2024 Tenure Recipients

Maurice Canyon, Umoja counselor, is also co-adviser for the Black Student Union and co-chair of the Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators (BFSA) Network, helping to plan the annual Black Graduation celebration and BFSA scholarships.

Sheldon Fields, counselor in General Counseling, first came to De Anza as an academic adviser. A team player who has a positive impact on students, he's been a counselor in several programs and has also helped out as a Transfer Center counselor.

Norma Guido Flores, counselor for the Office of Outreach and Relations With Schools and the Promise program, was a first-generation college student herself and has been active with the De Anza Latinx Association (DALA) and initiatives to support undocumented students on campus.

John Jimenez, Mathematics instructor, is a student-focused teacher who contributes to the Math Performance Success program, advises the Math Club and has also been active with the Latinx graduation and UndocuWelcome committees. 

Elsa Jimenez- Samayoa, Biology instructor, is known as a helpful colleague and a caring and considerate teacher who has participated in Summer Bridge, the De Anza Latinx Association (DALA) and the Academic Senate as a representative for her division.

Josh Losben, Film and Television instructor, is a talented writer and musician in his own right; he’s a collegial team player in his department and has helped several of his students prepare for transfer to USC’s renowned film program.

Rana Marinas, Nursing instructor, is a De Anza Nursing grad herself. She brings a thoughtful and empathetic approach to teaching, and has served as assistant director and interim director of the Nursing program.

Bianca Melendez, Disability Support Programs and Services counselor, supports equitable learning experiences for her students and has conducted extensive outreach to area high schools and community agencies.

Christian Rodriguez, counselor for English Performance Success, is especially thoughtful and skilled at supporting students who are new or unfamiliar with college. He’s also an active member of the De Anza Latinx Association (DALA) and the Latinx Graduation planning committee.

Xavier Silva, Automotive Technology instructor, is a former De Anza student himself who served as a peer tutor for fellow students. A natural leader and teacher, he continues to be a mentor for his students.

James Tallent, Automotive Technology instructor, is also a former De Anza student. He has introduced new technology and equipment in his teaching and also serves as adviser to the student Auto Tech Club and its annual car show and canned food drive. 

Susan Thomas, Psychology instructor, began her second career in teaching after working as a staff development trainer. She’s active with Guided Pathways, the Humanities Mellon Scholars program and the Social Sciences and Humanities Equity Core Team.

Trisha Tran, counselor for Career Technical Education, is a team player who’s active with Guided Pathways and goes out of her way to serve students – often working at night to meet with students in evening programs.

Glynn Wallis, counselor for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), is committed to supporting students from underserved populations. He is co-chair of the Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators (BFSA) Network.

Amy Wang, counselor for IMPACT AAPI, has worked to increase awareness of Asian American and Pacific Islander students and their issues, while coordinating a scholarship program and supporting students in her Learning Community.