cypress Community College
  • Credentials Held: California Tier I Administrative Credential, California Professional Clear Single Subject Social Studies and English
  • Teaching Experience:  8 years social studies and English
  • Administration Experience: Summer School Assistant Principal Intern

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Jerome W. Atkin, J.D., EDSC 440S/440F; EDSC 320 Instructor, EDSC 110 Coordinator (1995)
  • Education History:
    • Juris Doctor. Western State College of Law
    • M.S..Counseling, University of Southern California
    • M.S. English Education, Elmira College
    • B.A. English, University of Buffalo
  • Credentials Held: New York State teaching Credential, English California Teaching Credential, English; General Pupil Personnel Credential; Designated Services Credential, Administrative Credential
  • Teaching Experience:  7 years high school English (all levels); 5 years high school counselor; 7 years high school lead counselor, 14 years high school administration,  12 years university part-time faculty and program coordinator

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Shariq Ahmed, EDSC 304 Instructor (2005)
  • Education History:
    • MS, Information Systems, California State University Fullerton
    • MBA (Finance), International University of Missouri, Karachi, Pakistan
    • LL.B: (Bachelor of Law) University of Karachi, Pakistan
    • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Karachi, Pakistan
  • Teaching Experience:7 years community college and university, educational and information technology courses and trainings

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Jennifer Blander, EDSC 304/404 Instructor (1998)
  • Education History:
    • M.S. Education, Technology Emphasis, California State University, Fullerton
    • B.A. Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine
  • Credentials Held: California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching 
    Credential; Clear Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development 
    Certificate (CLAD) Certificate
  • Teaching Experience:  14 years middle school science; 3 years middle school mathematics, 10 years technology courses at CSUF

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Jacqueline Botz, Business Education Field Supervisor (2002)
  • Education:
    • Master of Education, Educational Computing, Azusa Pacific University
    • Bachelor of Science, Business Education, UCLA
  • Credentials Held: Standard Designated Subjects, Business Education (life), Special Secondary, Business Education (life)
  • Teaching Experience: 37 years, Business Education and computer technology; 25 years, ROP business and technology

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Linda Calderon
  • Education History:
    • Master of Arts, Educational Foundations of Education, Bilingual-Bicultural Education, California State University, Northridge
    • Bachelor of Arts, Major: Mathematics, Minor: Education, Queens College, Flushing, New York
  • Credentials Held: Administrative Services Credential, Standard Teaching Credential, Secondary Mathematics
  • Teaching Experience: 12 years, mathematics

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Connie Castro, EDSC 307/407 304/407 Instructor (1996)
  • Education History:
    • Educational  Microcomputer Science  Specialist Certificate
    • Master of Arts-Education/Reading Specialization, California State Polytechnic University
    • Bachelor of Arts Social Science/Language Arts California State Polytechnic University
  • Credentials Held: Standard Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California
  • Teaching Experience:  35 years secondary computer technology and social studies, grade 6 language arts/math/science

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Renne Citlau, EDSC 304 Instructor (2008)
  • Education History:
    • M.A. School Administration, Cal Lutheran University
    • M.A. History- Chapman University
    • B.A. Social Science-Orange State College (CSUF)
  • Credentials Held:
  • Teaching Experience:

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Jack R. Clement, 310 and EDSC 440S/440F Instructor, FLM Supervisor (2003)
  • Education History:
    • Ed.D. United States International University
    • M.A. School Administration- Cal Lutheran University
    • M.A. History- Chapman University
    • B.A. Social Science-Orange State College (CSUF)
  • Credentials Held: Administrative Services-Life; Standard Teaching Credential Social Science-Life
  • Teaching Experience: 15 years social science (AP US History, American Government, Psychology, Sociology, and California History)
  • Administrative Experience: 3 years Student Activities Director; 19 years High School Principal and Assistant Principal; 1 year District Administrator

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Jackie Counts, EDSC 310 Instructor (2005)
  • Education History:
    •  M.S. Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Chapman University
    •  B.A. Social Science, Chapman University
  • Credentials Held: California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential; Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD) credential; Supplementary Credential-English; National Board Certified Teacher-English Language Arts, Early Adolescence
  • Teaching Experience: 6 years elementary; 6 years junior high English, 2 years district English Curriculum Specialist

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Wendy Criner, EDSC 410 Instructor (2005)
  • Education History:
    • MS in Secondary Education, Cal State Fullerton
    • BA in Psychology from UC Berkeley, Minor in Education
  • Credentials Held: California Teaching Credential in English, with CLAD
  • Teaching Experience: 10 years secondary ELD/ELA teacher (junior high and high school)

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Jamie L. Davis, EDSC 340 Instructor (2006)
  • Education History:
    • M.S. Education, California State University, Fullerton
    • B.A. Art California State University, Fullerton
  • Credentials Held: California Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in Art
  • Teaching Experience:  3 years secondary Art

