Student Handbook - Argosy University

Brenda Czech, PhD
University of Southern California
Adjunct Faculty, Education Programs
Dr. Czech teaches educational pyschology and graduate research methods courses in the
education department at Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area Dr. Czech earned her
doctorate from University of Southern California in Education, Psychology, and Instructional
Technology. She has had extensive experience working with technology to support K-12 and
Higher Ed. Dr. Chech has worked in the field of education for over 30 years and currently
works full time as an associate professor for a private university in the Bay Area. Her areas of
research interest are integrating technology into classroom instruction, creating/maintaining a
positive classroom environment and using reflective practice for professional self-improvement.
Dr. Czech has presented research on the IRPSA Model for reflective practices with a colleague
at numerous state, national, and international conferences.
Ardella Dailey, MAEd, California Administrative Services Credential
San Francisco State University
Program Chair, Education
Ardella Dailey is currently a candidate in the Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
at the University of California, Berkeley. With over twenty five years of experience she has
held a series of positions of increasing responsibility during her distinguished career in public
education. She has had supervisory roles in the areas of curriculum and instruction, assessment,
technology, special education, finance, maintenance and facilities operations, human
resources, employee relations and negotiations, English language development and professional
development. Her leadership roles include preschool director, elementary principal, assistant
superintendent of educational services, and district superintendent.
Scott Griffith, EdD
University of San Francisco, Organization and Leadership
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Griffith comes to the Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area with a wealth of experience
as Dean of the Engineering Technology Center at American River College and as a former
CEO of the Northern California Center for Rehabilitation and Westworld Healthcare. He is a
member of the American Society of Engineering Educators and is on the governing board of
the California Engineering and Technology Alliance, among others.
Shelia Harrison, EdD
University of LaVerne
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Sheila Harrison received her Bachelor of Physical Education Degree with a double major
in Biology and Physical Education from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.,
Canada and her Master of Science Degree in Educational Administration from California State
University, Fullerton. She earned her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership through the
University of La Verne. She has taught science, physical education and dance at the high school
level and has been a high school principal. In addition, she has worked in the role of Assistant
Superintendent of Personnel/Instruction and as an Assistant Superintendent of Educational
Services in K-12 education. In addition to serving as an associate superintendent, Dr. Harrison
focuses on operational, administrative and curricular events within a central valley suburban
K-12 school district, thus allowing her to be up to date on current educational practices.
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