(S)H.E.R.O.E.S

(S)H.E.R.O.E.S. is an acronym that stands for: Holistic, Equity-driven, Responsive, & Outspoken Black Educators, seeking racial justice for Students (The "S" is used to include and center the experiences and contributions of Black women teachers.)

The College of Education, sponsored by Toros Teach LA (TTLA), has developed a certificate for Black educators in an effort to support and retain Black educators while enhancing educational experiences of Black students in Los Angeles classrooms. This certificate is the culmination of a collaboration with The Village Initiative, CrEW, and the Masters of Curriculum and Instruction.

The (S)H.E.R.O.E.S. Certificate was developed to support teachers in supporting African American students in the classroom working in an educational setting, including pre-service teachers, teacher aides, and any students in teacher preparation programs in grades Pk-12 - i.e., classroom experience, counseling, and administration.

Leadership

Devin Beasley, Ed.D. CalTPA Coordinator, Director of (S)H.E.R.O.E.S.

Dr. Devin Beasley currently serves as the CalTPA Coordinator for the College of Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills. He received his Master’s of Education from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and his Ed.D. from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. Dr. Beasley has previously served as the Director of Clinical Fieldwork and Teacher Education at the University of La Verne and Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Fresno Pacific University. He is continually dedicated to the development and support of new educators. Dr. Beasley is excited to lead the (S)H.E.R.O.E.S. Certificate Program this year.