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JOHN CHAVEZ

Professional Experience
John Chavez is the new Principal at Rivera LC Green Design STEAM Academy, Region South, having served as Assistant Principal under Dr. William Lupejkis since October, 2020.  Prior to his AP assignment at Green Design, John serviced the South Central Los Angeles community of John Adams MS as a National Board Certified English Teacher and MSCCC since August, 2000.  From 2016-2020, John worked closely under the mentorship of Principal Carlos Gonzalez coordinating academic intervention services, leading and facilitating school-site professional development, serving as the WASC Chair, and overseeing the SWPBIS plan.  John is a graduate from UC Davis with a BA in Psychology and holds a M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Concordia University, Irvine.
 
Education
Master of Arts in Education / Education Administration / Winter 2018, Concordia University, Irvine 
09/2017 - 12/2018
Bachelor of Arts / Psychology w/Minor Emphasis in English / Spring 1998, University of California, Davis
09/1994 - 06/1998
 
Certificates
Aspiring Principals Program Cohort X (2023)
LAUSD/AALA Master Program Institute Spring Cohort 20 (2021)
Aspiring Assistant Principals Program Cohort IV (2020)
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Concordia University, Irvine (2020)
Future Ready Certification (2020)
National Board Certification in Teaching, English and Early Adolescence (2008-2018)
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in English, LAUSD District Intern Program (2002)