Mike Rivas

 

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SAEP position

Director
 

Education

 
University California at Santa Barbara
Ph.D.: Teaching and Learning, with an emphasis in science education; 2003

University of Houston
M.Ed.: Science Education; 1988
 
Harding University
B.A.: Bible, Minor: Chemistry; 1982            

 

Credentials

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

Teaching Experience

  • Assistant Professor, California State University; 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 at 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