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Jamie Valenzuela-Mumau is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of General Education at Pacific Oaks College, with campuses in Pasadena and online. He brings extensive experience from K–12 educational leadership, having served as a teacher, administrator, and Superintendent of Schools at district and county levels.
His educational background includes:
- EdD in Educational Leadership, Argosy University Online (2015)
- MA in Educational Leadership, University of Texas at Arlington (2002)
- BS in Elementary Education, Oklahoma City University (1977)
Jamie's research and teaching interests center on transformative, learner-centered education. He developed The Human Learning System (HLS), a framework emphasizing learner agency, self-regulation, metacognition, and trauma-informed practices. His work promotes inclusive, equitable, and evidence-based strategies in both K–12 and adult education settings, with strong emphasis on social justice, diversity, and empowerment of marginalized learners.
His professional expertise includes curriculum design, bilingual and special education, leadership development, and active learning for adults. Though no publications are listed, his influence extends through professional consulting and community engagement.
Notable community involvements include:
- Volunteer, Rotary Club
- Volunteer, K12 Innovate
- Volunteer, National Lab for Ed Transformation
- Volunteer, First 5 Monterey
Jamie is a dedicated mentor, learning facilitator, and educational innovator. His teaching philosophy centers on co-developing learning environments that honor learner dignity, promote intrinsic motivation, and connect content to lived experiences through project-based learning, service learning, and reflective practice. He emphasizes authentic assessment and autonomy-supportive instruction to meet psychosocial needs and foster resilience.
He remains actively engaged in higher education and educational consultancy, supporting professional growth for teachers and administrators.
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