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Instructional Design George Hanshaw Education: Education, M.Ed., Penn State Psychology Psy.D., University of the Rockies Professional Experience: Director of eLearning Operations, Los Angeles Pacific University Performance Consultant Twenty-First Century Learner Learning and Development Lead, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics I have worked in and with some of the most innovative teams in the country. Psychology of human performance has given me the opportunity to discover how high performing and innovative teams work. Courses Taught PSYC 590, PSYC 510, XEDU 550, XEDU 520 My Passion: Engaging with emerging experts in our field within the classroom is exhilarating. Seeing and helping learners connect with relevant content and seeing how they make multiple connections with the content is fascinating. I may be learning more than my students through our interactions. Hobbies: Driving my Jeep, Exercising

Liberal Studies / Education Richard James Noblett Education: EdD, University of Southern California; MA, Educational Technology, Azusa Pacific University Professional Experience: Director of Student Achievement, Baldwin Park USD. My professional area of expertise is ensuring high achievement for all learners, mentoring, coaching and professional learning and development. Proven to be an energetic leader and innovative problem-solver focused on making student-centered decisions aligned with district goals while working to eliminate barriers to success and identifying opportunities for growth. A skilled facilitator that engages all stakeholders in the use of data to promote innovation in curriculum, programs, and structures. A leader who focuses on what’s strong, not what’s wrong and allows team members the opportunity to use their strengths to contribute to achieving the district vision. A lifelong learner committed to improving the ability to meet student needs in an ever-changing global economy. Courses Taught My Passion: My passion for teaching stems from the personal satisfaction I obtain by helping someone learn something new and the numerous benefits it has on my own understanding. Hobbies: Reading, travel, music, swimming, learning, and technology

Rylee Ellis Success Coach

Hannah Darrow Success Coach

Kyle Quisenberry Senior Student Accounts Specialist

Evelyn Valenzuela Director of Student Success

Health Sciences Robert Carter III Education: MPH, PhD, The University of North Texas Health Science Center Professional Experience: Director, Pre-Hospital Research Program, United States Army Institute of Surgical Research. Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio – UT Health San Antonio. Most of my career has been in medical research as well as project management. Courses Taught MPH 690, MPH 500, MPH 620, MPH 625 My Passion: I am passionate about public health education. I enjoy the creativity of teaching adult learners in a stimulating virtual educational environment. I am most happy when I can share my passion and watch my students grow mentally and emotionally. With good health we have hope and with hope life is awesome! Hobbies: Traveling, fishing, antiquing

Humanities John Washatka Education: EdD, Regent University; MA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Professional Experience: Assistant Professor, Los Angeles Pacific University, Associate Professor, Mount Vernon Nazarene University Courses Taught MO 101, PHIL 205, ASTU 490, ASTU 495, MLOS 529 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 truth is God’s truth. Education, then, becomes part of the foundation of establishing a relationship with God. Hobbies: None

Jennifer Thompson Controller

Business / Management, Criminal Justice / Public Administration, Health Sciences, Psychology Daniel Lebowitz Education: MS, Oregon State University Professional Experience: Actuary, Kaiser Permanente Online Math Instructor, Grand Canyon University. For a short time I was an actuary in the health insurance sector. Ever since, I have been teaching for Christian universities online. Courses Taught STAT 280 My Passion: God’s consistency in His Word and the properties of mathematics are similar in how they are both consistent. This is a major driver in my passion for teaching mathematics, and I feel that I can help students not only gain respect for mathematics, but towards the Word of God. Hobbies: Wife, children, golfing, bowling, and traveling.

Health Sciences Lisa Baptiste Education: MS, West Virginia University Professional Experience: Adjunct Chemistry Professor, Los Angeles Pacific University and Senior Department Chair of Natural Sciences for Georgia Military College Global Online Leadership College. For most of my career, I have taught all areas of Chemistry at various colleges and universities. Courses Taught CHEM 115 My Passion: God has blessed me with the knowledge and patience to teach Chemistry. I love learning and as an instructor, I constantly learn from my students as well as other colleagues. My goal always is to shine the light of Jesus and share my knowledge of Chemistry. At LAPU, I get to do both, what a blessing! Hobbies: Swimming, House Hunter Shows, Online Shopping

Carrie Tilton Manager of Admissions Processing & Data