Dr. Richard Pacheco
Emeritus Professor Dr. Richard Pacheco (rpacheco@mail.sdsu.edu) teaches courses in the bilingual BCLAD Multiple and Single Subject credential programs; and coordinates Intern Multiple BCLAD credential programs. His expertise is bilingual education and psychological foundations.
Education
- Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana
- Master's in Education Special Education, University of Nevada, Reno
- Bachelor's of Arts Elementary Education, University of Nevada, Reno
Background
- Born and raised in Southern Colorado
- Four Years in U.S. Air Force
- 2 1/2 years in U.S. Navy
- Worked in Casinos in Reno, Nevada and Lake Tahoe while going to school
- Taught 1-8th grade special education at Silver Lake, Nevada (two room school house)
- Taught 4th - 6th grade Special Education Brawley, California
- Assistant Professor of Education at San Jose State University
- Professor of Education at San Diego State Unversity
Projects, Grants and Research
I am currently principle investigator and project director of two federally funded programs which help community college students successfully transfer to a four year institution and academically supports them through the B.A.
My current interest is in developing a student/community curriculum for elementary students. I am currently principle investigator and project director of two federally funded programs which help community college students successfully transfer to a four year institution and academically supports them through the BA. I am currently developing a student/community curriculum for elementary students.
Vitae
Available upon request: rpacheco@mail.sdsu.edu
Other Interests
I love golf, history, and travel. I am currently writing a novel which could be categorized as historical fiction.