Dean of Students - Roger Wise

Education

• B.S. Ed. in Secondary Education with Math and Science emphasis from Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas
• M.S. Ed in Computer Science Education from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Never stop learning . . .

I believe that questions and problems are the basis for learning.  Using the best tools to find and communicate the solutions to or analysis of complex and problematic situations builds not only higher order thinking skills but also develops facility for management and integration that will serve the learner well in life.  The global information economy mandates that we expand our repertoire of skills to deal with vast amounts of information.  Researchers in 21st Century learning have begun to identify new skills such as filtering that are vital to be successful in the work environment.

Breaking down the walls of the traditional classroom and inviting new media environments into the curriculum empowers students with all learning styles to take charge of their education in ways they can readily visualize.

My experiences with students who learn differently have been some of the most rewarding of my career.  I am proud to help OA work to achieve status as the pre-eminent bay area school for bright students needing the best combination of structure and support to realize their full potential.

I can be contacted at (510) 978-4938 (this is my Google Voice number that forwards to my cell phone) with any questions or concerns.

Roger