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Faculty & Staff
Chang-Ho Ji PhD, Dean
- BA, Political Science. Yonsei University
- MA, Political Science. University of Alberta
- MA, Religion. Andrews University
- MA, Education. Andrews University
- PhD, Education. Andrews University
- PhD, Political Science. University of California, Riverside
Research Interests: Psychometric, Moral Development, Educational Politics and Policy.
David Penner PhD, Director of Leadership Studies
- BA, History, Newbold College
- MA, History, Andrews University
- PhD, Educational Administration and Supervision, Andrews University
Research Interests: Leadership, Employee Engagement, Leading through Transition and Change
Administrative Support
Lizeth Gutierrez
lgutierrez@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2266
Office of Student Services & Records (OSSR)
Victoria Bonilla Director, Student Services & Records
- BA, Psychology. La Sierra University
- MA, Counseling. La Sierra University
Marissa Urquides Coordinator, Student Services & Records
- BA Psychology, California State University, San Bernardino
Credential Analyst
Sylvia Cordoba Credential Analyst
- Credentialing Services Office
Department of Administration and Leadership
Josue Anguiano-Vega EDD, Chair, Administration and Leadership
- BA, Mass Communication and Journalism, California State University, Fresno
- MAT, Curriculum and Instruction, La Sierra University
- EdS, Administration and Leadership, La Sierra University
- EDD, Administration and Leadership, La Sierra University
Research Interests: Organizational Learning, At-Risk Youth, Culture and Leadership, Caring School Climates, Parochial Education, Christian Educational Leadership
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Keith Drieberg PHD, CHAIR-CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
- BA, Theology. Loma Linda University
- MA, Counselor Education. Loma Linda University
- MA, Instructional Technology. California State Long Beach
- MLS, San Jose State University
- MA, School Psychology. U.S International University
- MPH, Health Administration. Loma Linda University
- PhD, Psychology. Alliant International University
- ATD- Master Trainer
- Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (MA #1710)
- Neuropsychologist (CA PSY13844)
- Licensed Educational Psychologist ( CA EK1796)
Research Interests: Neuroscience in Education, Teacher Leadership & Social-Emotional Learning.
Raymond Hurst EDD, Assistant Chair, Curriculum & Instruction
- BA, Music. Fresno State
- MEd, Curriculum and Instruction. University of La Verne
- EdD, Educational Leadership. University of La Verne
Research Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorders, The Neurobiology of Learning, Learner Engagement, and Organizational Leadership
Aimee Leukert PhD, Associate Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
- BA, Liberal Studies and Music, La Sierra University
- MA, Educational Administration and Leadership, La Sierra University
- PhD, Education, Claremont Graduate University.
Research Interests: Faith-based education, School Choice, Teacher Induction Programs.
Department of School Psychology & Counseling
Dora Clarke-Pine PHD, Associate Professor
- BS, Psychology. Andrews University
- MA, Community Counseling. Andrews University
- PhD, Counseling Psychology. Andrews University
Research Interests: Personality/gender issues, counseling theory, juvenile crime.
Shirley Gregg PHD, Associate Professor
- BS, Nursing. Loma Linda University
- MA, Counseling. Loma Linda University
- EdS, School Psychology. La Sierra University
- PhD, Health Psychology. Capella University
Sophorn Choau PhD, LMFT, Assistant Professor
- BA, Psychology. University of California, Riverside
- MA, Psychology. Chapman University, Ontario
- PhD, Marital and Family Therapy. Loma Linda University
Zixuan "Sharon" Zhao PHD, Assistant Professor
- BA, Journalism and Communication, South-Central University for Nationalities
- MA, Teaching, University of Southern California
- MA, Counseling, La Sierra University
- PhD, Leadership specialization in Educational Psychology, La Sierra University
Sandra Banjoko PhD, RDN, LMFT, Assistant Professor
- BA, Culinary Nutrition, Johnson Wales University
- RDN, Registered Dietian Nutritionist
- MA, Public Health, Loma Linda University
- MA, Marriage and Family Therapy
- LMFT, Licence Family and Marriage Therapist
- PhD, Systems, Families, and Couples, Loma Linda University
Center for Research on K-12 Adventist Education
Elissa Kido Ed.D., Professor, Curriculum and Instruction; Director, Center for Research on K-12 Adventist Education
- BS, English and Biology. Pacific Union College
- MA, English. California State University
- EdD, English Education. Boston University
Contact US
education@lasierra.edu
951.785.2266
866-219-0671 (Toll Free)
951.785.2205 fax
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