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Switzer Learning Center staff is a dedicated group
of special educators, therapists, paraprofessionals
and administrators who have a passion for reaching
and teaching children with exceptional needs.
 Rebecca E. Foo, Ph.D., Executive Director Dr. Foo joined Switzer Learning Center in 1988 after
earning her Ph.D. in psychology from the
University
of Southern California.
Her area of specialization is in the
behavioral, social and academic problems of special
education children and adolescents.
As a psychologist, she worked with students
and families before becoming the Executive Director
in 1994.
Dr. Foo was honored as the 2006 California Woman of
the Year by the California State Legislature for her
work with children with special needs and her
leadership in the field of special education.
She is an alumni of Stanford Graduate School
of Business’
Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders
After serving ten years as California
Association Private Special Education Schools’
Regional representative for nonpublic schools in
South, West and Central Los Angeles, in July 2009
Dr. Foo became President of the Board of Directors
of the California Association of Private Special
Education Schools (CAPSES). Certified by American
Red Cross to provide Disaster Services, Disaster
Mental Health Services, and Family Services
Emergency Assistance, she is also a FEMA trained
Community Emergency Response Team volunteer.
Dr. Foo can be reached at (310) 328-3611 x
337 or
drfoo@switzercenter.org
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Tangela Diggs, M.A., Director of Education
Ms. Diggs joined the staff in 2006 to direct the
educational programs at Switzer Learning Center.
Working for five years as a special education
teacher, Ms. Diggs attended California State
University-Dominquez Hills receiving a M.A. in
Special Education.
She holds a professional teaching credential
in both general and special education and is the
support provider for teachers in the University
Internship Program.
For more than ten years, she has trained and
supervised special education teachers and
paraprofessionals whether it was in her role as Vice
Principal, Principal or Director of Education.
Since joining the Switzer Learning Center
staff, Ms. Diggs has administered the Individual
Education Plan (IEP) meetings making sure that
students receive the services they need.
Ms. Diggs can be reached at (310) 328-3611 x
333 or
school@switzercenter.org
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Owen Fudim, Ph.D., ABPP, Director of Clinical Services
Dr. Fudim joined the staff as a licensed clinical
psychologist in 1983 four years after receiving his
doctoral degree in clinical psychology from UCLA.
In addition to directing the Clinical
Services at
Switzer
Learning
Center, Dr. Fudim
provides individual psychotherapy and psycho-diagnotic
assessments for Switzer students and supervises
doctoral level psychology interns.
He has authored the CEASE, a behavioral
observation and assessment tool that evaluates
student’s feelings and classroom interactions and
behaviors.
Dr. Fudim is a member of the American
Psychological Association and a Diplomate in School
Psychology from the American Board of Professional
Psychology, the highest recognition available in
professional psychology.
Dr. Fudim can be reached at (310) 328-3611 x
327 or
clinical@switzercenter.org
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Robin Sablosky, Ph.D., Psychology Training Coordinator
Dr. Sablosky came to
Switzer
Learning
Center
as a psychology intern in 1981 and returned as a
staff psychologist in 1987.
A graduate of the California School of
Professional Psychology – Los Angeles, Dr. Sablosky
coordinates the psychology training program,
supervising doctoral level psychology interns and
registered psychologists in psycho-diagnostic and
behavioral assessment, learning disabilities,
diversity issues and cognitive-behavioral
psychotherapy.
Dr. Sablosky is a member of the American
Psychological Association (Divisions 35 – Psychology
of Women, and 53 – Clinical Child Psychology, and
the California Psychological Association.
Dr. Sablosky can be reached at (310) 328-3611
x 328 or
psychology@switzercenter.org.
 Len Hernandez, Principal
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In 1972, Mr. Hernandez came to
Switzer
Learning
Center
as a teacher’s aide.
Steadily rising through the ranks of
classroom teacher, head teacher and high school
coordinator, he became the school principal in 1988.
Mr. Hernandez’s extraordinary commitment to
the Switzer student is unmatched and he has been a
stabilizing force at the Center for more than 35
years, by directing the primary and secondary school
programs.
He holds a lifetime Learning Handicapped
Specialist Teaching Credential.
In 2002, the California Association of
Private Special Education Schools awarded him their
Annual Award of Excellence.
Mr. Hernandez can be reached at (310)
328-3611 x 133 or
principal@switzercenter.org
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