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Michelle E. Davis, BA, MA Lecturer (2007) mdavis@fullerton.edu
  • Education History:
    • BA, English, California State University, Fullerton, 1982
    • MA, English, California State University, Fullerton, 1987
  • Credentials Held: Ryan Single Subject, English/Journalism,
  • Teaching Experience: 25 years middle school English/history/journalism and AVID; 20 years community college English

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Jamel K. Donnor, Assistant Professor, Department of Afro-Ethnic Studies (2007) jdonner@fullerton.edu
  • Research Interests: Critical Theories of Race and Inequality, Schools and Urban Communities, African American Male Student Achievement
  • Education History:
    • Post-Doctoral Fellow, Washington University in St. Louis
    • Ph.D., Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    • M.A., Higher Education Administration, The Ohio State University
    • B.A., Social Studies, Washington State University
  • Credential Held: Washington State credential in secondary level Social Studies

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Julia T. Fischer, EDSC 320 WEB Instructor (2007)
  • Education History:
    • M.S. Education, Northern Arizona University
    • B.S. Elementary Education, Southern Illinois University
  • Credentials Held: Arizona Elementary Teaching Certificate, Science, Reading, Language Arts
  • Teaching Experience:  12 years middle school educator, math, science, reading and language, 1 year Technology Integration Specialist, 4 years university science methods

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Jose Fonseca, EDSC 320 Instructor (2003)
  • Education History:
    • M.S. Counseling/School Psychology, California State University, Los Angeles
    • B.S. Business Administration, California State University, Los Angeles
  • Credentials Held: California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential; Pupil Personnel Services Credential; Administrative Services Credential
  • Teaching Experience: 6 years teaching elementary/middle school, 6 years teaching counseling, special education and adolescent development at CSULA and CSUF,
  • Counseling Experience:  10 years School Psychologist

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Jerry C. Howell, EDSC 320 Instructor (2003)
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. Oregon State University
    • M.S. Physical Education, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    • M.S. Education Administration, California State University, Bakersfield
    • B.A. Physical Education and History, San Jose State University
  • Credentials Held: California Teaching Credential, Physical Education and History; California Administrative Services Credential; California Community College Administrative Credential
  • Teaching Experience: 28 years high school Physical Education and History; 12 years university full-time faculty; 5 years university part-time instructor

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Elisa Jamgochian, EDSC 524 Instructor (2008)
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. Educational Leadership (ABD); University of Oregon
    • M.S. Education, Emphasis in Mild Moderate Disabilities; CSUF
    • B.A. Psychology; UC Davis
  • Credentials Held: K-12 Education Specialist
  • Teaching Experience: Resource Specialist (2002-2006)

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Patricia A. Howell, EDSC 502, EDSC 440F Instructor (1999)
  • Education History:
    • Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Portland State University
    • M.S. Education Administration, Chadron State College
    • B.S. Physical Education, Chadron State College
  • Credentials Held: California Standard Teaching Credential – Physical Education and Supplemental Mathematics, California Clear Administrative Services Credential
  • Teaching Experience:  3 years K-12 physical education, 9 years college/university,
  • Administrative Experience: 5 years high school assistant principal; 5 years high school principal; 4 years district administrator; 3 years assistant superintendent; 2 years deputy superintendent, 1 year superintendent

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Jeff Kim, MPH., EDSC 304 Instructor (2007)
  • Research Interests:  Integration of technology into the curriculum, pre-service and in-service training and professional development, diversity and learning.
  • Educational History:
    • Ed.D Candidate (Class of 2009), Educational Leadership:   Teacher Education in Multicultural Socieities, University of Southern California
    • MPH Public Health, Loma Linda Unviersity, Certificate in Humanatarian Assistance
    • BA Asian American Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, Minor:  Health and Exercise Sciences
  • Credentials Held: Professional Clear Teaching Credential, Social Sciences; Tier 1 Administrative Credential
  • Teaching Experience: 6 Years Anaheim Union High School District, 4 years professional development and consulting, 2 years in India.

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Susan Leavy, EDSC 320 Instructor (2004)
  • Education:
    • M.S. Counseling Psychology, California State University Fullerton
    • B.A. Psychology California State College Fullerton
  • License held:  California Marriage, Family Therapist License (MFT 18423)
  • Teaching experience:  7 years Community College, Applied Psychology; Introduction to Psychology; Psychology of Women; 2.5 years CSU, Secondary Education, Adolescence

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Claudia Lowe
  •  Education History:
    • M.S.
    • B.A.
  • Credentials Held:
  • Teaching Experience:

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Romelia V. Morales, EDSC 410 Instructor (2003)
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. Education, University of California at Santa Barbara
    • M.A. Education, University of California at Santa Barbara
    • B.A.s Psychology/Anthropology, University of California at Santa Barbara
  • Credentials Held: California Teaching Credential, Multiple Subject BCLAD; Secondary, Social Sciences; Community College Administrative Credential
  • Teaching Experience: 11 years elementary; 5 years alternative schools (Head Start, GED school, Migrant Education); 2 years middle school

