Dean's Remarks
Living in the Tension
Often, in writing a message to you, the words flow easily -- an idea emerges from personal devotions, something I have read, or a conversation -- and sharing it comes readily. This month, there are so many competing thoughts and realities --
  • We celebrate our graduates! What an accomplishment! We will honor you in the University’s virtual commencements on May 8. And, we applaud our faculty and staff who have continued to serve faithfully and with deep investment through this year of virtual learning.
    • And, yet, amidst our celebrations, we are faced almost daily with brutal news of the realities of threats and harm experienced by African Americans and Asian American/Pacific Islanders that cannot be explained away as occasional incidents. We realize anew that deep systemic change is needed.
    • Lord, help us to pray, speak, and act in support of those at risk and against systemic injustices...
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Our very own Stacy Kula, PhD, has been awarded the AAHHE Book of the Year Award - Edited Volume Category, as a co-editor of the book

High-Achieving Latino Students: Successful Pathways Toward College and Beyond

Based on Faculty Evaluation System (FES) data, the following decisions were recently announced.
Join us in congratulating the following faculty members.

Craig W Bartholio, EdD
Promoted to:
Associate Professor, Division of Teacher Education
Lewis Bonney, PhD
Professor, Department of School Counseling and School Psychology
5 years term Tenure Notice of Appointment
Paul Flores, PhD
Director, Liberal Studies/Undergraduate Education K-8 Program
Professor, Division of Teacher Education
5 years term Tenure Notice of Appointment
Ie May Freeman, EdD
Assistant Professor, Division of Teacher Education
5 years term Tenure Notice of Appointment
Julia Johnson, EdD
Program Coordinator, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Program
Assistant Professor, Department of School Counseling and School Psychology
3 years extended Notice of Appointment
Amber Lynwood, EdD
Assistant Professor, Division of Teacher Education
3 years extended Notice of Appointment
Robert Martin, PhD
Professor, Fieldwork and Internship Coordinator,
School Counseling and School Psychology
3 years extended Notice of Appointment
David R Morrison, EdD
Chair and Professor, School Counseling and School Psychology
5 years term Tenure Notice of Appointment
Congratulations to the upcoming May Class of 2021!
Congratulations to our May 2021 Graduates! You are cordially invited to attend the virtual commencement, which will honor our graduates with a full graduation ceremony.

SOE Faculty Literature Recommendations

See what books our faculty members are currently reading!
THANK YOU.
#APUGivingDay 2021 Was a Success!
Thank you to all who participated in #APUGivingDay. We had 20 donors donate over $3,000 to the School of Education Scholarship Fund!
We are so grateful for you and your investment in the School of Education to help graduate difference makers who advance God's work in the world. We couldn't have done it without you!

*SOE Online Preview Night

April 29 | 6pm-7pm, PST


Prospective students-- Join us for a time of Q&A to learn more about our program offerings on Wednesday, February 24.

*Spring 2021 Virtual Commencement

May 8 | 10am and 3pm, PST

Please join us to honor and celebrate our Spring 2021 graduates
  • 10am - Undergraduate Virtual Commencement, Bachelor's Degrees
  • 3pm - Graduate Virtual Commencement, Master's and Doctoral Degrees

"Putting Your Best Foot Forward"
Virtual Educator Hiring Preparation Panel

Date TBD


We will be hosting a virtual panel discussion where several local Superintendents will help inform job seekers how to be an asset to their future districts and schools.
More information to come
*Not an APU School of Education sponsored event
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools 2021 Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair
Potential teacher candidates can explore the benefits of the teaching profession and learn about substitute/teaching opportunities in San Bernardino County through your mobile device, tablet, or laptop. Credentialed educators can learn about upcoming jobs and connect with participating San Bernardino school districts from your mobile device, tablet or laptop.
AAEE Virtual Career Fairs for Teachers
AAEE and Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) have partnered to bring you 3 virtual career fair opportunities for 2021: March 11th, April 29th, and June 10th. Attend one (or more!) of these events to fill classrooms with quality teachers.
Discount pricing is available to AAEE Members and for those wishing to recruit at all three events. Teacher candidates can participate for free!
Check out our Calendar of Events page on the SOE website to see more exciting opportunities and updates!
Handshake is APU's career network for all students and alumni to connect with businesses and organizations for jobs and internships.
Visit apu.joinhandshake.com to get started.
This service is supported by the Career Center
P: (626) 815-2103 | E: career@apu.edu

Destiny Razo, a current graduate student of the School of Education explains how your donation to the School of Education Scholarship Fund can help our students finish their programs so that they may go out into the world of education to be Difference. Makers.

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