School of Education

Phone: (626) 387-5719
Fax: (626) 815-5416
Email: pflores@apu.edu

Paul A. Flores has an interest in cultural diversity as it relates to teacher education and the academic achievement of all students. His courses are both student- and subject-centered and include service-learning components. Technology is also integrated to effectively deliver classroom content along with engaged students in discussions. Students participate in local public schools informing of college awareness, while learning about cultural diversity from the students they serve. Research interests include service-learning and cultural diversity teacher preparation. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in higher education along these themes utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research methods. He has presented research at both international and national conferences along with Christian and teacher education organizations. Flores also serves as the director of the liberal studies major. In this capacity, he developed the program through collaboration with peers to meet the California state standards for multiple subjects matter. In addition, he oversees the undergraduate advising of students in the major.

Ph.D. - Claremont Graduate University
M.Div. - Fuller Theological Seminary
B.S. - University of Southern California

Credentials/Certifications
Teaching Credential - Azusa Pacific University

Publications
(2003) Educating our fastest growing minority- Hispanic students. In F. Parkay and Beverly Hardcastle Stanford, Becoming a Teacher. Needham Heights: Massachusetts

Azusa Pacific University Faculty Service Learning Award, 2000

Introduction to Teaching as a Profession (EDLS 300)
Diversity in the Classroom (EDLS 405)
Senior Seminar: Education and Professional Ethics (EDLS 496)
Teaching and Cultural Diversity (EDUC 504)