Biography
Sheila Hannah joined the MCAA team in 2013. She was born and raised in Bellflower, California and received a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing/English Education from California State University, Long Beach. Two years later, Sheila became an English teacher for Riverside Christian Schools and taught junior high and high school for three years. As an educator, she learned a lot about leadership styles, effective communication, and various learning styles and preferences. She decided to pursue a career in adult education, and received her Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training degree in June 2010 and completed her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction degree in January 2018. Her goal is to continue serving the MCAA/MSCE faculty and students, as a transformational leader within the School of Health and Human Sciences.
“While serving in the MCAA/MSCE program, I appreciate the excellent leadership from our founder, Tom White, Tony Diaz, and now Jim Kunau, and the dedication that our team displays to provide transformational experiences to coaches, athletic administrators, and students of various backgrounds, cultures, and learning styles. The family environment within the MCAA/MSCE department at Concordia University Irvine is invaluable.” Sheila and her husband, Reggie, reside in Menifee, CA.
Education
- B.A. in Creating Writing/English Education and MA in Education from California State University Long Beach
- Doctor of Education/Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction from University of Phoenix
Honors & Accolades
- Excellent Teacher of the Year – Riverside Christian Schools
Courses Taught
- MCAA/MSCE 550: Research Methods and Analysis,
- MCAA/MSCE 595: Culminating Project