DORETHA ANN OQUINN, Ph.D.
[email protected]ACADEMIC PREPARATION:
Ph.D. in Intercultural Education, School of Intercultural Studies, Biola University, La
Mirada, Ca. 1998
Dissertation: Peer Mediation, A Constructive Strategy to Conflict Resolution in an
African American School Context
Advisor: Dr. Judith Lingenfelter
M.A. in Education, School of Education, Biola University, La Mirada, Ca. 1985
Concentration: Christian School Administration
Thesis: Cross-Cultural Education, the Missing Component in Christian School
Leadership
Advisor: Dr. Robert Jones, (deceased)
Post Graduate Studies, Liberal Arts, School of Education, Biola University, La
Mirada, Ca., 1977
Administrative Development and Teaching the Developmentally Gifted, School of
Education, UCLA, Los Angeles, Ca., 1985
Mainstreaming the Developmentally Handicapped Student, School of Education
of Education, California State University, Dominquez Hills, Carson, Ca., 1985
B.A. in Theology, 1973, LIFE Pacific College, San Dimas, Ca.
Minor Concentration: Christian Education, Missions
LANGUAGES:
English and Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Vice Provost, Multi-Ethnic and Cross-Cultural Engagement – July, 2011 - present Supervise and provide guidance for the Director of Multi-Ethnic Programs and Development and leadership for Cross Cultural Engagement (Internationally and in our urban cities (specific Greater Los Angeles Metropolis); Establish the Mosaic Cultural Center; Develop and provide leadership to the development of service learning programs throughout the curriculum through collaboration with School Deans, Program Chairs and other designated colleagues; Work
collaboratively with constituencies as well as missional partnerships off-campus Associate Dean, Masters of Teaching and Learning (MATL) and School Counseling, Arcadia, Point Loma Nazarene University, and Professor of Education, 2008-2011
Associate Dean of Arcadia Campus which serves candidates seeking Multiple/Single Subject Credential; PPS and Special Education Credential MA in Educational Leadership; Counseling; Special Education; Teaching and Learning graduate studies Program…Additional leadership responsibilities two programs and the Program Directors of MATL(Clear, CLAD and Reading Certificate; and PPS/M.A. in School Counseling. Duties involve hiring and supervising of program directors, faculty and staff; marketing, recruiting, advising students; curriculum design and course scheduling; budgeting; planning and designing community organization’s involvement in program development and design;
teaching and other faculty responsibilities; supervising interns and student teachers; serve on university committees and interview panels; overseeing and supervision of the graduate facilities and staff and other related duties. Serve on Academic Council and Graduate Studies Council; PLNU Diversity Council; Wesleyan Grant Committee; Courses Taught: School Communities in a
Pluralistic Society, Mentoring for Action Research Project;
Adjunct Professor, Spring 2000- present
Department of Operation Impact, Azusa Pacific University, Organizational Leadership program in Ghana, Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya, Africa, and Ensenada, Mexico, 2000-present: Courses Taught- Current Issues in Leadership
04-05, 07-08; Leading Across Culture 06-07; Foundation of Personal Leadership Development 03-04, Mentoring and Developing Leaders for the Future, 00-01, 02, 03,08
Program Director for Graduate Studies in Education, Inglewood Satellite Campus and Associate Professor, Biola University Fall 2003– August 2007
Education faculty and oversee and direct an offsite MA and Credential graduate studies Program. Duties involve hiring and supervising of faculty; marketing, recruiting, advising students; curriculum design and course scheduling; budgeting; planning and designing community organization’s involvement in program development and design; teaching and other faculty responsibilities; supervising interns and student teachers; serve on university committees and interview panels; overseeing and supervision of the graduate facilities and staff and other related duties. Supervise thesis and capstone projects. Courses Taught: Research in Culture and Cultural Diversity; Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse students; Foundations of Teaching; Foundations of Education for Second Language Learners.
Program Director and Assistant Professor for the Angeles Institute for Urban Training, Azusa Pacific University, Fall 1999 - 2003
Department of Global Studies and Sociology, Azusa Pacific University, 1999-present Courses Taught -Human Diversity, Intercultural Communication,
Community Organization and Social Change
Director of the Off-Campus Site-Los Angeles -Oversee the overall development and implementation of the Urban Institute program including identifying home-stay families, grassroots internship programs, teaching, student recruitment and advising, budget planning and managing, staff supervision, and all other related duties.
Development and Accreditation Consultant to Joel John Christian Academy – 2004 – 2007
Assist in the program development and design of an Urban Christian High School which involves teacher recruitment, curriculum design and development; review of program manuals; and other program development related activities.
