Faculty and Staff

At Cal State Monterey Bay, you’ll learn from professors and instructors with real-world teaching and educational leadership experience.

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At Cal State Monterey Bay, you’ll learn from professors and instructors with real-world teaching and educational leadership experience. 

Many have led classrooms of their own in all grade levels and subject areas, and they’re also active scholars in the field. Their research interests include multilingual learners, culturally relevant mathematics, behavioral analysis, teacher identity, school psychology, special education, speech-language pathology, and literacy.

At the CSUMB Education and Leadership Department, you will also receive personalized guidance and support from an expert staff, including clinical practice coordinators and academic advisors.

Meet Our Staff

Learn more about our department’s helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Shawna Gannon

Shawna Gannon

Student Services Professional

Shawna Gannon

Shawna Gannon

Student Services Professional

Darlene Moitoso

Darlene Moitoso

Administrative Support Coordinator

Kelley Ross

Kelley Ross

Administrative Support Coordinator

Sandra Varajic

Sandra Varajic

Educational Placement Coordinator

Christopher Villanueva

Christopher Villanueva

Credential Analyst

Armando Plascencia

Armando Plascencia

Education Department Analyst