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Faculty & Staff
cji@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2269
Chang-ho Ji PhD, Dean, Professor
- 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.
Administrative Support
(951) 785-2266
Lizeth Gutierrez Administrative Assistant to the Dean
- BA, Communication, California State University, San Bernardino
Office of Student Services & Records (OSSR)
(951)-785-23368
Christina Kim Director, Student Services & Records
- BA, Journalism, University of Georgia
- M.A.Ed, Education, Ashford University
(951) 785-2203
Marissa Urquides Coordinator, Student Services & Records
- BA Psychology, California State University, San Bernardino
SE Office of Enrollment & Communication
Aliah Martinez Director
(951)785-2727
- BA, Criminal Justice, La Sierra University
- MA, Counseling, La Sierra University
Credential Analyst
scordoba@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2224 CSO
Sylvia Cordoba Credential Analyst
- Credentialing Services Office
Department of Education & Leadership
(951) 785-2484
Keith Drieberg PhD, Chair, Associate Professor
- 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.
dpenner@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2984
David Penner PhD, Director of Leadership Studies, Professor
- 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
(951)785-2315
Maria Kim MS, Assistant Professor
- BS, Biology, Andrews University
- MS, Biology, Loma Linda University
- Single-Subject Credential, Biological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton
(951)785-2074
John Chen PhD, Assistant Professor
- PhD, Educational Administration, Andrews University
- M.S Exercise Science, Washington State Univeristy
Research Interests: Best Practices for Educational Admins, Stress and Mental Health in Educational Admin, Legal aspects and best practices in Educational Admin, Special Education issues in Adventist K-12 Schools.
Vy Cao PhD, Assistant Professor
- BA, Business Administration, Sai Gon University
- MBA, California State University, East Bay
- PhD, Instructional Leadership, La Sierra University
Research Interests: Social Identity, Ethnic Minorities, Youth Psychology, Media Use, and Positive Psychology
August Champlin PhD, Associate Professor
- BA, Music, La Sierra University
- MA, English, La Sierra University
- MA, Education, TESOL Concentration, La Sierra University
- PhD, Education, University of California, Riverside
Research Interests: Writing Methods, TESOL Methods, Standards Based Learning, Holistic Educational History & Methods
Department of Behavioral Health
(951) 785-2267
Sophorn Choau PhD, LMFT, Assistant Professor, co-chair
- BA, Psychology, University of California, Riverside
- MA, Psychology, Chapman University, Ontario
PhD, Marital and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University
Research Interests: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Intergenerational Transference, Postpartum Depression, Neurodiversity and Sports Performance, Gambling Disorder
zzhao@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2284
Zixuan "Sharon" Zhao PhD, Assistant Professor, co-chair
- 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
Research Interests:
(951) 785-2334
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.
sgregg@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2809
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
sbanjoko@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2267
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
ekido@lasierra.edu
(951) 785-2972
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
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