Development of Charter School for Entrepreneurial Education – 2003-05
Serve as a consultant to research state guidelines and criteria for program development; state funding requirements; Charter rules and regulations; development of program manuals for parents and student handbooks; presented before the county board in support of the Charter; met with state officials for program design and development
Supervisor and University Mentor in Teacher Education,
Biola University, 2001 – present-Supervising student teachers and interns who
are working on multiple and single subject teaching credentials
School of Education, Azusa Pacific University, 1997 – 2004
Accreditation Consultant, West Angeles Christian Academy and West Angeles Bible College K-8, 2000-present
-Supervised the accreditation tasks, curriculum development and overall management of total accreditation process, developed and trained the newly formed school education council and all other related responsibilities to the accreditation process for Western Association of Schools and Colleges and Association of Christian Schools International; supervised the articulation agreement for the Bible College and Azusa Pacific University; prepared the written document for articulation and redesigned the structure of the Bible College and the Church.
Adjunct Professor, Spring 1996- 2003
Department of Global Studies and Sociology, Azusa Pacific University:
Department of Education, Azusa Pacific University, Courses-Teaching and
Cultural Diversity, Clinical Supervision and Classroom Management, Student Teacher Supervisor
Department of Education and School of Intercultural Studies Biola University, 1995-present: Courses-Multicultural Education, Intercultural Interpersonal
Adjustment, Philosophy and Values in Education Adjunct Professor, Department of Education, 1997-1999
National University, Course-Teaching the Diverse Classroom
Adjunct Professor, Department of Education, 1987,
School Administrator, Fall, 1983- Spring, 2000
Celeste School Christian School, Inglewood (1989, 1998-99), Ca. Grace Christian School, Norwalk, Ca. (1994-1998), Wilmington Christian School, Wilmington, Ca. (1990-94) and Calvary Christian School, Inglewood, Ca. (1978-1989)
-Educational Leader and Supervision for Staff, Curriculum, safety and student welfare, Budget management, co-curricular activities, Faculty, Staff and Parent Meetings, oversee day to day operations as well as long range planning, and all other school administrative responsibilities.
Staff Developer and Teacher, 1977-1983
Compton Unified School District, Classroom Teacher Calvary Christian School, Inglewood, Ca.
-Mentor Teacher, Classroom Instruction of all teacher related responsibilities FACULTY RESEARCH GRANT:
PLNU Strategic Planning Grant (co-author with Dr. Kim Bogan) for professional development for African American Women and students of PLNU, 2009
Point Loma Nazarene University, May, 2009 – Best Practices to Increase Student Academic Success in Urban Schools,
Results: Designed a new Course-GED 643 Urban Education in American Society for
Fall 2011
Biola University, May, 2005 – “Christian Universities and the Development of Pre-Service Teachers in Urban Education”
GRANTS RECEIVED:
Point Loma Nazarene University, Strategic Planning Grant co-writer for the African American Women in Leadership training meeting, 2009
San Diego Unified Title 1 Funding of $450,000.00 for student enrollment at PLNU, September, 2009
SMEE Alumni Grant, Faculty Research Grant, May, 2009 Biola University, Faculty Research Grant, March, 2007
Council of Christian Colleges and Universities, WLDI (Women’s Leadership
Development Institute), June, 2009, June 2007
International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Silent Voices, Powerful Messages, April 2002
James Stamps Foundation, Development of Library and Health Service for Calvary
Christian School,
1985-86
Mennonite Mutual Aid Fund, Development of Health Service Dept. for Calvary Christian
School, 1986
PAPERS PRESENTED:
Formal and Informal Approaches to the Mentoring of Faculty and Professional People of Color in a Predominantly White Academic Setting, Calvin College, Nov., 2010
Strategies for Engaging and Empowering Parents in the Urban Christian Schools Setting
Practical Strategies for teaching in Urban Christian Schools, Woodcrest Christian
School, August, 2010
Best Practices to Increase Student Academic Success in Urban School, a Transformative leadership strategy for pre-service teachers in closing the Achievement Gap, University
of Redlands, Redlands, Ca. August, 2009
Mentoring Minority Faculty Regarding The Culture of Higher Education Institutions,
Azusa Pacific University, Ca, March, 2009
