Meet the Faculty

In addition to the full-time faculty below, the doctor of education program is also strengthened by K–12 educational leaders who partner with the department’s own faculty researchers to further equip 21st century educational leaders. These mentors include current and past superintendents who teach and advise.

Professors

• Randy Fall, PhD

  Professor, Department of School Counseling and School Psychology

  • Phone: (626) 815-5399
  • Email: rfall@apu.edu
  • Office Location: Building One, Room 222
• Ying Hong Jiang, PhD

  Professor, Department of Educational Leadership

  • Phone: (626) 815-5358
  • Email: yjiang@apu.edu
  • Office Location: Building One, Room 128

Associate Professor

• Stacy Kula, PhD

  Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership

  • Phone: (626) 815-5363
  • Email: skula@apu.edu
  • Office Location: Building One, Office 134

Assistant Professors

• Kent Bechler, PhD

  Associate Dean for External Partnerships

  • Phone: (626) 815-5818
  • Email: kbechler@apu.edu
  • Office Location: Building One, Office 105
• Maureen E. Latham, EdD

  Assistant Professor and Superintendent in Residence, Department of Educational Leadership

  • Phone: (626) 815-5573
  • Email: mlatham@apu.edu
  • Office Location: Building One, Office 129
• Gregory Plutko, Ed.D.

  Assistant Professor and Superintendent in Residence, Department of Educational Leadership

  • Phone: (626) 815-5374
  • Email: gplutko@apu.edu
• Robert P. Taylor, Ed.D.

  Assistant Professor and Superintendent in Residence, Department of Educational Leadership

  • Email: rptaylor@apu.edu