Richard J. Lopez Ed.D

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling

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EDUCATION:

• M.S., Educational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University
• M.S., Education, Azusa Pacific University
• B.A., Human Development, Hope International University

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Tier II Administration Credential
• Tier I Administration Credential
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Counseling

CAREER HISTORY:

• Child Welfare & Attendance Supervisor: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, 1996 - 2003
• Counselor: El Dorado High School, 2003 - 2003
• Youth Pastor: Calvary Church of Placentia, 2002 – 2006
• Valencia High School Assistant Principal, 2006-2014
• Valencia High School Principal, 2014-2016
• Assistant Principal: Valencia High School, 2006 - Present
• PYLUSD Director of Personnel, 2016- Present

COURSES:

• Adolescent Development
• Child Development

KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:

• El Dorado High School Staff Member of the Year - 2002
• Valencia High School Staff Member of the Year - 2007
• Valencia High School Staff Member of the year - 2015
• Placentia Linda Unified Managers (Plum) Member, 1996-Present
• Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Member, 2015-Present

ACADEMIC INTERESTS:

• Strategies for effective support of at-risk youth
• Program development in high schools
• Shaping culture of organizations
• Professional Learning Communities

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
Traveling, camping, golf, and boating.

FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”  Abraham Lincoln