Best Practices to Increase African American Student Academic Success in Urban Schools, ISSAC Conference, Wayne State University, Hilton Head, South Carolina,
2009
Best Practices to Increase Student Academic Success in Urban Schools, International
School Reform Conference, Vancouver, Canada, December, 2007
Cross-Cultural Curriculum Development, ACSI Urban Summit, Colorado Springs,
January 2005
Peer Mediation-A Constructive Conflict Resolution Strategy in Urban Schools, National
Black Family Institute, Fall 04
Awareness of Cross-Cultural Curriculum Development, ACSI Teacher Convention,
November, 2004
Diversity and Curriculum Development, ACSI Teachers Convention, Fall 03 PUBLICATIONS:
O,Quinn, D. Contributing Author and Editor to NCATE Accreditation Document for School of Education Graduate Programs at Point Loma Nazarene University
O’Quinn, D. Contributing Author and Editor to the California Commission on Teacher Certification (CCTC), New Clear Program Assessment for the School of Education, January, 2010
O’Quinn, D. Contributing Author and Editor to the California Commission on Teacher Certification (CCTC), Reading and Clad Certificate, Pupil Personnel Services Assessments and Clear Credential, Reading and Clad Certificate, Pupil Personnel Services Biennial Report for Point Loma Nazarene University School of Education, December, 2009
O’Quinn, D. Contributor to devotional collections from women in the Academy on Grief from violence edited by June Hetzel, Biola University, in progress 2009
Johnson, Amanda, et.al O’Quinn, D. (2009) Our Voices, Issues Facing African American
Women, Chapter contribution on Black Women and Marriage, chapter 9 Moody Press,
O’Quinn, D. (2008), Women in Leadership Ministry. Media Press Publications Larson, Susan, et.al O’Quinn, D. (2007) Alone in Marriage pgs 34-36, Moody Press O’Quinn, D. (2007), Peer Mediation, Constructive Conflict Resolution Strategy and the
African American Student, National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Krinon Publication,
O’Quinn, D., Silent Voice, Powerful Messages: The Historical Influence and
Contribution of the African-American Experience in the Foursquare Gospel Movement.
CA. International Church of The Foursquare Gospel, 2002.
O’Quinn, D. (2002), Filled with Power. Advance Magazine. 38(4)Mar-Apr. ppgs. 8-9.
Developing Women in Leadership through the Mentoring Process, Foursquare Women’s
CONFERENCE WORKSHOP AND SEMINAR LEADER:
Christian City Schools that Make a Difference, ACSI Teachers Convention, 2009 Global Education and the Christian School, ACSI Teachers Convention, 2008
Developing Cross-Cultural Awareness in the School Curriculum, ACSI Teachers
Convention, 2008
Women’s Conference, Orange Foursquare Church, Orange, New Jersey, 2009 Diversity Trainer, Valley Christian School Systems, K-12, Cerritos, Ca.
Revival, Reformation and Restoration of Urban Christian Schools, ACSI Teachers
Convention, 2008
Panel Participant and Biola Faculty Conference, Biola University, August, 2005 Diversity and Biola Faculty, Biola University, January 2005
Urban Youth and Educational Development for Higher Education, Delta Sorority Youth
Educational Summit, 2003-2005
Developing a Healthy Life as a School Administrator, ACSI Teachers Convention, Fall
03
Developing and Mentoring Youth in the Urban Setting, Urban Institute Summer
Conference, Azusa , Ca. 2002
Developing Women in Leadership through Mentoring, Foursquare Convention, San
Francisco, Ca. 2003
Community Organization and Urban Development and Faith Based Organizations,
International Foursquare Church Convention, Denver, Colorado, Spring, 2002 and ACSI Teacher Convention
Peer Mediation and the Elementary School Discipline, ACSI Convention, 2002
Teaching in a Multi-Cultural Setting, Cross-Cultural Leadership and Education, ACSI
Teacher’s Convention, Fall, 1992-02
School Budget and Financial Planning, ACSI Administrator’s Conference, Spring 1997 Panel Moderator, Multicultural Issues and the Christian School, ACSI Teacher’s
Convention
Developing Effective Lesson Plans, KID’S STUFF Christian Education Conference, Spring, 1999-02
Anger Management in Urban Youth, Urban Institute Conference, Summer, 2000, 01, 02 Teaching in a Multi-Cultural Classroom, CMTA Convention, Fall, 1999-00
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/CIVIC SERVICE:
Association of Black Women in Higher Education (ABWHE)
CTC Accreditation Team Member, Hayward USD, Induction Program, 2011
External Reviewer for Azusa Pacific University Ethnic Studies Minor Program, January, 2010 (in progress)
CTC Accreditation Team Member, Touro University, School of Education, 2010 ACSI/ WASC Accreditation Team Member, Horizon Preparatory School K-8, 2010 External Reviewer for Life Pacific College, Education Minor Program, November, 2009 Turnaround Schools Treatment, TV proposal, co-producer, (in progress), October, 2009 American Association Conference on Teacher Education Leadership Academy
