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Diana Dobrenen, M.Ed.

Director of the Mild to Moderate Credential Program, Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education		 Phone: (626) 815-6000 Ext. 5597
Email: ddobrenen@apu.edu
Fax: (626) 815-5416
Diana Dobrenen came to Azusa Pacific University after thirty years of service to the West Covina and Baldwin Park Unified School Districts as an elementary and secondary school principal. Prior to serving as a site administrator, Ms. Dobrenen dedicated years of service as a general and special education teacher, with the opportunity to open the first Resource Specialist Program (RSP) for the State of California. While serving in public education she developed curriculum for technology, health, safety, language arts, science, and mathematics. After retiring from public education, Ms. Dobrenen transitioned to serve as a small business owner for over four years, as well as a member of the Board of Directors for the Covina Chamber of Commerce.

Education

M.S. - Special Education, Pepperdine University
B.A. - Multiple Subjects, Southern California College

Credentials/Certifications
Professional Administrative Services Credential
Resource Specialist Certificate
Special Education and Standard Teaching Credentials

Department

  • School of Education
    • Special Education

Expertise

  • Administrative / Management Skills
  • Developing Media Presentations for Adults with Learning Disabilities
  • Newsletter Publication
  • Public Relations
  • Serving on Community Committees
  • Teaching / Researching Skills

Courses Taught

SPED 513 – Literacy and Math Prescriptives with Assistive Technology
SPED 536 – Rtl/Brain-based Teaching and Learning: Reading and Written Language Arts Disorders
SPED 540 – Rtl/Brain-based Teaching and Learning: Math Disorders
SPED 581 – Historical and Philosophical Perspectives of Disabilities Studies
SPED 582 – Theories of Learning and Research in Disabilities Studies
SPED 583 – Current Trends in Curriculum and Disabilities Studies
SPED 584A – Guided Research Project: Procedures

Office Hours

Monday (2nd and 4th): 2–4 p.m.
Tuesday (1st and 3rd): 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday: 2–4 p.m.
Thursday: 3–7 p.m.
Friday (1st and 2nd): 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Office Location

Building One, Office 160, West Campus

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