Sweet 16 for Los Angeles County

Posted byDr. Bree E. CookPosted inK-12 Education, Uncategorized

We love Mrs. Joy! Congratulations to her and Baldwin Hills Elementary School and Gifted magnet center for such an awesome accomplishment!

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On September 21, 2012, I received a most distinguishing award as one of 16 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year.  This award recognizes me as one of the best in education out of over 72,000 educators!  I was selected after a rigorous process of interviews, essays, lesson planning, and reviews of letters from my colleagues.  LAUSD recognized me first as a District Teacher of the Year which allowed me to compete for L.A. County.  My heart was overcome with joy and gratitude as I earned the award for the county as well.

Next, I am competing for California Teacher of the Year, in hopes that I will win and be eligible to compete for National Teacher of the Year!  It’s all very exciting and I am thrilled to be taking this awesome journey.

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Dr. Bree (Davis) Cook began her appointment as Vice President in May 2018. In this role Dr. Cook serves as the College’s Chief Academic Officer and as the Accreditation Liaison Officer. In her most recent position she served as associate dean of POC's School of Cultural & Family Psychology (SCFP). Dr. Cook has also held positions as the academic coordinator, assistant professor and clinical training coordinator in the SCFP. Prior to coming into higher education, Dr. Cook spent over 15 years in leadership and management positions in non-profits, serving as Family Based Services Director, Eden Dual Diagnosis Program Manager & IRB Chair and as a Staff Psychologist at the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Dr. Cook holds a Psy.D. and master degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Multicultural & Community from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, and baccalaureate degree from University of California San Diego. She is also a Certified Family Life educator (CFLE). Dr. Cook has presented over 25 papers, seminars and workshops at a number of professional conferences such as, WASC Academic Resource Conference, Race, Ethnicity and Place Conference, National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates International Conference. She is a member of the Society for Community Research and Action (Division 27 of the American Psychological Association), National Association of African American Studies and the National Council of Family Relations.

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