Education
B.A. Social Science, San Diego State University
CLAD Secondary Credential, California Lutheran University
M.S. Education: Online Teaching and Learning, CSU East Bay
About
Heather Ferris has over 25 years of teaching experience. She holds secondary credentials in Social Science and Health Science. Heather is currently a full time high school teacher, AVID Coordinator, and an adjunct faculty member with Oxnard College. Heather has a passion for supporting first generation students and students opting for online learning opportunities.
Heather grew up in Ventura County and attended public schools in Ventura before moving to San Diego for college. After returning to the area in the early 2000s, Heather has worked with local high school students as a classroom teacher and supporter of AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) programs. In her free time, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, kayaking in the Ventura Harbor, and hiking on occasional trips to Mammoth. On weekends, she loves to bake goodies, and do crossword puzzles.
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” — Louisa May Alcott
Heather Ferris
(she/her)
Professor of Education
Oxnard College