Heather Herrera, PhD
Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at San Francisco Bay University- Claim this Profile
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Rebekka Jez
I am privileged to write in support of Heather Herrera. Over the years we have collaborated on projects aimed to support the rigor and integrity of the teacher education program at the University of San Diego. In addition to her guidance during the teacher education program's accreditation process, we designed and piloted a revised teacher field observation protocol by bridging a validated assessment measure (Danielson, 2007, 2021) with the California Teacher Performance Expectations (2015, 2018) to create a more effective field observation protocol using video observations. Heather's brilliance with assessment and ability to identify and implement innovative and effective strategies led to a successful shift in our department's reliance on traditional manners of supporting preservice teachers in the field. This timely initiative was also paramount in allowing for a smooth transition to remote student teacher observation and support at the dawn of the global pandemic. In addition to her role as Assistant Dean of Assessment and Accreditation, Heather and I serve on the Board of Nativity Prepatory Academy and we co-chair the Excellence in Learning committee. Over the last year we have: 1) increased family voice within the committee (including a Spanish speaking interpretor attending the meetings), 2) completed a needs assessment with the educators at the school, 3) assisted in the development of a professional development plan to intentionally integrate culturally responsive/sustaining teaching practices using Universal Design for Learning (based on the results of the needs assessment), and 4) supported the WASC process at the school. I am honored to collaborate with Dr. Herrera--I have learned much from each experience. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please do not hesistate to reach out.
Pedro A. Noguera
I have known Heather Herrera for several years since we worked together at NYU. I also served as a member of Heather's dissertation committee. Heather is a smart, talented and dedicated educational leader who is committed to finding ways to advance equity in education. She is a true professional who works with integrity, empathy and a tremendous work ethic. Please notify me if you have questions about her: pnoguera@usc.edu Pedro A. Noguera, PhD Dean, Rossier School of Education, USC
Nicholas Ladany
Dr. Herrera is an outstanding colleague and one who deeply cares about students. Her skills and talents in relation to student success are exemplary and she makes a positive impact in every endeavor in which she partakes.
Rebekka Jez
I am privileged to write in support of Heather Herrera. Over the years we have collaborated on projects aimed to support the rigor and integrity of the teacher education program at the University of San Diego. In addition to her guidance during the teacher education program's accreditation process, we designed and piloted a revised teacher field observation protocol by bridging a validated assessment measure (Danielson, 2007, 2021) with the California Teacher Performance Expectations (2015, 2018) to create a more effective field observation protocol using video observations. Heather's brilliance with assessment and ability to identify and implement innovative and effective strategies led to a successful shift in our department's reliance on traditional manners of supporting preservice teachers in the field. This timely initiative was also paramount in allowing for a smooth transition to remote student teacher observation and support at the dawn of the global pandemic. In addition to her role as Assistant Dean of Assessment and Accreditation, Heather and I serve on the Board of Nativity Prepatory Academy and we co-chair the Excellence in Learning committee. Over the last year we have: 1) increased family voice within the committee (including a Spanish speaking interpretor attending the meetings), 2) completed a needs assessment with the educators at the school, 3) assisted in the development of a professional development plan to intentionally integrate culturally responsive/sustaining teaching practices using Universal Design for Learning (based on the results of the needs assessment), and 4) supported the WASC process at the school. I am honored to collaborate with Dr. Herrera--I have learned much from each experience. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please do not hesistate to reach out.
Pedro A. Noguera
I have known Heather Herrera for several years since we worked together at NYU. I also served as a member of Heather's dissertation committee. Heather is a smart, talented and dedicated educational leader who is committed to finding ways to advance equity in education. She is a true professional who works with integrity, empathy and a tremendous work ethic. Please notify me if you have questions about her: pnoguera@usc.edu Pedro A. Noguera, PhD Dean, Rossier School of Education, USC
Nicholas Ladany
Dr. Herrera is an outstanding colleague and one who deeply cares about students. Her skills and talents in relation to student success are exemplary and she makes a positive impact in every endeavor in which she partakes.
