Dean's Executive Advisory Council
The Graduate School of Education Dean's Executive Advisory Council was formed in 2011 to enhance the liaison between the School and the academic, health and business communities.
The purpose of the Council is to serve in an advisory capacity, providing guidance and assistance with key subject matter expertise to the Dean in order to advance the School's overall commitment to excellence.
Attorney, former Trustee of the Ventura County College Community College District and former member of the California Community College League State Board. He also served 34 years in the Ventura Unified School District and 12 years as teachers' union president. He is currently an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Education at Cal Lutheran.
Executive Director
SEL4CA
Dr. Cranston has over 20 years of experience in education and the public sector. Her experience with marginalized students drives her passion for educational equity through Social Emotional Learning (SEL). She earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Cal Lutheran with her research on the impact of SEL.
Council Member
City of Westlake Village
Attorney
Newman Aaronson Vanaman
Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Partnerships, Enrollment and Advancement
Ventura County Community College District
Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services
Conejo Valley Unified School District
Trustee
Ventura Community College District
Principal/COO
Mustang Marketing
Director of Equity and Inclusion
Brentwood School
Wagner has served as an educational leader through building trust and respect in teams
and using open communication. She earned her Master's of Arts degree and an Administrative
credential at Cal Lutheran.