INTRODUCTION

Sherwood Best completed her Ph.D. in Special Education and Educational Psychology from the University of California, Riverside, in 1995. She is the Program Coordinator for the education specialist credential and masters programs in Physical and Health Impairments (PHI) in the Division of Special Education at CSULA. She also coordinates the Added Authroization programs in Orthopedic Impairments (OI) and Other Health Impairments (OHI) that add expertise to existing education specialist credentials.

Teaching Interests

I teach multiple classes in our secondary teacher education credential program, including Secondary Teaching Methods, Classroom Management, Student Teaching Seminar, Advanced Methods, and more. I also teach undergraduate reading and writing classes. I believe all students deserve high quality teachers and strong college and career options.

Research

Rick Fraser PhD is a licensed therapist and holds advanced degrees in Sociology, Divinity and Marriage & Family Therapy. He is an adjunct professor at California State University Los Angeles and Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena.  Additionally, Rick also serves as a speaker for the Pasadena Superior Court as a resource for parents who are making custody decisions.

INTRODUCTION

I am a social psychologist and statistician. I am particularly interested in aspects of sexual and romantic attraction (sexual desire; passionate, companionate, compassionate, and other types of love; romanticism; mate preference; etc.). My area of statistical expertise is multivariate analysis. I enjoy collaborating with students and colleagues; this has allowed me to conduct research in diverse areas (eating disorders, cancer screening, helping behavior, stereotyping, jury decision-making).

INTRODUCTION