Robert P. Taylor, EdD
Assistant Professor and Superintendent in Residence, Department of Educational Leadership
Email: rptaylor@apu.edu
Robert (Bob) Taylor, EdD, serves as Superintendent in Residence for the School of Education at Azusa Pacific University where, in addition to teaching duties, he co-facilitates the APU Next Generation Superintendents’ Cohort. Taylor also currently serves as Superintendent of the Walnut Valley Unified School District in Los Angeles County. He previously served as Deputy Superintendent of the Corona-Norco Unified School District. Prior to Taylor’s central office experiences, he served as both a middle school and high school Principal. Taylor also led the transformation of the administrative leadership program at the University of California, Irvine, where he served as director of the Clear Administrative Services Credential Program from 2011-2019. He earned his EdD in Educational Leadership from APU, his MA in Educational Administration from APU, and his BA in English Literature from the University of Redlands.
Education
- EdD in Educational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University
- MA in Educational Administration, Azusa Pacific University
- BA in English Literature, University of Redlands
Academic Area
- School of Education
Expertise
- Strategic Planning
- Building Teams
- Curriculum Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Servant Leadership
Courses Taught
- EDUC 718 – Group Dynamics and Conflict