ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Ph.D.  University of Washington, Seattle, l981
(Curriculum and Instruction, Specialization in Multicultural Education,
Education of Students of Color, Cross-cultural Education)
Title of Doctoral Dissertation:  The Self-Concepts of Fourth Through Sixth Grade
Japanese American Children As Measured by a Modified Piers-Harris Children's
Self-Concept Scale

 M.Ed.  Central Washington University, Ellensburg, l975, (Master Teacher)

 B.Ed.  Seattle University, Seattle, l972, (Elementary Education)
 

San Diego State University, School of Teacher Education, 1995-present
Elementary Social Studies Education, Multicultural Education, Curriculum
Development, and Social Foundations
· Professor, 1995-present
· Associate Professor, 1991-1995
· Assistant Professor, 1989-1991

 Brown University, Annenberg Institute for School Reform, 1998-2000
 Urban School Reform
· Visiting Professor, Senior Fellow

 University of Washington, Center for Multicultural Education, 1996, Summer
 Multicultural Education and Asian Pacific American Children
· Visiting Professor

 Spencer Foundation Fellowship, Chicago, Illinois, 1987-1988
 Research on Achievement and Test Anxiety in Asian American Youth
· Postdoctoral Fellow

 University of Washington, College of Education, 1981-1989
 Education of Minority Children, Multiethnic Education
· Research/Teaching Associate (Instructor)

 Seattle University, School of Education, 1980, 1986-1988
 Elementary Social Studies, Multicultural Education
· Adjunct Professor

Ellensburg School District, Ellensburg, Washington, 1973-1977
· Classroom Teacher

Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, Washington, 1972-1973
· Classroom Teacher
 

NATIONAL AWARDS
1998-2000, Senior Fellow, Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Brown University

1999, Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights in North America (Boston University), Honorable Mention for the Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award, Valerie Ooka Pang and Li-rong Lilly Cheng (Eds.), Struggling to Be Heard:  The Unmet Needs of Asian Pacific American Children, State University of New York Press.

1999, Multicultural Educator Award, local region, National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME), Washington, DC

1997, Distinguished Scholar Award, American Educational Research Association (AERA), Standing Committee on the Role and Status of Minorities in Education, Washington, DC

1987, Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship,  National Academy of Education

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, TEACHING AWARDS
Outstanding Faculty Award, Mortar Board Society, San Diego State University, October, 1994, Chosen by Angela Colombini.

Outstanding Faculty Award, Liberal Studies Option III, San Diego State University, May, 1992.

Outstanding Faculty Award, Liberal Studies Option III, San Diego State University, May, 1990.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

SELECTED REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
*(forthcoming), Evangelina Bustamante Jones, Valerie Ooka Pang, and James Rodriguez, "Culture Matters:  Culturally Relevant Social Studies," Theory Into Practice.

*(Fall, 1999), Valerie Ooka Pang, Juan Rivera, and Jill Kerper Mora, "The Ethic of Caring:  Clarifying the Foundations of Multicultural Education,"  Educational Forum 64 (1), pp. 25-32.

*(Summer, 1998), Valerie Ooka Pang, Juan Rivera, and Maureen Gillette. "Can CUFA Became a Leader in Our National Debate on Racism?"  Theory and Research in Social Education 26 (3), pp. 430-436.

*(Summer, 1997), Valerie Ooka Pang, David Strom, and Russell Young, "The Challenge of Affirmative Action,"  Multicultural Education, 4 (4), 4-8.  Reprinted  in Education 1998-99, Dushkin/McGraw-Hill, 1998, pp. 134-138.

*(Feb/March, 1996), "Intentional Silence and Communication In a Democratic Society:  The Viewpoint of One Asian American".  The High School Journal 79 (3), 183-190.  Reprinted in 1997-1998 edition of Education, Entity Series, Kendall-Hunt.

(November/December, 1995), Ronald W. Evans and Valerie Ooka Pang, "National Standards for United States History:  The Storm of Controversy Continues,"  The Social Studies 86 (6), pp. 270-274.

*(Fall, 1995), Valerie Ooka Pang, Geneva Gay, and William B. Stanley, "Expanding Conceptions of 'Community' and Civic Competence for a Multicultural Society." Theory and Research in Social Education 23 (3), pp. 302-331.

*(March/April, 1995), Valerie Ooka Pang and Ronald W. Evans, "Caring for Asian Pacific American Students in the Social Studies Classroom," Social Studies and the Young Learner 7 (4).