Participant, June, 2009
Board of Institutional Reviewers (BIR), Commission on California Teacher Credentialing, Sacramento, Ca., 2009
Member of the National Council of Staff Development for Educators, 2009 Chapel Speaker, Life Pacific College, 2009
Site Council for School of Education, Point Loma Nazarene University, 2009 Phi Delta Kappan Educators Association, 2009
Dissertation Committee Member, Capella University, 2009,
International Association of Christian School Administrators and Board Members, 2009 Association Curriculum and Staff Development (ACSD), 2009
Institute for Study of the African American Child (ISAAC) Fellow (Educators for African American Equity in the Classroom), 2009-2010
Black Association and Political Action Committee, San Diego, Ca.2009 Leadership Consultant, Hope’s, House Church, 2008
Articulation Agreement Consultant, West Angeles Bible College, BridgeBuilder, 1005-2007
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., 2005 - current Kappa Omicron Tau San Diego, Youth Advisor, current American Governing Boards (AGB), 2005-2009
Multicultural Affairs and Curriculum Development Council – 2007-current Foursquare Scholars - current
Church Of God In Christ Scholars - current
National Black Family Development Institute - 2007 California Teachers Association – 2005 - current
The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Clearinghouse on Entrepreneurship Education - CELCEE - 2006
National Society of Experiential Education – 2000- 2007
Torrey Honors, Urban Plunge Coordinator, Biola University – 2003-2006 Black Professional Women’s Network – 1999 - current
Urban Educators Coalition (recent development of leaders in Christian Universities that
direct programs for urban cities) – Urban Crew – 2006- current
Former Member, Education Board, Chamber of Commerce, Inglewood – 2003-2007 Director, Pastor’s Summit of Biola University – 2005-2007
National Leadership Summit Participant, Foursquare Leadership – 2005- current Diversity Task Force, Biola University – 2002-2003
CLAD Education Faculty Representative, Biola University - 2002
Consultant, Joel John Christian Academy, Progressive Entrepreneurial Education Chart School – 2003-05
School Board of Education, Ralph Bunche Charter School, 2004 Education Committee, Inglewood Chamber of Commerce, 2003-2007 Accreditation Consultant, BridgeBuilder Connection – 1998-2008
Consultant, Leadership Development Institute, BridgeBuilder Connection – 1998-2008 Educational Community Service for Los Angeles County, 2007
LIFE Pacific College Alumni Board, 1995-1998
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), District Representative, 1993-1995
HONORS AND AWARDS:
CCCU Advanced WALI fellow, June 2011
March, 2011 Outstanding African American Educator of the Year, National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa,
MiLady Award Recipient, A Tribute to Mothers, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and San Diego Delta Foundation, Inc.’s, May 2010
Council of Christian Colleges & University Fellow for Women in Leadership, 2005-2009 Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals, 2007
Delta Kappa Sorority Youth Conference Presenter’s Award, 2007 Distinguished Educator of the Year, 2002, West Angeles Bible College
Councilwoman Yvonne Braithwaite Burke, County of Los Angeles Community Service Award - 2002
LifeTime Achievement Award for Service to the Foursquare Church – 2002
Ordained Minister of the International Church of the Foursquare Church – 1973 - current
INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS:
Kenya, Uganda Ethiopia, East Africa/Ghana, West Africa, Martinique, Israel, (2000-2008) Ensenada and Colexico, Mexico, (2004) Johannesburg and Transki, South Africa, (1992) Panama, C.A. (1973)
SERVICE TO CHURCH:
Faculty, Rock Foursquare Church Institute, Anaheim
Consultant for Team Leadership, Church of God in Christ Denomination
Board of Director for the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel Church, 2005-current
Church Council and School Board Member, Faith Community Foursquare Church, San Diego, August 2009 – current
National and International Women Conference Speaker for the Foursquare Church – 1975- current (U.S., Panama, CA., Transki, Willowvale, South Africa; Ghana, Martinique, Ethiopia)
LIFE Pacific College Board of Trustees, (Academic Committee Chair) – 2000-2009 Pastoral Consultant – Hope’s House Ministry – 2006-2009
Executive Pastor – New Life Christian Center – 2000 – 2006 National Convention Speaker – May, 2000
Licensed and Ordained Minister – Foursquare Church – 1973- present Foursquare Missionary Assist, Panama, Central America – 1973 - 1974
