Instruction Matters Fall 2026 Newsletter

Mechanized Agriculture Faculty

Education:
A.S., Caterpillar Diesel Technician Program, San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA

Animal Science Faculty

Education:
A.S., Animal Science, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
B.S., Animal Science California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA

Automotive Technology Faculty

Education:
A.S., Automotive, Universal Technical Institute, Avondale, AZ

HVAC Faculty

Education:
A.S., HVACR, San Joaquin Valley College, Bakersfield, CA
B.S., Psychology, UNiversity of Phoenix, Bakersfield, CA

Art History Faculty

Education:
B.A., Liberal Arts, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
M.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Art Faculty

Education:
B.A., California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
M.A., California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA

Head Volleyball Coach/Kinesiology

Education:
B.S., Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
M.S., Exercise Science, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA

Psychology Faculty (Rising Scholars Program)

Education:
B.A., Psychology, California State University Bakersfield
M.S., Criminology, Law, and Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment, University of Illinois at Chicago
M.S., Prevention Science, University of Oregon

Psychology Faculty (Rural/Early College)

Education:
A.A., Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social and Behavioral Sciences, Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA
B.A., Psychology, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
M.A., General Experimental Psychology, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Ph.D., Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Psychology Faculty (Rural/Early College)

Education:
B.A., Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
M.A., Counseling (School Counseling Emphasis), California State University, Hayward, Hayward, CA
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego, CA

Biology Faculty

Education:
B.S., Biology, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Biology Faculty

Education:
B.A., Classical Civilizations and Molecular & Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
B.S., Biological Science/Biotechnology, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Business Administration Faculty

Education:
A.S., Business, College of the Sequoias, Visalia, CA
B.S., Accounting, Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA

Business Administration Faculty

Education:
B.S., Business Administration (Finance), California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
M.B.A., Accounting, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Child Development Faculty

Education:
A.A., Psychology/Child Development, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
B.A., Psychology/Religious Studies, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Child Development Faculty

Education:
B.A., Liberal Studies, California State University, Fresno, CA
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Cal State TEACH, Fresno, CA
M.S., Early Childhood Education, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Communication Faculty (Rural/Early College)

Education:
A.A., Communication, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
B.A., Communication, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
M.A., Communication, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA

Counseling Faculty

Education:
B.A., History, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
M.S., College Counseling and Student Development, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA

Counseling Faculty

Education:
B.A., Sociology and Art History (Emphasis in Architecture & Environment), University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., Postsecondary Educational Leadership (Specialization in Student Affairs), San Diego State University

Culinary Arts Faculty

Education:
A.S., Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
B.S., Food Service Management, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI

English Faculty

Education:
M.A., English, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
M.Litt., Romantic and Victorian Studies (Minor in Women, Writing, and Gender), University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Scotland.

English Faculty

Education:
B.A., English, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
M.A., Rhetoric and Composition, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA

English Faculty

Education:
B.A., English/Communications (Journalism Emphasis), California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
M.A., Education/Curriculum & Instruction, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Ed.D., Educational Leadership & Policy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Architecture Faculty

Education:
B.A., Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA

Welding Faculty

Education:
A.S., ITT Technical Institute, Sylmar, CA
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI Associate QC1-88), American Welding Society, Bakersfield, CA
AWS D15.1 SMAW Certification (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G), The Andersons Inc., Bakersfield, CA

Woodworking Faculty

Education:
B.A., Visual Art (Painting and Drawing) and Continental Philosophy, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV
M.A., Visual Art (Painting and Drawing), University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

Mathematics Faculty

Education:
B.S., Applied Mathematics (Minor in Physics), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA
M.S., Mathematics, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA

Mathematics Faculty

Education:
B.S., Applied Mathematics, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
M.S., Applied Mathematics, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Health Information Technology Faculty

Education:
B.A., Psychology (Minor in Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies), California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) Certification, Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA

Nursing (Med-Surg) Faculty

Education:
Nursing, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
B.S., Business Administration/Management, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Nursing (Med-Surg) Faculty

Education:
B.S., Biology, Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI.

Nursing (Med-Surg) Faculty

Education:
A.S., Nursing, Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA
B.S.N., Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.L.S., Healthcare Law, University of Oklahoma.

Nursing (Simulation) Faculty

Education:
A.D.N., Nursing, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
B.S.N., Nursing, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
M.S., Nursing Leadership and Management, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT

Nursing (Simulation) Faculty

Education:
A.S., Nursing, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
B.S.N., Nursing, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
M.S., Nursing Education, Western Governors University, Millcreek, UT

Respiratory Therapy Faculty

Education:
A.S., Respiratory Care, UTB/TSC, Brownsville, TX
B.S., Management, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Music Faculty

Education:
B.M., Music Performance and Pedagogy/Management, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
M.M., Music Performance and Literature, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
D.M.A., Music Performance and Literature, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Philosophy Faculty

Education:
A.A., Philosophy, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
B.A., Philosophy, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
M.A., Philosophy, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

Chemistry Faculty

Education:
B.S., Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Ph.D., Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Chemistry Faculty

Education:
B.A., Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
Teaching Credential, Point Loma Nazarene University, Bakersfield, CA
Ph.D., University of California, Davis, Davis, CA

Chemistry Faculty

Education:
Ph.D., Chemistry, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Chemistry Faculty

Education:
B.A., Chemistry, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA
M.S. Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Astronomy Faculty

Education:
B.S., Physics and Geological Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
M.S., Astronomy & Planetary Science, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Corrections Faculty

Education:
A.S., Correctional Administration, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
Certification, Pacific Institute of Defensive Tactics, Bakersfield, CA
Certification, Kern County Sheriff’s Office Detentions Academy, Bakersfield, CA

Criminal Justice Faculty

Education:
A.A., Criminology/Law Enforcement, Fresno City College, Fresno, CA
B.S., Administration of Justice, National University, San Diego, CA
M.S., Criminal Justice Leadership, National University, San Diego, CA
Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Orange County Department of Education, Costa Mesa, CA

EMT Faculty

Education:
A.S., Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
B.S., Nursing, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

History/Ethnic Studies

Education:
A.A., History and Social Science, Sacramento City College, Sacramento, CA
B.A., History, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
M.A., History, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Chicano Studies Faculty

Education:
A.A., History/Liberal Arts/Spanish, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA
B.A., Spanish and History, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Social Sciences Single Subject Teaching Credential, National University, La Jolla, CA
M.A., Spanish Literary, Linguistic, and Cultural Studies, New York University, New York, NY
M.A., History, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Professional Credential in Higher Education, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Political Science

Education:
B.A., Advertising, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
M.A., Area Studies (China and East Asia), Yonsei University, Seoul
M.A., Political Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Ph.D., Comparative Politics and Global Politics (IR), The New School for Social Research, New York, NY

Economics Faculty (Rising Scholars Program)

Education:
B.A., Labor and Social Security, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
M.A., Economics, Tufts University, Medford, MA

Economics Faculty

Education:
B.A., Economics, California State University, San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA
M.A., Economics, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA

English for Multilingual Students (EMLS) Faculty

Education:
A.A., Spanish and English (Double Major), College of the Sequoias, Visalia, CA
B.A., English/Psychology, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Graduate Certificate in Writing (Composition), California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
M.A., English, California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA