Background
Dr. Ernie Zarra attended K-12 schools in Bloomfield, New Jersey and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1973.
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Dr. Ernie Zarra attended K-12 schools in Bloomfield, New Jersey and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1973.
Ph.D. (Teaching and Learning Theory): University of Southern California (1999)
MA. Ed. (Curriculum and Instruction): California State University, Bakersfield (1988)
M.A.B.S. (Biblical Studies): Grace Seminary Graduate School (1986)
M.A. (Apologetics): Simon Greenleaf University (1981)
B.A. (Education): Northeastern Bible College (1978)
Bloomfield High School (Bloomfield, New Jersey) (1973)
South Junior High School (Bloomfield, New Jersey) (1970)
Watsessing Elementary School (Bloomfield, New Jersey) (1967)
Ernest J. Zarra, III, Ph.D., is retired Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at Lewis-Clark State College. Zarra has five earned degrees and holds the Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, in teaching and learning theory, with cognates in psychology and technology. He is a former Christian College First Team All-American soccer player, soccer coach, former teacher of the year for a prestigious California public school, and was awarded the top student in graduate education from the California State University at Bakersfield, California.
Dr. Zarra has written twelve books and counting--one of which earned his the Choice Academic Book of the Year-- and written more than a dozen journal articles. He has also designed and presented teaching and learning programs, is a national conference presenter, former district professional development leader for the largest high school district in the state of California,and is a current member of several national honor societies. He also participated as a speaker of the Idaho Speakers Bureau, as well as presenter in the Lewis-Clark State College Presents program, bringing special topics to high school students. In addition to his full time college teaching, Dr. Zarra has taught as an adjunct at Northeastern Bible College, Pt. Loma Nazarene University, and California State University at Bakersfield for over 15 years.
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