OSS - Key Persons
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- Professor Emeritus / College of Education
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- Undergraduate Advisor, Child Development & Liberal Studies Office for Student Success San Diego Child Development
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- Dean
- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Operations Analyst
- Department Coordinator
- Maintenance / Repairs, College - Wide / Department Coordinator
Alyssa Ancheta has been with the College of Education since 2004. She joined the Dean's Office in 2013 as an administrative coordinator. Alyssa is an SDSU alumnus.
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- Executive Assistant
- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Dean 's Office and Support Staff Website
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- Executive Director Special Education / San Diego Unified School
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- Analyst
- Credential Analyst Dean
Ann (Nhung) Nguyen currently serves as a Credential Analyst in the College of Education's Office of Student Services. She joined the college in 2008, having previously worked at National University as a Technical Support Specialist and Transcript Coordinator. Ann works with credential candidates to ensure they have satisfied all requirements necessary to earn a California teaching/services credential. She also serves as a prospective student advisor. Ann holds a bachelor's degree in Accountancy from National University.
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- Executive Advisor, Student and Equity Affairs / University of California
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Department Coordinator
- Department Coordinator ( EDL )
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- College of Education in 2008 As the Director
- Director of Accreditation, Program Review and Assessment & Lecturer / Dean
- Teacher Preparation Data Sources
Dr. Nina Salcedo Potter joined the College of Education in 2008 as the Director of Assessment. Her background is in educational measurement, statistics and research design. Her research interests include formative program evaluation and outcomes-based assessment. She works with faculty and administrators to use assessment data to help make decisions at the student, class, program, and college level. Before coming to SDSU, Dr. Potter was the Director of Assessment for a school district in Washington and state and taught early childhood special education.
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & CFD Lecturer / Dean
- Department Coordinator
- Student - Related Issues and Grievances
- Teacher Preparation Data Sources
Dr. Patricia Lozada-Santone has focused her research efforts on the application of social learning theory to issues in education and health care, health promotion and disease prevention. She has over 30 years of working experience in the field of Public Health and Education; she has received numerous awards, locally, nationally and internationally, for her contributions to minority health and education programs and outstanding service to public health and education. She serves on many State and National Boards and does consultant work for State and Federal Agencies such as the United States Information Agency Bureau, CDC, NCI, & NIH and Latin American Countries. Dr. Patricia Lozada-Santone was named Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the College of Education at SDSU in December 2001.
Her areas of expertise include teacher education, urban education, public health education and leadership. During her twenty years at SDSU, Dean Lozada-Santone has developed collaborations with local schools, school districts, and community agencies. As the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Dr. Lozada-Santone's primary responsibilities are to "help students deal with issues that interfere with their academic progress." She listens to students to assess what is hindering them from succeeding academically and then helps them find the assistance and resources they need to resolve issues. Dr. Lozada-Santone has had a long-standing commitment to the development of diverse underrepresented students. She has long been involved with programs that promote academic excellence among students who come from underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Dr. Lozada-Santone is also the Director of the College of Education's Global/Cultural Experience Program. In this position, Dr. Lozada-Santone oversees the creation of a range of international experiences that reflect the fundamental educational goals and objectives of the college. The experiences will facilitate students' development of the knowledge, skills, and level of cultural awareness that will prepare them for global citizenship in the twenty-first century.
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Academic Processes Analyst / Dean
- Department Coordinator
Elsa Tapia has been with San Diego State University since 1998 where she has served in the capacity of administrative coordinator for Learning Design and Technology (formerly Educational Technology) and in her current job as the College of Education's operations analyst. She holds a B.S in Criminal Justice Administration and an M.A. in Educational Technology from San Diego State University. For fun, she likes to take her dog Misty to the dog park and run half marathons.
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Program Coordinator
- Program Coordinator ( JDP )
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
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- Undergraduate Advisor, Child Development & Liberal Studies Office for Student Success San Diego Child Development
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- DRI Faculty Fellow
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Department Coordinator
- Department Coordinator ( CSP )
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- IT Help Desk Manager / Dean
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Department Coordinator ( ARPE )
If you have any ARPE-related questions, please feel free to reach out to Kim at kdanh@sdsu.edu.
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Administrative Support Coordinator / Special Education / San Diego
- Department Coordinator ( SPED )
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- Adjunct Professor Former Executive Director, City of San Diego Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention
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- Dean
- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Branding ( Logos
- Faculty & Staff Directory, College - Wide
- Web Content Management System Training and Support ( Modern Campus CMS, Formerly Omni CMS )
- Web Content Updates, Admissions
- Web Page and Website Content Updates / Department or Program Web Content Manager
Before joining the Dean's Office team in 2013, Manny served as the Web Developer for the SDSU Division of Academic Engagement & Student Achievement and the Pre-College Institute. Manny has presented on topics related to web usability, accessibility, and other best practices at national conferences including the annual Council for Opportunity in Education Conference in Washington D.C.
Manny is an SDSU alumnus having completed his bachelor's in Liberal Studies in 2004. He has a Professional Certificate in Digital Media & Marketing from SDSU as well. In 2018, Manny earned an M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology from CSU Fullerton.
