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Dennis D. Griffith, Instructor in Child Development, received his M.A. in Education with Emphasis in Early Childhood from CSULB.  He joined the LAHC faculty in 2000, on a full-time basis after many years as a part-time instructor.  He brings with him extensive experience in the field working as teacher/Assistant Director of New Horizons Child Development Center.

Teaching Assignments include: Child Growth and Development, Early Childhood Principles and Practices, Creative Experiences for Children, Programs for Exceptional Children and the School-Age Child.

Areas of Expertise: Early Childhood Literacy/Education and Promoting Positive Self-concept in Children

Outside Interests: Spending time with family and woodworking

Campus Phone: (310) 233-4552
E-mail address: griffidd@lahc.edu

Cheryl F. Watson, Instructor of Child Development, joined the LAHC faculty in 1975 after receiving her M.A. from CSULB.  Her present teaching schedule includes CD 10, 11, 12, 22, 45. 
Areas of expertise: Child Health, CPR and First Aid 
Outside Interests: Real Estate, Snow Skiing and walking 
Campus phone: (310) 233-4559 
E-mail address: watsoncf@lahc.edu

Joyce E. Parker, Professor of Family and Consumer Studies, joined the LAHC faculty in 1971.  She received her M.A. from CSULB.  Her present teaching schedule includes both Family & Consumer Studies and Child Development classes. 
Areas of Expertise: Health and Nutrition, Prenatal Development 
Outside Interests: Volunteer at school programs, Music and Dance performances 
Campus phone: (310) 233-4556 
E-mail address: parkerje@lahc.edu

Joyce Parker photo

Joyce Parker (left) with dedicated student!

E-mail Directory – Child Development/Family & Consumer Studies

 

Faculty Name

Office

E-mail Address

Mr. Dennis Griffith

Science 207

griffidd@lahc.edu

Mrs. Joyce Parker

Science 203

parkerje@lahc.edu

Mrs. Cheryl Watson

Science 205

watsoncf@lahc.edu

Mrs. AO Betts

Science 203

bettsca@lahc.edu

Mrs. Karen Crummer

Science 203

crummeka@lahc.edu

Mrs. Cynthia LaTulip

Science 203

lacindy@aol.com