Dr. Fred Ramirez, Associate Professor
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6868
Department of Secondary Education, CP-614
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868

Office: CP-614 (714) 278-7643

Email: framirez@fullerton.edu

• Ph.D.-Indiana University; May, 1999
  Major Emphasis: Curriculum Studies
  Minor Emphasis: Educational Policy Studies
  Dissertation Title: Teachers' Attitudes Toward Parents and Parental Involvement in High Schools.
• MA-Loyola Marymount University; December, 1995
  Major Emphasis: Secondary Education
• BA-San Diego State University; June, 1990
  Major Emphasis: Social Studies
• AA-Santa Barbara City College; January, 1986

Fred Ramirez is an assistant professor in secondary education, and is in charge of the Placentia/Yorba Linda Professional Development District. He received his degree from Indiana University in the field of curriculum and instruction with a minor in educational policy. He also received his MA from Loyola Marymount and his BA from San Diego State University. He comes from a high school teaching background that includes Los Angeles Polytechnic High School in Sun Valley, Ca and Bishop Garcia Diego High School in Santa Barbara, CA. His personal interests include scuba diving, running, traveling, and watching his kids grow.

Dr. Ramirez's research interests include parental involvement in schools, school reform, rethinking multicultural education, and teacher education. He is currently on the editorial board for the School-Community Journal. Topics of investigation include:

• Parental/Family Involvement
• Rethinking Multicultural Education
• Alternative Education
• School Reform
• International Education

• Honored as Who's Who Among America's Teachers
• Fellow, Summer Technology Academy
• Fulbright Fellow
• Research Award
• Jewel Plummer-Cobb Award