*(April, 1994), Jesus Nieto, Russell Young, MyLuong Tran, and Valerie Ooka Pang,  "Passionate Commitment to a Multicultural Society:  Coming of Age in Teacher Education."  Equity and Excellence in Education 27 (1), University of Massachusetts.

*(April, 1993), "Universities As Good Neighbors for Ethnic Communities."  Equity and Excellence in Education 26 (1), pp. 46-51, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, School of Education.

*(November, 1992),  Valerie Ooka Pang, Carolyn Colvin, MyLuong Tran, and R. Barba, "Beyond Chopsticks and Dragons:  Asian-American Literature for Children."  The Reading Teacher 46 (3), pp. 216-224.  Reprinted in Literacy Instruction for Culturally Diverse and Linguistically Diverse Students, Michael F. Opitz (Editor), Newark, Delaware:  International Reading Association, pp. 204-212.

*(May/June, 1992), Valerie Ooka Pang and Cynthia D. Park, "Issues-Centered Approaches to Multicultural Education in the Middle Grades."  The Social Studies 83, pp.108-112.

*(May, 1992), R. Barba, Valerie Ooka Pang and Myluong Tran,  "Who Really Discovered Aspirin?"  The Science Teacher, 59, pp. 26-27,   Reprinted in Science for All Cultures, National Science Teachers Association, 1993,  pp. 10-11.

*(Summer, 1991),  "Test Anxiety and Math Achievement:  Their Relationship to Parental Values in Asian American and White American Middle School Students."  Journal of Research and Development in Education 24, pp.1-10.

*(Fall, 1990),  "Asian American Students:  A Diverse Population."   Educational Forum 55 (1), pp. 1-18. Reprinted in Jana Noel’s (Ed.) Selections in Multicultural Education, 2000, Dushkin/McGraw-Hill, pp. 236-243.  Reprinted in Barbara J. Shade’s (Ed.) Culture, Style and the Educative Process, 1997, Charles C. Thomas Books, pp. 41-50.  Reprinted in Don Nakanishi and Tina Yamano Nishida’s (Eds.), The Asian American Educational Experience, 1995, Routledge, pp. 176-179.

*(1988),  "Ethnic Prejudice:  Still Alive and Hurtful."  Harvard Educational Review,  58, pp. 375-379.  This article was reprinted in the Harvard Educational Review special reprint series,  Facing Racism in Education (1990) reprint #21, pp. 28-32.

*(1988),  "Freedom North:  An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching the Underground Railroad."  Social Education, 52, p. 513-516.
 

*(1985),  Valerie Ooka Pang, Donald Mizokawa, James Morishima, and Roger Olstad, "Self-Concepts of Japanese-American Children,"  Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 16, pp. 99-108.

BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS
*(forthcoming, August, 2001), Multicultural Education:  A Caring-Centered, Reflective Approach.  New York:  McGraw-Hill Publishers.

*(forthcoming), Jack L. Nelson and Valerie Ooka Pang, "The Issues of Race and Racism:  How Prejudice Is Perpetuated in Social Studies."  In Wayne Ross (Ed.). The Social Studies Curriculum.  Albany, New York:  State University of New York Press.

*(1998), Valerie Ooka Pang and Li-Rong Lilly Cheng (Eds.), Struggling To Be Heard:  The Unmet Needs of Asian Pacific American Children.  Albany, New York:  State University of New York.

*(1998), "Educating the Whole Child:  Implications for Teachers,"  In Valerie Ooka Pang and Li-Rong Lilly Cheng (Eds.), Struggling To Be Heard:  The Unmet Needs of Asian Pacific American Children.  Albany, New York:  State University of New York Press, pp. 265-304.

*(1998), Valerie Ooka Pang and Velma Sablan, "Teacher Efficacy:  How Do Teachers Feel About Their Ability to Teach African American Students."  In M. Dilworth (Ed.), Considerations of Culture in Teacher Education:  An Anthology on Practice, Washington, D.C.:  American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, pp. 39-58.

*(1997), "Caring for the Whole Child:  Asian Pacific American Students."  In Jackie Jordan Invine (Ed.), Critical Knowledge for Diverse Teachers and Learners, Washington, D.C.:  American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, pp. 149-188.

*(1997), "Assessing The Dialogue of Teachers in a Multicultural Classroom:
  A Difficult Struggle."  In A. Lin Goodwin (Ed.),  Assessment  for Equity and Inclusion:  Embracing All Our children,  Routledge, pp. 279-295.

