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Janice Chavez, Ph.D.
Executive Director Education Programs
Dr. Chavez comes to Santa Clara from California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), where she was Professor of Special Education. While at CSUB she served as Director of the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs and Interim Dean for the Division of Graduate Studies and Research. Prior to her appointment at CSUB, Dr. Chavez was Professor of Special Education at California State University, Fresno, where she held a number of leadership positions during her 15 plus years on the faculty.
The recipient of a number of awards for excellence in teaching and for leadership, Dr. Chavez has a strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity issues in education. She is a successful grant writer and administrator with experience in developing new teacher-training programs, coordinating accreditation processes, and collaborating with school districts.
Dr. Chavez received her Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in Special Education, with an emphasis in psychology, diagnosis, and research, from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She has worked as a special education teacher and school psychologist and holds credentials in these areas from two states. Her publications are in the areas of teacher expectations, multicultural special education, parent involvement and alternative certification programs.
E-mail: JAChavez@scu.edu
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