Since 2000, Dr. Bautista has served as a Professor, Counselor and the Faculty Program Coordinator for the Center for Teacher Education at Santa Ana College (SAC). This highly successful program has been awarded the prestigious Exemplary Program Award by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, recognizing outstanding community college programs. In his work as program coordinator for the Center for Teacher Education, Steve oversees the daily operation of a multifaceted academic and student services program aimed at the preparation of K-12 teachers. Steve serves as the current President of the Association of California Community College Teacher Education Programs (ACCCTEP), the co-chair for the Regional Teacher Education Council in Southern California and was previously an executive board member of the National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP). In 2015, Steve was selected by his peers for the Distinguished Faculty Award. The Distinguished Faculty Award is awarded for teaching excellence and is the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member of Santa Ana College. In 2017, Steve was honored as one of five Orange County Teachers of the Year. Before joining Santa Ana College, Steve served as the Transfer Center Director at Fullerton College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology, master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and his doctorate in Community College Leadership, all from California State University, Fullerton.
Steve is the proud father of two beautiful daughters and has been married to Judi, his college sweetheart for over 25 years. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, going to Disneyland with Judi, relaxing at the beach and running.
Dissertation info:
Bautista, S. M. (2020). Hope for the Future: An exploratory qualitative study on Latinx community college students aspiring to become K-12 teachers (Doctoral dissertation, California State University, Fullerton).