Dr. Valadez served as program coordinator of the Multiple Subject Credential Program from 2014-2016. Prior to coming to CSUSM, Dr. Valadez was an assistant professor of Elementary Education at Redford University, Redford, Virginia for three years. Before teaching in higher education Dr. Valadez taught Los Angeles and San Francisco public schools. Dr. Valadez is a committed multicultural educator and researcher. His primary research focus is community service teaching and learning. He also has published on LGBT issues in education.