Patrick Traynor, PHD, MPH, RD, CPT

Patrick Traynor, September 2023
Traynor, center, hiking with Eagle Scout sons: Jazz artist Christopher Traynor, left, and independent game developer/coder Patrick Joseph Traynor, right; summer 2022 - Blue Lakes, CA Alpine County
Traynor, May 2018, Alpine County Superintendent of Schools, 2013-2019, right, with friend and California Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, 2010-2018. Alpine County Schools, CA
Education
1997-2004 Doctor of Philosophy Educational Administration University of California, Riverside
2020-2022 Master of Public Health, Nutrition University of California, Berkeley
1993-1994 Master of Arts, Computer Education United States International University, San Diego
1993-1995 Master of Arts, Educational Administration United States International University, San Diego
1984-1989 Bachelor of Science Double: Nutrition & Entomology University of California, Davis
Traynor at Mt. Hood, Oregon - Summer Training
Credentials
Nutrition
2018-2019 Registered Dietitian Iowa State University Credential#: 86082088 2023 Certificate of Training Weight Loss and Obesity 2025 Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management
TEACHING & ADMINISTRATIVE
1989-1990 Science Teaching Credentials University of California, Davis 1997-1999 Professional Administrative Services University of California, Riverside
SKIING
2005 United States Ski & Snowboard Level 300 Coach 2021 Professional Ski Instructors of America
Fitness
2020 Certfied Personal Trainer National Academy of Sports Medicine
Experience
PUblic School leadership
2019-2024 Superintendent Lone Pine Unified School District Lone Pine, CA
2013-2019 Superintendent Alpine County Office of Education Apline County Unified School District Markleeville, CA
2012-2013 State Director, Assessment Development & Administration Division California Department of Education, Sacramento, CA
2010-2012 Assistant Superintendent, Assessment & Accountability Hesperia Unified School District, Hesperia, CA
FACULTY
2019-2019 Brandman University Adjunct Faculty Biology
2008-2011 Argosy University Adjunct Faculty Statistics & Research
2004-2004 University of California, Riverside Guest Lecturer Curriculum
1990-1994 Riverside Unified School District High School Teacher Sciences & Health
Nutrition
2019-Present Registered Dietian MNT Scientific, South Lake Tahoe, CA
1989-1990 Nutrition Laboratory Technician (as undergrad and grad) UC Davis, Davis, CA
Agriculture
2022-2022 Data Analyst (Externship) Beeflow Mountain View, CA
1982-2020 Apiary Inspector/Manager Soil Sample Collector Scientific Agricultrue Bakersfield, CA
1986-1989 Field Entomologist Integrated Orchard Management Visalia, CA
1983-1984 Apiary Field Worker Grigg Apiaries Bowman, ND
2006-2010 Director, Educational Services & Assessment and Evaluation Colton Joint Unified School District Colton, CA
2004-2006 Director Language Support Services Colton Joint Unified SchoolDistrict, Colton, CA
1999-2004 Middle School Principal Colton Joint Unified School District, Colton, CA
1997-1999 Middle School Assistant Principal Ocean View Unified School District Huntington Beach, CA
1995-1997 Elementary School Principal Keppel Union School District Palmdale, CA
1994-1995 Teaching Vice Principal Keppel Union School District Palmdale, CA
Skiing
2014-Present Ski Race Coach Kirkwood Ski Education Foundation Kirkwood, CA
2013- Present Ski Instructor Kirkwood Ski Resort Kirkwood, CA
2019- Present Ski Instructor Mammoth Ski Resorts Mammoth, CA
2005-2013 Ski Race Coach Wrightwood Ski Education Foundation Mountain High Ski Resort Wrightwood, CA
Traynor, 2022 Backyard
August 2022 jazz gig; Opening Act for High Step Society at Carson City Brewery Arts Center. Traynor, trumpet, third from right, with son, Christopher Traynor center on trombone, Band: Moons of Jupiter; Photo: Patrick Joseph Traynor
Publications
Traynor, Patrick (2006). Higher literacy demands, greater diversity in today's schools, call for rejuvenated classroom management framework. The California Reader 37(3), 22-27.
Traynor, Patrick L. (2004). A study comparing three classroom management approaches. Dissertation on file at the University of California, Riverside.
Traynor, Patrick L. (2003). Effects of computer-assisted-instruction on different learners. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 30(2),137-143
Traynor, Patrick L. (2003). Factors contributing to teacher choice of classroom order strategies. Education, 123, 586-599.
Traynor, Patrick L. (2002). A scientific evaluation of five different strategies teachers use to maintain order. Education, 122, 493-509.
Traynor, Patrick L. (1996). Authoring programs: Helping teachers build successful lesson plans. Learning and Leading with Technology, 24, 54-58.
professional affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CAND)
Behavioral Health Nutrition (BHN); Eductation Coordinator
Weight Management (AND Dietetics Practice Group (DPG)
Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (AND DPG)
Sports and Human Performance Nutrition (AND DPG)
Dietitians in Medical Nutrition Therapy (DMNT) (AND DPG)
Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)
Traynor, 1990, competing as National Physique Committee (NPC) amatueur bodybuilder
Traynor, 2024, competing in masters' division of NPC's physique category