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Heather Ferris
Adjunct Faculty
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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
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Professor of Education
Oxnard College
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Lisa Sandoval
Professor of English and Education
Education
B.A. English, University of San Francisco
M.A. English, Loyola Marymount University
M.Ed. Secondary Teaching, University of Phoenix
M.Ed. School Counseling, Alliant University
Ed.D. Educational Leadership, California Lutheran University
About
Dr. Lisa Sandoval first entered the field of Education as a high school Spanish teacher in the Bay Area and stayed in the high school classroom for about six years. She eventually transitioned to the college classroom where she discovered her passion for supporting college students in pursuing their personal passions and academic pursuits.
Dr. Lisa Sandoval is a first-generation high school and college graduate. She is an English-language learner who grew up speaking Armenian and later learned to speak both English and Spanish. She loves writing poetry, eating cheese, traveling, reading a good book, eating more cheese, and most of all, cheering on her English football club, Arsenal.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela
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Oxnard College to Raise Ukraine Flag in Support of the Ukrainian People
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Oxnard College will host an event of support for the Ukrainian people from 12:30-1:30 p.m., March 17. The event is open to the public and will include remarks from Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko and faculty presentations on the historical background of the crisis unfolding in Eastern Europe.
Attendees will be encouraged to make donations to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, a refugee organization with ties to the United Nations and humanitarian partners, before the ceremony concludes with raising the Ukrainian flag. The flag will fly throughout March.
Presenters at the event will include President Sanchez, Oxnard College faculty Dr. Arion Melidonis (Anthropology) and Professor Jenn Wilson-Gonzalez (History).
The event will take place at Oxnard College’s main flagpole located off 4000 S. Rose Ave, Oxnard, and in front of the campus’ Library (LLRC). Our event will also include an ASL interpreter. For event and media information, contact the college’s director of outreach and marketing, James Schuelke, at jschuelke@vcccd.edu or 805-678-5275.
Location
Oxnard College
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Mohiniyattam – Dance of the Divine Enchantress
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join OC Live on Tuesday, March 15, at 6:00 pm as we Celebrate Women’s History Month with Classical Dance from India!
Mohiniyattam is a traditional dance form rooted in the feminine spirit and resonating with contemporary relevance. Experience the beauty and be inspired by the divine enchantress, Vijayalakshmi, a world-renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, actress and singer. Founder of the Mohiniyattam Institute, she is a leading exponent of this ancient dance form of South India.
“Every time Vijayalakshmi steps on stage, she celebrates Mohiniyattam – its energy, grace, power and strength of femininity…” - Indian Express, Chandigarh 2016
No tickets required. Parking is FREE. Masks will be required and screening protocols will be observed. Request FREE ASL interpreting services by emailing aedwards@vcccd.edu seven days prior to the event.
This event will also be live-streamed on our OC Live YouTube Channel.
Location
Oxnard College Performing Arts Building
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