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Dr. Mike Rivas

 
 

SAEP position

Director
 

Education

B.A., Bible, Minor:  Chemistry, Harding University, 1982
M.Ed., Science Education, University of Houston, 1988
Ph.D., Teaching and Learning with an emphasis in Science Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2003

 

Credentials

University of Houston
Tennessee- Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Physical Science; 1990   
Texas- Composite Science; 1988  

Teaching Experience

  • Assistant Professor, California State University, Northridge,; 2003 – Present 
  • Teacher, Mira Costa High School; 2000 - 2001   
  • Irvine Fellow, Humanities and Teacher Education Department, Pepperdine University;  1997 - 2000
  • Science Intern Coordinator, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1998 - 1999
  • Teacher and Coach, Calabasas High School, 1996 - 1997
  • Teacher, Athletic Director, Coach, Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet School, 1990 - 1996  
  • Teacher and Coach, Northland Christian School,  1985 - 1990   
  • Teacher and Coach, Incarnate Word Academy, 1983 - 1984    
  • Teacher and Coach, Corpus Christi Christian School, 1982 - 1983   
 

Honors and Awards

Pepperdine University 
Irvine Foundation Fellowship; 1997 - 2000       
                        
Metro Schools of Nashville
21st Century Classroom Teacher Technology Award; 1993 - 1996                               
            
Career Ladder III within the Tennessee Educational System; 1995