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Lisa Rodriguez
Director & Assistant Professor, Center for Teaching and Learning
Phone: (909) 593-3511 x4065
Email: lrodriguez3@ulv.edu

Dr. Lisa Rodriguez is the Director of The Center for Teaching and Learning and Assistant Professor at the University of La Verne. Before joining the ULV community, Lisa was the co-founder of The Women's Multimedia Center, which served as an outreach service teaching art, technology, and basic multimedia skills to women in residential parole and substance rehabilitation facilities in the Inland area. Lisa taught English Composition and Study Techniques, both online and face-to-face, in the community colleges for the past five years, and most recently taught English for the Modern Languages department here at ULV, as well as Computers for Educators in the School Education and Organizational Leadership. Lisa holds a PhD and MA in Education from the Claremont Graduate University, and a BA in English Literature from California State Polytechnic University. For a full bio, see her website at: http://faculty.ulv.edu/~lrodriguez/

Frank Foderaro
Coordinator of Instructional Technology
Phone: (909) 593-3511 x4057
Email: ffoderaro@ulv.edu

Dr. Frank Foderaro is the Coordinator of Instructional Technology of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of La Verne. Frank brings to ULV twelve years of teaching experience in the classroom and online setting for both graduate and undergraduate students as well as pertinent educational technology-based work in the private sector.

Frank served as an anatomical consultant with Santa Monica Studios, Future Light's research and development team in the application of motion capture techniques. There he assisted in the development of anatomical skeletal structures for feature film character animations such as Godzilla. Frank has also developed instructional materials for corporate training, customer education, and marketing for clients such as NASA's Space Shuttle Training Center at Johnson Space Center.

While an Assistant Clinical Professor at Southern California College of Health Science he was the Clinic Division Technology Representative addressing the instructional and technological needs of the division. He also worked with individual faculty members to implement Multimedia in instruction.

The father of five children, Frank holds a doctorate in Chiropractic from Southern California College of Health Science, an M.S. in Educational Technology from National University, and a B.S. in Sports Medicine from Marietta College.

Bryan Best
Instructional Technology Specialist, Online Learning
Phone: (909) 593-3511 x4069
Email: bbest@ulv.edu

Hi! I'm Bryan. I was born and raised in Washington, DC. I moved to California in November of 2001. I have a strong background in customer service, having worked for two DC-based non-profit organizations supporting higher education. I also have a deep interest in all things technological.

My wife teaches middle school in Pomona. We have three energetic children.

Interesting Factoid: I am a huge fan of Japanese Anime.