*(1996), Valerie Ooka Pang, Mary G. Anderson, and Victor Martuza, "Removing the Mask of Academia."  In Joyce King, Etta Hollins, and Warren Hayman (Eds.), Preparing Teachers to Meet the Challenge of Diversity, New York:  Teachers College Press, pp. 53-72.

*(January, 1995), "Asian Pacific American Students:  A Diverse and Complex Population,"  In James A. Banks and Cherry McGee Banks (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Multicultural Education, New York:  Macmillan, pp. 412-424.

*(January, 1995),  "The Power of Culture:  Building Culturally Affirming Instruction."  In Carl Grant (Ed.) Educating for Diversity, Association of Teacher Educators, (with R. Barba), Allyn and Bacon, pp. 341-357.

*(1990),  "Teaching Children About Social Issues:  Kidpower."  In Christine Sleeter (Ed.), Empowerment Through Multicultural Education, Albany, New York:  State University of New York Press, pp. 179-197.

OTHER ARTICLES
*(forthcoming), William A. Howe and Valerie Ooka Pang, "Overcoming Resistance to Multicultural  Discourse Through the Use of Classroom Simulations," Multicultural Review.

*(June, 1995), Jesus Nieto and Valerie Ooka Pang, "Principal as Catalyst:  Preparing Caucasian Teachers for Culturally Diverse Classrooms,"  The High School Magazine 2 (4), pp. 28-20.

*(December, 1994), "Why Do I Need This Class?:  Multicultural Education for Teachers."   The Phi Delta Kappan 76 (4), pp. 289-292, Phi Delta Kappa, Bloomington, IN.  Reprinted in the 1996-1997, 1997-1998 editions of Multicultural Education, Entity Series, Kendall-Hunt.
 

EDITORIAL BOARDS, REFEREED JOURNALS
· Equity and Excellence, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, board member
 1997-present
· Theory and Research in Social Education, National Council for the Social Studies,
 board member, 1997-present
 associate editor, 1998-present
· Teaching Education, University of South Carolina, College of Education, board member
 1996-1999
· Pacific Perspectives, University of Hawaii, College of Education, board member
 1998-present
· Educational Forum, Kappa Delta Pi, board member, 1996-98

REVIEWER FOR REFEREED PUBLICATIONS (Recent)
2000, Journal of Teacher Education
1999, Urban Review
1999, Teachers College Record, Teachers College, Columbia University
1998, American Education Research Journal, American Education Research Association

REVIEWER FOR TITLE VII, OBEMLA GRANT PROPOSAL
2000, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, Training Development Initiative

GRANTS
Office Of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, "Multicultural Education Infusion Center:  Training University Teacher Education Faculty,"  Western Region training center, Principal Co-Investigator and Project Director, San Diego State University, 1992-93,($283,000)

National Foundation for the Improvement of Education, Dropout Prevention Program, National Education Association, "Kidpower", Grantwriter and Teacher Educator, 1993-1994 ($25,000), 1994-1995 ($4,000) with Lona Davies-Project Director (San Diego City Schools), Sheri Galbreath-Head Teacher (La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools).

Dean's Grant, "Research and Curriculum Development in Multicultural Education," 1989-90.  San Diego State University ($600)

Creativity, Research, and Activity Grant, "Multicultural Education:  A Reflection of Democracy in Schools."  1989-90, San Diego State University, ($4,000)

Chapter 2 Minigrant, "Meridian Elementary's Reading Rainbow:  Integrating Ethnic Content Into the Reading Program,"  1986-87, Kent School District, Washington, ($500)

School Improvement Minigrant, "Meridian Elementary's Reading Rainbow Express:  Highlighting Minority Writers for Children,"  Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Office, 1986-87, ($1,000)

Washington Commission for the Humanities Grant, "Stories to Share:  conference on Asian and Pacific American Literature for Children," 1979-80, ($1,000)

Title III Mini-grant, "A Model for Cultural Awareness:  Curriculum Development,"  Ellensburg School District, 1974-1975 ($1,000)

SELECTED CONSULTANCIES
Spencer Foundation, Conference Grant Committee, Member, Chicago, Illinois, 1998-present

McGraw-Hill, School Division, Social Studies Education, Chicago, Illinois, 2000-present

International Education Association, CivEd Study Steering Committee, Advisory Member, 1997-present.

American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE), MetLife Culturally Relevant Teaching Advisory Board, Washington, DC, 1999.

Fox Children's Network, Beverly Hills, California, Multicultural Education Specialist and Advisory Board Member,  1994-1997

Grossmont Union High School, Multicultural Education Specialist, Grant Department, Multicultural Education Project, 1998

Multicultural Education Curriculum Specialist, MacMillan/McGraw-Hill, School Division, K-8 Social Studies Series and Document Series, 1991-1993, 1997-1999.

