About Me
As a former De Anza student, I do my best to work with my students to help them to understand the materials covered in my classes and to show them their own capabilities. My educational background is in environmental science and ecology, evolution, and marine biology. As a student, I participated in study abroad programs focused around tropical ecology, studied restoration ecology, with an emphasis on pollution prevention. I have worked in the private, public and academic sectors, which allows me to bring a unique perspective to my classroom. The primary focus of my career prior to becoming an instructor was in integrated waste management in the private sector. Upon my hire for my tenure track teaching position, I began exploring the intersection of environmental science and equity. My interest led me to continue my studies at the University of San Francisco, School of Education. In the Spring of 2018, I successfully defended my dissertation (link provided below) and earned my doctoral degree in Education in Organization and Leadership.
The focus of my work post-doctorate is around applications of equity in the classroom, in the field, and in organizations. Below I have provided links to examples of the projects I have collaborated on with my students in addition to my independent work.
Ed.D, Organization and Leadership, University of San Francisco, 2018
B.S., Environmental Studies (Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology emphasis), University of California Santa Barbara, 2001
Links
My work:
| CRN | Course | Sec | Title | Days | Times | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49188 | ES 1 | 02Z | Introduction to Environmental StudiesView Footnote ES D001.02Z: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning . | ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
| 50116 | ES 2 | 01 | Introduction to Sustainability | ·T·R··· | 10:30 AM-01:20 PM | KC115 |
| 50055 | ESCI 1 | 01Z | Environmental Science | ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
| 50059 | ESCI 1 | 02Z | Environmental Science | ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
| 50061 | ESCI 1 | 04Z | Environmental Science | ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
| CRN | Course | Sec | Title | Days | Times | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28955 | ES 1 | 01Z | Introduction to Environmental StudiesView Footnote ES D001.01Z: This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning. | ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
| 28775 | ESCI 1 | 03Z | Environmental ScienceView Footnote ESCI D001.-03Z: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning | ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
| 28776 | ESCI 1 | 53Z | Environmental ScienceView Footnote ESCI D001.-53Z: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. The 6 week class begins on 10/19/26. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Faculty Info
Alicia De Toro
FULL-TIME FACULTY
Environmental Studies
408.864.5317
KC 214
Education
E.d.D. The University of San Francisco, Organization and Leadership
M.E.S.M., The University of California Santa Barbara, 2004