Teacher Education Faculty

Overview

The Department of Teacher Education faculty is comprised of professors committed to preparing effective teachers and other educational professionals for California's diverse schools. The faculty have recognized expertise and are active in the professional discipline of Teacher Education. They are supplemented by a select group of lecturers drawn from respected universities and public schools in the Bay Area.

Faculty Members

• Eric Engdahl, Department Chair
• Li-Ling Chen, Professor
• Denise Fleming, Professor
• Valerie Helgren-Lempesis, Associate Professor
• Talya Kemper, Assistant Professor
• Michele Korb, Professor
• Julie McNamara, Associate Professor
• James Mitchell, Professor
• Lettie Ramirez, Professor
• Shadi Roshandel, Assistant Professor
• Lyn Scott, Assistant Professor
• Mary Soto, Assistant Professor

Program Coordinators

• Masters Educational Technology Leadership - Li-Ling Chen
• Masters Early Childhood Education and Masters Curriculum & Instruction- Valerie Helgren-Lempesis
• Masters Reading & Literacy - Denise Fleming
• Accreditation Coordinator - Shadi Roshandel
• Single Subject Credential Program Coordinator, PACT Coordinator, Intern Coordinator - Dania Massey
• Multiple Subject Credential Program Coordinator, PACT Coordinator, Intern Coordinator - Kelly Moore
• Single Subject Placement Coordinators - TBA
• Multiple Subject Placement Coordinators - TBA