Faculty
APU professors come to the table with rich, firsthand experience in their field and a deep respect for those who continue to advance their education. Because they understand the busy lives and schedules of their students, professors make each class and project relevant, dynamic, and applicable. Professor/student mentoring relationships form the backbone of APU programs, one of many Azusa Pacific University distinctives.
Chair
Chair, Department of Special Education, Associate Professor of Education
Nilsa Thorsos, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Acting Assistant Program Director, Inland Empire Coordinator, Associate Professor of Special Education
Nancy Contrucci, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors
Special Education Coordinator, San Diego Regional Center
Stephen Cochrane, Ph.D.
Orange County Coordinator, Special Education
Jan Forsse
Azusa Co-Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Special Education
Ann Hagmaier, Ph.D.
Los Angeles Coordinator, Professor of Special Education
Yvette Latunde, Ed.D.
Azusa Co-Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Special Education
Bennett Nworie, Ph.D.
Murrieta Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Special Education
Gregory Richardson, M.A., M.A., MBA
Lecturers
Lecturer and Special Education Coordinator, Ventura Regional Center
Douglas Becker, Ph.D.
High Desert Coordinator, Special Education
Arthur Seale