Rebekka Jez
I am privileged to write in support of Heather Herrera. Over the years we have collaborated on projects aimed to support the rigor and integrity of the teacher education program at the University of San Diego. In addition to her guidance during the teacher education program's accreditation process, we designed and piloted a revised teacher field observation protocol by bridging a validated assessment measure (Danielson, 2007, 2021) with the California Teacher Performance Expectations (2015, 2018) to create a more effective field observation protocol using video observations. Heather's brilliance with assessment and ability to identify and implement innovative and effective strategies led to a successful shift in our department's reliance on traditional manners of supporting preservice teachers in the field. This timely initiative was also paramount in allowing for a smooth transition to remote student teacher observation and support at the dawn of the global pandemic. In addition to her role as Assistant Dean of Assessment and Accreditation, Heather and I serve on the Board of Nativity Prepatory Academy and we co-chair the Excellence in Learning committee. Over the last year we have: 1) increased family voice within the committee (including a Spanish speaking interpretor attending the meetings), 2) completed a needs assessment with the educators at the school, 3) assisted in the development of a professional development plan to intentionally integrate culturally responsive/sustaining teaching practices using Universal Design for Learning (based on the results of the needs assessment), and 4) supported the WASC process at the school. I am honored to collaborate with Dr. Herrera--I have learned much from each experience. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please do not hesistate to reach out.
Pedro A. Noguera
I have known Heather Herrera for several years since we worked together at NYU. I also served as a member of Heather's dissertation committee. Heather is a smart, talented and dedicated educational leader who is committed to finding ways to advance equity in education. She is a true professional who works with integrity, empathy and a tremendous work ethic. Please notify me if you have questions about her: pnoguera@usc.edu Pedro A. Noguera, PhD Dean, Rossier School of Education, USC
Nicholas Ladany
Dr. Herrera is an outstanding colleague and one who deeply cares about students. Her skills and talents in relation to student success are exemplary and she makes a positive impact in every endeavor in which she partakes.
Rebekka Jez
I am privileged to write in support of Heather Herrera. Over the years we have collaborated on projects aimed to support the rigor and integrity of the teacher education program at the University of San Diego. In addition to her guidance during the teacher education program's accreditation process, we designed and piloted a revised teacher field observation protocol by bridging a validated assessment measure (Danielson, 2007, 2021) with the California Teacher Performance Expectations (2015, 2018) to create a more effective field observation protocol using video observations. Heather's brilliance with assessment and ability to identify and implement innovative and effective strategies led to a successful shift in our department's reliance on traditional manners of supporting preservice teachers in the field. This timely initiative was also paramount in allowing for a smooth transition to remote student teacher observation and support at the dawn of the global pandemic. In addition to her role as Assistant Dean of Assessment and Accreditation, Heather and I serve on the Board of Nativity Prepatory Academy and we co-chair the Excellence in Learning committee. Over the last year we have: 1) increased family voice within the committee (including a Spanish speaking interpretor attending the meetings), 2) completed a needs assessment with the educators at the school, 3) assisted in the development of a professional development plan to intentionally integrate culturally responsive/sustaining teaching practices using Universal Design for Learning (based on the results of the needs assessment), and 4) supported the WASC process at the school. I am honored to collaborate with Dr. Herrera--I have learned much from each experience. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please do not hesistate to reach out.
Pedro A. Noguera
I have known Heather Herrera for several years since we worked together at NYU. I also served as a member of Heather's dissertation committee. Heather is a smart, talented and dedicated educational leader who is committed to finding ways to advance equity in education. She is a true professional who works with integrity, empathy and a tremendous work ethic. Please notify me if you have questions about her: pnoguera@usc.edu Pedro A. Noguera, PhD Dean, Rossier School of Education, USC
Nicholas Ladany
Dr. Herrera is an outstanding colleague and one who deeply cares about students. Her skills and talents in relation to student success are exemplary and she makes a positive impact in every endeavor in which she partakes.
