SECOND CHANCE EDUCATION (SCE) - Key Persons
Dr. Assadi published a variety of educational materials in the field of medicine, health, and biology. One of the best is "Medical School the Nuts and Bolts of getting in." in 2022, available on Amazon, rated #108 in "Medical School Guides" textbooks. Dr. Assadi is a handful of educational and opportunity resources for Delta students, faculties, and staff. He endorsed and recognized in many areas such as:
Excellence in Teaching
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Faculty Equity Training Academy (FETA)
Professional and accountability
Dr. Bernadette Anayah is an educator, scholar, and faculty leader who has worked in the field of English as a Second Language for over thirty years. She has a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership and Human Resource Management from Colorado State University. Her work experience includes teaching in Ireland, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. She has taught for the Los Rios Community College District for the past twenty years and has had extensive experience working with immigrant students. Along with her formal educational qualifications, she has had training in distance education and online learning, accreditation, international education, global citizenry, curriculum development, assessment, service leadership, equity and anti-racism, and cultural competency.
Dr. Anayah is very passionate about helping the refugees and newcomers to the United States by teaching them English and Lifeskills. She joined Second Chance Education as a curriculum developer, senior scholar, and faculty leader.
Dr. Hassi Sadri, the founder of Napoli, a SETA (Sacramento Employment and Training Agency)s' provider, is one of Second Chance Education's partners and supporters. He started Napoli in 1992 and opened the Culinary School Academy in 1997. Hassi Sadri has outstanding international experiences. Hassi has an extensive national and international background in the Culinary Arts, Food & Beverage, and Hotel Management. Having lived in many countries around the world and a life with extensive international travel, he is not only multilingual but is also a connoisseur of international cultures and foods.
He has a Ph.D. in Industrial Management and experience ranging from being the Director of Food & Beverage of a Premiere Hotel/Casino in Reno, General Manager of a Las Vegas Hotel, Restaurant Management, Hotel & Restaurant Consulting for prestigious hotels and restaurants in London, Industrial Kitchen design in Austria, to being the founder of the popular Café Napoli in Sacramento.
Dr. Shellie Higuera has been in education for 27 years. She started her career as a K-12 bilingual teacher (Spanish) and then served in various roles as a School Psychologist, Special Education Program Specialist, Assistant Director of Special Education, and CSU Sacramento university-level Disability Management Counselor.
Dr. Higuera is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and has completed her Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership, Social Justice. Her field experiences include a variety of settings: public schools, correctional settings (Department of California Youth Authority, CYA) for incarcerated youth, California Department of Education, and CSU Sacramento university-level adjunct professor.
Naser A. Ganji, is a dedicated and licensed therapist has a Master's degree in Psychology. With years of experience in the field of psychology he transformed many individuals and families lives. His passion lies in fostering healing, growth, and connection, emplwering his clients to overcome obstacles and discover thier innate strengths. He believe, SELF-ACCEPTANCE is the first step in the path of happiness. He uses the power of now and mindfulness to help his clients tend to their emotions, thoughts, and sensations that occur in the present moment. For the last four years he have been an active member of Radio Bamdad, holding educational and behavioral sessions improving thousands of people among listeners beside his private sessions, which are approximately 900 individuals annually. Naser is one of the SCE team members in supporting those clients are in need of emotional supports, counseling sessions.