Graduates

The Master’s degree in Secondary Science Education equips educators with advanced content knowledge, instructional strategies, and leadership skills to excel in the classroom and beyond. Graduates are prepared for roles such as science teaching specialists, curriculum coordinators, mentor teachers, student teacher supervisors, science department chairs, professors, science museum directors, and education policy makers, while also gaining a strong foundation for doctoral study or careers in research and policy. The program emphasizes curriculum design, data-driven instruction, technology integration, and equitable science education, helping educators improve student outcomes and advance STEM learning across diverse settings. In addition, many school districts offer salary increases and expanded career opportunities to teachers with master’s degrees, and this credential is often required for teaching at the community college or university level, opening pathways to adjunct and higher education positions.

Doctorates in Science/STEM Education

• Dr. Jarod Kawaski,

• Dr. Kelley Castillo

• Dr. Nancy Nasr

• Dr. Maryanne Maki

• Dr. Deborah Bennett

• Dr. Mahya Babaie 

• Dr. Mel Zernow

• Dr. Jarod Kawasaki 

• Dr. Ali Kobaissi

• Dr. Martin Tippens 

• Dr. Jake Chipps

• Dr. Jeanne Chipps

• Dr. David Bird

• Dr. Don McNish

• Dr. Christine Hirst

District Science Specialists

• Henry Ortiz, LAUSD

• Dan McDonnel, LAUSD

• Mara Desso, Hart Unified

• David Hicks, LAUSD

• Kelley Castillo, LA County Office of Education

Directors of Science Education Museums  & Science Education Institutes

• Deb Brenner - McCabe Science Center

• David Seidel - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

• Jake Chipps - American Computer & Robotics Museum 

• Deborah Brenner- Cook Museum of Natural Science

Professors & Part Time Faculty

• Dr. Jarod Kawaski, California State University Dominquez Hills

• Dr. Kelly Castillo - CSUN

• Dr. Jeanne Chipps - Montana State University

• Dr. Martin Tippens  - Woodbury University

• Ben Kay, Santa Monica College

• Chris McLemore - CSUN

Science Website Stars

• David Farina - "Professor Dave teaches science concepts" 

• David Bird - DavidBirdScience

Science Department Chairs

• More than 50 High School & Middle School chairs

Science Department Chairs

• Jessica Herr, Birmingham HS

STEM Magnet Developers, Principals, Directors

• Carlos Lauchu  - Science Academy STEM School

Product Developers

• Ryan Haney - product manager of biotechnology, genetics, and forensics for Carolina Biological Supply Company

Science Department Chairs

• Jessica Herr, Birmingham HS

Science Mentor Teachers - Mentoring Student Teachers (Partial list)

• Henry Ortiz

• Cory Abouaf

• Carlos Lauchu

• Julie Patton

• Kevin Dixon

• Mike Koegle

• Kimberly Varonin

• Lilach Snir

• Joyceln Castro

• Gladis  Reyes

• Kevin Dixon

• Chris Rice

• Greg Schiller

• Zovig Minassian

• Ali Kobaissi

• Dennis Yong

• Susan Smith

• Dan McDonnel

• Maryanne Maki

• Monica Platten

• Krista Botton

• Kristin Schertz

• Marissa Hyke

• Stephnie Green

• Darlene Bryant

• Ben Kay

• Sara Wilson

• Dave Hicks

• Paula Bae

• Lisette Banuelos

• Meenakshi G

• Mark Turner

• Kevork Madooglu

• Daniele Ramirez

• Jake Lin

• Brandon Duran

• Kathryn Smith

• Titus Kim

• Mario Martinez

• Monika Way

• Jun Wu

• Michael Lim

• Sean Blumenthal

• Aaron Davis

• Jase St. Peter

• Jaime Osario

• Megan Whitaker

• Rudy Aguinaga

• Carlota Garcia

• Kevin Takeuchi

• Greg Bostrom

• Riley Leary

• Linnae McKeever

• Florence Semerjian

• Mark Bautista

• Eli Aghassi

• Jed Laderman

• James Duncan

• Dean Papadakis

• Dan Riedinger

• Karl Beutel

• Joshua Watts

• Wendy Banner

• Don Lamarr

• Rosie VanZyl

• Michael Williams

• Samantha Wright

• Helen Debene

• Vince Tang

• Harneel Malhi

• Crissy Kelley

• Pam King

• Casey Hayes

• Christina Dempsey

• Jennifer Stankiewiez

• Jennifer  Richards-Gantka

• David Arias

• Marschal Fazio

• Michael Flores

• Brent Shano

• Richard Haring

• Ryan Hainey

• Annette Curi-Morton

• Caroline  Ramirez

• Jess  Herr

• Jennifer Kim

• Christopher Kipp

• Debbie Bennett

• Erica Brauer

• Jeanne Chipps

• Nancy Nasr

• Mara Desso

• Kari Kelly

• Lourdes Ramos Queveda

• Brian Smith

• Amanda Hrezo

• Garcia Salvador

• Marc Stephenson

• James Rice

• Jaime Osario

• Christine Hirst

• Mary Wrobleski

• Randy Daniels

• Allison Schiff

• Abagail Torres

• Mel Zernow*

• Joy Burton

• Craig Moss

• Desiree Torres

• Troy Burns

• Gladys Sorensen

• Bob Fiero

• Tove Atchison

• Mark Rothenay

• Todd Shattuck

• Rosalyn Montgomery

• David Matras

• Jon Fisher

• Stephen Herr

• Jake Dickerman

• Scott Holloway

• Don  Day*

• Troy Labnow

Teacher of the Year

• Carlos Lauchu  - Los Angeles Unified School District