Credentials
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ASU+GSV Summit 2023 Attendee
ASU+GSV SummitApr, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
ASU+GSV Summit 2022 Attendee
ASU+GSV SummitApr, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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San Francisco Bay University
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President of Strategy and Innovation
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Sep 2023 - Present
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University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
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Jan 2023 - Sep 2023
As the Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer I direct and shepherd SOLE’s enterprise development strategy and innovation management, specifically as it relates to revenue positive f-2-f, hybrid, and online programs, certificates, micro credentials, badges, and NFTs aligned to the mission and values of SOLES. In close liaison with faculty, senior leadership, funders, and private and public partners, I facilitate the re-envisioning of educational opportunities that offer equity-centered design and ensure participants access, affordability, flexibility, and relevance. My specific tasks include serving as a visionary leader and thought partner for faculty, SOLES leadership, alumni, employers, funders, private and public stakeholders to optimize current enrollment revenues and innovate in new ones. In developing a vision, I connect alumni, employers, faculty, administrators, funders, and private and public partners to tackle shared challenges and respond to emerging opportunities by designing student-centered educational experiences that are integrative, high impact, and maximize technological innovations. A natural outcome of my work is to elevate SOLES’ national reputation as a leading provider of adaptive, creative, and values-driven education and career preparation serving the helping professions in the service of social justice. To accomplish the objectives of my role, I cultivate (within SOLES and across USD) new institutional partnerships and revenue pathways that advance our core mission. Building relationships and cultivating partnerships across campus and the wider San Diego community as well as the national education landscape demands I apply organizational and emotional intelligence. Finally, to achieve the goals and objectives of the CSIO, I closely collaborate with the Admissions Office and MarCom team to set enrollment, marketing, and communications strategy. Show less
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University of San Diego
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Dean of Assessment & Accreditation, School of Leadership and Education Sciences
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Oct 2017 - Jan 2023
As the Assistant Dean of Assessment and Accreditation, I am responsible for the Academic Program Review for USD's School of Leadership and Education Sciences's (SOLES) 13 Masters and Doctoral programs as part of the University’s WASC accreditation. Additionally, I direct the professional external accreditation for SOLES’s teacher education credential programs, (CAEP and CTC); the Masters degrees in School Counseling, (CTC and CACREP); Clinical Mental Health Counseling, (CACREP); and Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE). I also oversee the school’s Title II reporting and am the Director of the SOLES's Graduate Student Virtual Writing Center. Show less
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NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Executive Director of Academic Affairs
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Jul 2008 - Oct 2017
In collaboration with faculty, I developed and designed courses and undergraduate and graduate programs including online degree programs. I also provided direct support for ongoing program assessment and oversaw 14 external accreditation self-studies, as well as Steinhardt’s annual report to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. I supported the senior administration with data-driven decision making and strategic planning. I also managed the approval and registration of new programs with the New York State Education Department and the University advisory committees. I served as Steinhardt’s liaison to several University offices and committees: the Office of Academic Program Review, the Office of Academic Assessment, and the University advisory committees. I was ex officio member of several school academic committees and a member of the NYU Academic Assessment Council and the NYU Learning Portfolio Working Group. I served on the 2013–14 NYU Middle States Assessment Committee. Show less
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The College of New Rochelle
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Department Chair, Letters
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Aug 2005 - Jul 2008
Department Chair of Letters. A small private liberal arts college for adults, with an explicit public mission to provide education opportunities to those who have not had previous access to higher education. Responsibilities included hiring and supervising of instructional staff, compiling and maintaining of State Education Department and internal reports regarding curricular assessment and attrition, supervision of Access Tutorial Center, managing budget for department and ancillary programs, providing ongoing academic advisement to students and implementing academic intervention when necessary, developing and delivering professional development workshops for instructional staff. Chair, Assessment Committee. Responsibilities included leading committee in carrying out charges set forth by Dean of Students such as establish new entrance requirements and exam that meet state and federal student guidelines, developing an intensive remedial writing program, assessing the composition core curriculum. Co-Chair, Writing Across the Curriculum Committee. Responsibilities included working collaboratively with members of other disciplines to assess student needs and establish best practice for writing instruction, designing instructional materials, including the co-editing of Translating Experience into the Essay Writing Lab Workbook, negotiating with publishers for the publication of text. Member, Curriculum Committee. Responsibilities included course development, designing of assessment rubrics and conducting outcomes assessment of established curriculum. Show less
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Education
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New York University
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City University of New York City College
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Mills College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature
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