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- Dean
- Director of Development
- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Development / Donations / Giving / Philanthropic Support
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Associate Professor / School of Teacher Education / San Diego
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Marketing & Communications
- Marketing and Communications Officer / Dean
- Social Media
- Video Assistant
Michael Klitzing has more than eight years of experience in marketing and communications in higher education. Prior to joining the College of Education team, he served as communications specialist for SDSU's "Be International" campaign in the Division of Student Affairs, highlighting SDSU's international programs across multiple platforms. He previously worked at Northwestern University where he was a senior writer in the Office of Alumni Relations and Development. Michael is a proud SDSU alumnus, holding a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in History.
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- Superintendent / Sweetwater Union High School
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- Global Education ( Study Abroad ), Developing Faculy - Led Programs
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- Dean
- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Operations Manager
- Department Coordinator
- Grants and Contracts ( Foundation ) Proposals
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- Associate Dean for Research, College of Education & Associate Professor
- Research & Innovation Homepage
Dr. Haine-Schlagel received her PhD in clinical psychology from Arizona State University and completed post-doctoral training in child mental health services research at the Child & Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC) through the University of California, San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego. She is currently an investigator at CASRC, as well as a licensed psychologist and certified trainer for an evidence-based engagement intervention for child and family services. Prior to joining the CFD faculty, Dr. Haine-Schlagel was an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University. Her research focuses on understanding and promoting family participation in child and family mental health services. Go to Dr. Haine-Schlagel's lab website (PACS lab).
Education
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Arizona State University
M.A. Clinical Psychology, Arizona State University
B.A. Psychology with highest honors, Emory University
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director, School Psychology Program Professor
- Email Marketing & Automation, Templating ( Salesforce Marketing Cloud )
Samuel Song comes to SDSU from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas where he was a professor of school psychology. His scholarship focuses on school safety and bullying issues, healthy school cultures and climates for minoritized students and families, culturally responsible mental health in schools, and social justice in school psychology. A fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), he is the 2020 recipient of the Jean Baker Service and Practice Award bestowed by the Division 16 of APA, is an Associate Editor for School Psychology Review and is an editorial board member on the top journals in the field. He has two books on social justice and school psychology and is the principal investigator of the Restorative Schools Project and director of the Education Services and Family Collaboration.
Samuel enjoys weightlifting competitively with his son, comparing gourmet burgers to In-N-Out and training the next generation of "movers and shakers" in school psychology.
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- Data Administrator for the College of Education
- Manager of Data Systems and Reporting / Dean
Sandra Kahn is the Data Administrator for the College of Education, where she supports administrative decision-making, assessment and accreditation. Sandra has a Master of Arts degree in Education with a Concentration in Educational Leadership and a Specialization in Postsecondary Education. She earned her bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego.
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- Assistant
- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Senior Associate
- Personnel Matters, College - Wide
- Recruitment, Student
- Security, Computer and Technological
- Senior Associate Dean & Professor / Dean
- Senior Associate Dean & Professor Dean 's Office San Diego
Dr. Garrity is the Senior Associate Dean and previously served as the Department Chair of the Department of Child and Family Development at San Diego State University. She was a practitioner in the field of early care and education for almost twenty years as a Head Start teacher and administrator, program director for a state funded program, and literacy coach. She teaches classes on language and literacy, social emotional development, and infant/toddler and preschool development. Her research involves the exploration of how best practices are implemented in the field, with a focus on behavior guidance policies, early childhood workforce development, and teacher beliefs in programs serving culturally and linguistically diverse students. Dr. Garrity's research examines the socio-cultural and linguistic complexities of educational settings. She loves babies, books, and the beach. She is also a proud #Aztecforlife, having earned her M.S. in Child and Family Development from SDSU.
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
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- Manager of Admissions Office for Student Success San Diego Admissions
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- Undergraduate Advisor, Child Development & Liberal Studies Office for Student Success San Diego Child Development
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Administrative Support Coordinator / School of Teacher Education / San Diego
- Department Coordinator ( STE )
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- Front Desk Coordinator Dean
- Office Administrative Support Coordinator, With Questions for COE Administration, Faculty or Support Staff
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- President / San Diego College of Continuing Education
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- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Administrative Support Coordinator II
- Department Coordinator ( DLE )
Wendy brings over two decades of administrative expertise in higher education to her current role. Since 2016, she has been an integral part of San Diego State University's Department of Dual Language & English Learner Education (DLE), following her tenure at the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences. Notably, Wendy was honored with the prestigious 2018 Presidential Staff Excellence Award for her innovative contributions.
Originally from Los Angeles, Wendy earned her Bachelor's in Apparel Design from California State University Northridge. Her proficiency in Spanish enriches her professional interactions. Beyond her career, Wendy indulges in hobbies such as watching movies, crafting activities, and exploring nature through hikes. However, her greatest joy stems from cherished moments spent with her family.
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- Dean
- Member of the Curriculum Committee
- Dean, College of Education