Faculty & Staff
Meet the Faculty and Staff of the Teacher Education & Foundations department of the James R. Watson & Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education at CSUSB. Discover a diverse group of experienced professors and staff members who bring knowledge, expertise, and passion to their roles. Whether it's innovative research, effective teaching strategies, or impactful community engagement, our faculty and staff are committed to fostering excellence in teacher education and preparing the next generation of educators. Explore their profiles to learn more about their qualifications, research interests, and contributions to the field, and witness firsthand the exceptional team driving the success of our department.
Lasisi Ajayi
Department Chair/Professor
lajayi@csusb.edu | (909) 537-7603
Office: CE 266
Jennifer Navarro
Administrative Support Assistant
jennifer.navarro@csusb.edu | (909) 537-7405
Cruz Tanori
Administrative Support Coordinator
cruz.tanori@csusb.edu | (909) 537-7405
Karen Escalante
Assistant Professor
Karen.Escalante@csusb.edu | (909) 537-7626
Office: CE 275
Jordan Fullam
Associate Professor
Jordan.Fullam@csusb.edu | (909) 537-5607
Office: CE 245
Mark Groen
Professor
mgroen@csusb.edu | (909) 537-7625
Office: CE 271
Young Hwang
Professor
yhwang@csusb.edu | (909) 537-5672
Office: CE 361
Todd Jennings
Professor
Todd.Jennings@csusb.edu | (909) 537-5655
Office: CE 253
Jeanette Zambrano
Assistant Professor
jeanette.zambrano@csusb.edu | (909) 537-5692
Office: CE 269
Tamara Roose
Assistant Professor
tamara.roose@csusb.edu | (909) 537-4569
Office: CE 227
Enrique Murillo, Jr
Professor
emurillo@csusb.edu | (909) 537-5632
Office: CE 235
Golge Seferoglu
Associate Professor
Golge.Seferoglu@csusb.edu
(909) 537-5658
Office: CE 273
Xinying Yin
Associate Professor
xyin@csusb.edu | (909) 537-5696
Office: CE 328
Becky Sumbera
Assistant Dean/Associate Professor
Becky.Sumbera@csusb.edu | (909) 537-4413
Office: CE 221B
Halil Tasova
Assistant Professor
Halil.Tasova@csusb.edu | (909) 537-4212
Office: CE 329
Yewon Sung
Assistant Professor
yewon.sung@csusb.edu | (909) 537-7595
Office: CE 330
Jordi Solsona-Puig
Assistant Professor
jordi.solsona-puig@csusb.edu | (909) 537-5531
Office: CE 277
Jonathan Hall
Assistant Professor
jlhall@csusb.edu | (909) 537-5640
Office: CE 326
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The Department of Teacher Education & Foundations (TEF) houses eight different programs to suit a variety of career-minded students or students looking to improve their academic accomplishments. Are you ready to embark on a transformative path in education? Look no further! Discover diverse opportunities with our comprehensive teaching credential programs, empowering master's programs, and specialized certificate programs. Join our vibrant community of learners and unlock your potential as an educator where passion meets purpose. Explore our cutting-edge offerings and set your sights on a future filled with impact and success. Your extraordinary educational adventure begins here!
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