Faculty
Marva Cappello
cappello@mail.sdsu.edu
Marva Cappello, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Teacher Education in the College of Education at San Diego State University where she teaches courses in literacy methods and assessment. Her research focus is on the ways visuals support literacy learning. Recent national conference presentations and publications have focused on writing, teacher education and a unique qualitative methodology, photography. Dr. Cappello is currently the director of the San Diego State University/Chula Vista Elementary School District Partnership for Teacher Preparation.
Jarleen Haney Littrel (Charlie)
haney@mail.sdsu.edu
Charlie has taught at SDSU for 21 years teaching a variety of course including LS 300 and TE 200 for undergraduates. Her 35 years experience in Chula Vista Elementary School District make her the perfect instructor for Classroom Management. Charlie earned her BA, teaching credential and administrative credential all at SDSU!
Leif Fearn
Leif Fearn has served on the faculty at San Diego State University in both Teacher Education and Special Education for 43 years. He currently teaches in the fields of writing instruction, educational psychology, and the social studies. His publication record over the years has included creative thinking and creative problem solving, writing instruction, grammar, spelling, gifted and talented education, and Indian education.
Jessica Pierson
Jessica Pierson, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in mathematics education at San Diego State University. She teaches in the credential program and the master's program in K-8 mathematics education. Jessica is a certified teacher with 10 years of teaching experience who holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in mathematics. Her research focuses on the teaching and learning of mathematics with a specific focus on classroom discourse. Jessica's love of mathematics is only exceeded by her love of dark chocolate!