Faculty Spotlight:
Dedicated to student success!
Taylor Oliver, Professor of Psychology
“As a psychology professor, I enjoy watching students get excited while learning about human behavior. But beyond that, I love seeing them gain confidence and grow as students from semester to semester.”
Quick facts:
AA in Psychology, Cosumnes River College, Sacramento, CA. BA in Psychology, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA MA in Experimental Psychology, CSU Northridge, Los Angeles, CA Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, UNLV, Las Vegas, NV
Edward Cruz, Professor of Mathematics
“I love helping students find their light bulb moments. I love seeing students grow through their struggles, find their confidence, and shine brightly into the paths ahead of them.”
Quick facts:
BA Mathematics, UC Berkeley MS Applied Mathematics, CSU Hayward Board of Directors - Chairperson, LIKHA-Pilipino Folk Ensemble Former Counselor/Youth Organizer, East Bay Asian Youth Center
Lynn Huang, Professor of English
“As a resident of San Ramon, teaching at SRC is particularly special because my students are also my neighbors. The best part of my job is helping students understand the power that language has to shape our lives. The ways we talk and write about the world create it, and learning to have greater control over language empowers students to shape the paths they walk.”
Quick facts:
Ph.D. in English, University of California, Berkeley Teaching Effectiveness Award Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award Phi Beta Kappa Society
Loc Huynh, Professor of Computer Information Systems
“I wanted to go to a UC and not accumulate a huge student debt. So right after high school, I went straight to DVC and eventually transferred to the college of my dreams.”
Quick facts:
BS, Business Administration, UC Berkeley MBA, California Coast University MS, Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences DVC Alumni
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