Los Angeles Education Corps Board of Directors
DOUG HALVORSEN Doug Halvorsen received his B.S. Degree and teaching credential from Oregon State University. He acquired his M.A. and Pupil Personnel Services/Admin-istrative credentials from Azusa Pacific University. During the last 15 years since his retirement, Doug has served as an interim counselor and administrator in the El Monte Union High School and Bonita Unified School districts. During this period, he concluded his educational career by serving as an adjunct teacher in the counseling and administrative programs at Concordia University, followed by serving in the Cal Poly teacher intern program. This concluded 50 years as an educator. Doug began his teaching career in the El Monte City School District, teaching at the elementary and middle school levels. After 14 years, he was employed by the El Monte Union High School. He served for 22 years as a coach, teacher, counselor, administrator, retiring as principal of El Monte High School. One of the highlights during his time as principal at El Monte was the establishment of the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program. One other highlight was the establishment of the El Monte High School Scholarship Fund in conjunction with the California Community Foundation. |
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MIYA SUMII As a Los Angeles native, Miya Sumii has dedicated her career to serving the diverse communities that make our city unique. After witnessing the impact of gangs, drugs and violence throughout Los Angeles during the '80s and '90s, Miya committed herself creating pathways towards healing and opportunity for individuals and families. She earned both her BA in Sociology and MSW from CSU Long Beach and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2011. Thirty years ago her journey started at Los Angeles Conservation Corps, where she built lasting relationships, including Noel Rauda-Trout and Bruce Saito. She later served on the LA Corps board of directors for five years. Since 1999, she has worked with the Asian American Drug Abuse Program, Inc., serving as a counselor, program coordinator, and currently as a consultant. Since 2008, she has work for the Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office, working in both the juvenile and adult court systems. As a member of the criminal defense team, she develops mitigation strategies and advocates for treatment-based alternatives to incarceration. She believes education, compassion, and strong community partnerships can change lives. She says it is her honor to serve on this board and support a school that helps young people discover their potential, build confidence, and create brighter futures. |
BRUCE SAITO A pioneer in the conservation movement, Bruce Saito began his career at the Cali-fornia Conservation Corps in 1977 as a training academy instructor. In 1986, he co-founded the LA Conservation Corps and devoted 30 years of service there before returning to the CCC as its director. In 2014, the LAEC’s flagship South LA campus – which he established – was renamed in honor of Bruce, as Saito High School. Bruce has served as president of the national Corps Network’s board of directors and was honored with Corps Legacy Achievement Award in 2014. He has served as vice-president of the CA Association of Local Conservation Corps (CALCC). Bruce is currently a board member of LA County Beaches Commission, River LA, the Friends of Manzanar, the Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Center, the Corps Network and the Durfee Foundation. |
NICK SALERNO A professor, Nick Salerno earned his B.S. Degree and teaching credential from Cal Poly Pomona and his M.A. and Administrative/ Pupil Personnel Services credentials from Azusa Pacific University. He has been teaching in CPP's Educational Administration Credential Program for the past three years, plus eight years prior to that as an adjunct. He is also currently coordinating CPP’s Teacher Intern and Single Subject Credential Programs. Nick has received numerous awards, including the Milken Educator Award and CPP’s Alumni of the Year Award for CEIS. Prior to coming to CPP, Nick served in many different capacities as a teacher, coach, counselor, principal, and district administrator for the El Monte Union High School District. The District was recognized by The College Board as the mid-size National Advanced Placement District of the Year prior to his leaving in 2014. |