University of San Diego, School of Education, Guest Speaker, Graduate Program, March, 1996.

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

"Demystifying the Research/Writing Process for Underrepresented Scholars,"  Co-director of workshop, Committee on the Role and Status of Minorities in Educational Research and Development, American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 24, 2000

"Teaching History Teachers To Teach History," San Diego Mesa College, Social Sciences Department, November, 1999, invited panelist.

"Multicultural Education:  Curriculum Integration and Transformation," State of Connecticut, Department of Education, September, 1999, invited presentation.

"Multicultural Education:  Culture and The Ethic of Care," National Ed. D. Program for Educational Leaders, Nova Southeastern University, North Miami Beach, Florida, invited presentations, July 23-13, 1999.

"Asian American Experience:  A Reassessment and Projection on the Verge of a New Millennium,"  Discussant, Asian Pacific American Conference, San Diego State University, San Diego, June, 1999.

"Multicultural Education:  An Issues-centered and Caring Approach,"  Holmes Partnership, Fellowship Program, Keynote Address, 1999, Boston, Massachusetts.

"Asking Tough Questions.  Who Should Be Included In Multicultural Education?  Which Group(s) Should We Focus On?", symposium presentation, American Educational Research Association, April, 1998, San Diego, California.

 "Reflecting on the Ways We Conceptualize Diversity," symposium discussant, San Diego,  California, April, 1998.

"The Power of Culture,"  Keynote Presentation, Multicultural Education Study Group, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1998.

"Publishing in Scholarly Journals," Invited Presenter, National Association of Multicultural Education, Albuquerque, New Mexico, October, 1997.

"Finding Your Way,"  Invited Presenter, American Educational Research Association, Committee on the Role and Status of Minorities in Educational Research and Development, Embracing the Minority Scholar Professional Development and Training Course, Chicago, April, 1997.

"Caring for the Whole Child:  Multicultural Education,"  Keynote Address, State of Connecticut, Department of Children, Hartford, Connecticut, April, 1996.

"Building a Knowledge Base for Teacher Education:  The Case of Asian Pacific American Students,"  Invited Presentation for Symposium, Teacher Education Division, American Educational Research Association, New York, April, 1996.

"Caring for the Whole Child:  Asian Pacific American Students."  Invited Presentation for CULTURES, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, November, 1995.

SELECTED NATIONAL AND UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES
Chair, School of Teacher Education Social Studies Search Committee, San Diego State University, 1999-2000

Chair, College of Education Faculty Personnel Committee, San Diego State University, 1998-1999 and 1999-2000

Member, Multicultural Education Social Studies Search Committee, San Diego State University, 1998-1999.

Member, Administrative Review of the Dean for the College of Undergraduate Studies, San Diego State University, 1998-1999

Co-chair, American Educational Research Association’s San Diego Host Committee (AERA), 1997-1998

Co-chair, American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Division K Annual Program, Section 4, Diversity in Teacher Education, 1997-1998

Member, Enrollment Management University Committee, San Diego State University, 1998-present

Member, American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Committee on the Role and Status of Minorities in Educational Research and Development, 1997-present

President, American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Social Studies Special Interest Group, 1996-1997

Program Chair, American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) Social Studies Special Interest Group, 1995-1996

National Program Chair, National Council for the Social Studies College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA) Annual Convention, November, 1994, Phoenix Arizona

Reviewer, American Educational Research Association (AERA), Division K, Teaching and Teacher Education, 1994-1995

Program Troika Member, American Education Research Association (AERA) Race, Class, and Gender Special Interest Group, 1994 Program, New Orleans, Louisiana

Reviewer, American Education Research Association (AERA) Social Studies Special Interest Group, 1992-1993, 1993-1994

SELECTED COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Keynote Presentations at Local High Schools
· "The Courage To Care:  Creating a Caring Community At Grossmont High School,"
Grossmont High School, La Mesa, California Human Relations Conference, December 99

· "What You Can Do To Fight Prejudice,"  Santana High School, Santee, California-Human Relations Conference, December, 1998

"My Personal Teacher,"  Mentoring and Tutoring Program for First and Third Graders, Valencia Park Elementary, San Diego City Schools, Director and Researcher 1998-2000

Pan Asian Community Representative, San Diego City Schools, Social Studies Adoption Task Force, California, 1991-1993

Pan Asian Parent Representative, San Diego City Schools, Social Studies Task Force Committee, California, 1990-1991