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Let Me Introduce Xavier aka soon to be Professor Xavier

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Let Me Introduce Xavier aka soon to be Professor Xavier

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Xavier has been a school psychologist and psychotherapist for over 25 years. He has worked with L.A.U.S.D. for 25+ years and worked with G.L.A.S.S. (Gay & Lesbian Adolescent Social Services) for 14 years up until its closure in 2009.  He is currently completing his doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership at the Downtown LA Campus of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.  Dissertation Topic: Does Work Orientation Moderate the Relationship Between Principals’ Perceived Leadership Style & School Psychologist Satisfaction.

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Credentials Teaching & Professional Experience

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Credentials Teaching & Professional Experience

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Xavier has been a credentialed school psychologist, initially since 1991 in New York and subsequently, 1993 to the present in Los Angeles. In addition, Xavier has been a special education administrator for 5 years. In these roles, as well as leading the Boards of multiple local & state school psychologist associations. In this time, he has developed & presented dozens of presentation & workshops on educational issues, cultural competence, L.G.B.T.Q issues & working as a consultant during crises related to these issues.

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Pathway to Online Teaching & Philosophy on Teaching

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Pathway to Online Teaching & Philosophy on Teaching

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Xavier's initial introduction to teacher occurred as an graduate student at Adelphi University, where he was volunteering for the African American Studies Department.  The chair of the department would often have to take trips nationally & internationally for speaking engagements as he was a prominent figure in South Africa in the early 1990's when he met him.  To Xavier's surprise, he recommended that he substitute for him in one course while he was away.  While quite anxiety provoking, it was the complimentary tone & challenge that perked Xavier's interest in teaching.

Xavier's teaching philosophy has a foundation that stems from a place of advancing the individual and collective knowledge of others.  In addition, his teaching philosophy also encompasses being a facilitator to assist students in understanding how the learning process affects him/her, then providing feedback to this process over time.  Fundamentally, Xavier's teaching philosophy believes that one's teaching philosophy needs to incorporate some of the professor's values & beliefs as it is more likely to have his/her teaching come across as genuine and authentic, thereby enhancing the learning experience for both student and teacher.  Finally, expectations, multiple evaluations, technology and an examination of the dynamics of learning is crucial to effective teaching.

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After serving as a union representative for school psychologists and President of the Los Angeles Association of School Psychologists
(L.A.A.S.P.), in 2015, Xavier became the 66th President of the California Association of School Psychologists (C.A.S.P.), he continues to explore and create opportunities to use his skills toward the betterment of individuals, families and the larger community.

​Xavier’s specialties include special education, L.G.B.T.Q. issues, anger management, parenting, juvenile sex offender treatment, depression, and identity issues.

Xavier is also a trained advocate for domestic violence victims/survivors and is committed to supporting research, prevention and intervention efforts around HIV/🤬.

Xavier is currently developing programs and collaborative partners with his non-profit organization, the Leonard-Turner Foundation to address and create a positive and lasting impact on the 4 pillars of the Foundation (see below).