Dr. Pineda Zapata is an associate professor in the School of Education. Her expertise in delivering special education services has allowed her to advocate for students with varying learning differences in grades K-12. Dr. Pineda Zapata is credentialed as an administrator and is recognized as a National Board Certified teacher. Her teaching credentials include the areas of multiple subjects and special education for students with mild to moderate and moderate to severe disabilities.
Rachelle Wong is the program director for the MAT and Teacher Preparation programs at the Mission Valley Regional Center of PLNU. She has been a part of the School of Education at PLNU since 2018 after 24 years of service in both public and private schools.