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Nancy Daniels Nelson, EDSC 320, EDSC 330, EDSC 410 Instructor (2003)
  • Education History:
    • Ed.D. Teaching & Learning (Literacy emphasis), Washington State University
    • M.Ed. Human Resource Development, James Madison University
    • B.A. Social Science, Atlantic Union College
  • Credentials Held: Lifetime Teaching Credentials in Secondary English & Language Arts (grades 6-12), Texas & Washington
  • Teaching Experience: 20 years secondary in Business & English

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Valerie A. O’Krent, EDSC 320 Instructor (2004)
  • Education:
    • B.A. Sociology, CSU-Northridge
    • M.A. Human Development and Gerontology, Saint Joseph College (West Hartford CT)
  • Teaching Experience:  12 Years at college level

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Cheryl A. Quadrelli-Jones, EDSC 320 Instructor (2007)
  • Education History:
    • M.A. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, St. Michael’s College, Burlington, Vermont
    • B.A. California State University, Fullerton
  • Credentials Held: California Clear Administrative Services Credential, California (Life), California Clear Ryan Multiple Subject Credential (Life), California Single Subject Credential, Art, Language Development Specialist (LDS) Certificate
  • Teaching Experience: 4 years elementary (international/California); 4 years secondary; 4 years teacher-on-special-assignment; 1 year district Mentor Teacher (ELD)
  • Administrative Experience: 10 years high school assistant principal; 5 years district program administrator (English Learner Program)
 
Tamara A. Rodriguez-Kam, EDSC 320 Instructor (2005)
  • Education History:
    • M.A., English, University of California, Irvine
    • B.A., English California State University, Fullerton 
  • Credentials Held: California Teaching Credential, English, CLAD Certificate
  • Teaching Experience: 11 years secondary English and ELD

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Dio Saucedo, EDSC 340 Instructor (2005)
  • Education History:
    • PhD, Educational Psychology, University of California, Riverside
    • M.S. Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison
    • B.A., Psychology, University of Redlands
  • Teaching Experience: 8 years university educational psychology, psychology of sport, introduction to careers and college, and diversity

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Silva Shamassian, EDSC 110, 386, 440M, 330 Instructor (1998)
  • Education History: 
    • M.S., Education; Reading, California State University, Fullerton, 
    • B.A., English, California State University, Fullerton
  • Credentials Held:  California Ryan Single Subject Clear Credential, 1996, Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate, 1997, Reading Specialist Credential, 1999
  • Teaching Experience:  12 years high school teacher: English, Reading Improvement, and Freshman Academy; 10 years Secondary Education courses at California State University, Fullerton

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Mira Chieko Shimabukuro, EDSC 506 Instructor (2007)
  • Education:
    • Ph.D. Composition and Rhetoric (ABD), UW Madison
    • MFA, Creative Writing, University of Washington
    • BA, Liberal Studies, The Evergreen State College
  • Teaching Experience: 10 years composition in community college and universities; 3 years composition and creative writing in various high school level programs

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Shelley Shott, EDSC 320 WEB Instructor (2007)
  • Education History:
    • M.A. Elementary Education, Arizona State University, Tempe
    • B.A. Geography (Geology), University of Western Ontario, London,ntario, Canada
  • Credentials Held:  Arizona Teaching Credential, Middle School Endorsement
  • Teaching Experience: 12 years middle school science, 5 years university science methods

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Gwendelyn Silva, EDSC 410 Instructor (2005)
  • Education History:
    • M.S. Education, California State University, Fullerton
    • B.A. English, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Credentials Held: California Teaching Credential, English
  • Teaching Experience:  8 years secondary English & ELD

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David A. Test, EDSC 440S/440F; EDSC 310 Instructor (1999)
  • Education:
    • PhD. Educational Leadership, United States International University
    • M.S  School Administration, Cal State Fullerton
    • B.A. Physical Education, University California, Santa Barbara
  • Credentials Held: California Teaching Credential in General Secondary; School Administration
  • Teaching Experience:  10.5 years secondary social science, health, and physical education; 21.5 years secondary administrator.

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Debra A. Von Sprecken, EDSC 540, EDSC 410 Instructor (2001)
  • Education History:
    • Ph.D. Education, Language, Literacy and Learning Emphasis,
      University of Southern California
    • M.A. Educational Administration, California State University, Long
      Beach
    • B.A. English, California State University, San Diego
  • Credentials Held: Professional Clear Administrative Services
    Credential; Language Development Specialist Certificate; California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching
    Credential
  • Teaching Experience: 5 years middle school teacher: English, Reading;
    6 years elementary school teacher: all subjects, 5 years Secondary Education courses at CSUF
  • Administrative Experience:  2 years middle school assistant principal;
    5 years middle school principal; 6 years elementary school principal
 
 

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