Education: PhD, Northern Illinois University Professional experience: Associate Professor of English / English Department Coordinator, Kishwaukee College; Adjunct English Faculty, Los Angeles Pacific University My Passion: One of my life’s great pleasures is working with motivated students who want to learn and work hard to do so. Hobbies: Swimming, running, reading, writing, traveling Courses taught: ENG…Continue Reading Todd West
Education: MA, Azusa Pacific University College Professional experience: Manager of Support Central. I have had diverse working experience in various departments within higher education. I have managed teams of financial aid counselors and academic advisors. I have also worked in Enrollment helping students with the initial admissions process. Prior to my time in higher education,…Continue Reading Matthew Womack
Education: EdD, Regent University; MA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Professional Experience: Assistant Professor, Los Angeles Pacific University, Associate Professor, Mount Vernon Nazarene University My Passion: The true value of learning is we learn more about ourselves, our communities and our world. Since education is about learning truth and truths, we learn about God, since all…Continue Reading John Washatka
Education: PhD, Biola University; MS Counseling (MFCC), California State University, Fullerton Professional Experience: Spanish Lecturer; Spanish Adjunct Professor; Spanish teacher; Academic-Matriculation Counselor in Higher Education; Vice-President & Executive Director of a non-profit organization. My Passion: I enjoy partnering and encouraging students in learning and to live out their God-given life purpose. Hobbies: Dedicated to serving…Continue Reading Jacqueline Vara
Education: DMin, Houston Graduate School of Theology MEd, Liberty University MDiv, Liberty University MPC, Liberty University Professional Experience: Adjunct Faculty, Los Angeles Pacific University. Adjunct Faculty, Grand Canyon University Adjunct Faculty, Houston Community College. Most of my career has been in higher education, primarily teaching EDUC, ENGL, and HUMA courses. My Passion: I love helping…Continue Reading Pastor Maurice Smarr
Education: MA, Azusa Pacific University Professional Experience: President, S&S Consulting; Remote Educator, Alpha Omega Academy; Instructor, LAPU. Project management for InfoSec. The majority of my career has been in education, teaching English, writing, and literature. My Passion: Students of all ages can learn how to write and how to be writers. It is my pleasure…Continue Reading Wendy Sheets
Education: PhD, North West University; MMin, Clarks Summit University; MTh, South African Theological Seminary Professional Experience: Professor of Theological and Intercultural Studies, Cultural Intelligence Consultant & Educational Design Specialist My Passion: Seeing people study the text and see how it applies to their life and the difference it can make to their perspective is profoundly…Continue Reading Darryl Meekins
Education: MPH, Grand Canyon University Professional Experience: Graduate School Program Manager & Adjunct Faculty, Azusa Pacific University. I have worked in community health and higher education with an emphasis on working with at-risk populations facing barriers to equity and limited access to health and education. My Passion: I am passionate about serving the at-risk individual…Continue Reading Belen McDaniel
Education: Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Arizona State University Professional Experience: Instructor and Subject Matter Expert, Liberty University. I instruct and design courses in the arts for online environments. My Passion: Student success is my top priority as a studio foundation and art appreciation instructor. I consider it a privilege to work with young artists…Continue Reading Cameron Luft
Educational Background MA, Life Pacific University Professional Experience Student Success Manager, LAPU Licensed Minister, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel Serving students in non-traditional formats has been a theme of my academic career as an administrator over the last 20 years. I am proud of the ways we have worked to redefine co-curricular experiences in…Continue Reading Tara Lopez