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Chair, Education Department

Advisor, Professional Clear and Instructional Leadership Programs

Biography

Dr. Tochluk joined the Mount St. Mary’s team in Fall, 2005 after teaching elementary and middle school in Inglewood, California for seven years. While there, she specialized in differentiating instruction for English language learners. Dr. Tochluk also has extensive experience in cross-race dialogue and youth mentoring.

to support movements for change. It has been endorsed by Tim Wise, Christine Sleeter, and Frances Kendall. An 11-part workshop series is also available for groups who would like to investigate their personal and community's relationship to the issues raised in the book. Please visit www.witnessingwhiteness.com to learn more about the book, read its introduction,  and download workshop guides.

Dr. Tochluk is also a member of AWARE-LA, a group of white individuals working to end racism. Dr. Tochluk received her B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Loyola Marymount University, and Ph.D. in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She also holds a California Clear Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential.

Recently Taught Courses

• EDU 106/206 - School and Society 
• EDU 150/250 - Elementary Instruction: theory and Practice 
• EDU 156/256 - Language and Literacy: Elementary Curriculum
• EDU 242 - Creating Inclusive and Motivating Classroom Environments for All Students
• EDU 289 - English Learners: Supporting Educational Equity and Access
• EDU 296A - Masters Project Proposal Seminar
• EDU 296B - Masters Project Seminar