Dan Dryden

Administrative Coordinator

Past Education highlights:  Glendale College, Cal State Univ. Stanislaus
Past Professional Experience:  Financial Consultant
Favorite Quote:  “It’s not the years, it’s the mileage”. – Indiana Jones
What motivates me in the work of building accessible learning and spaces for interaction for students:  My sister, born with multiple disabilities and the struggles we faced growing up.
Proudest moment or accomplishment at the DRC:  Being allowed to work for this department.
Palomar Professor who inspires me and why:  Bob Alidae (Mathematics) His unwavering commitment to student success.
What I most love about the DRC:  The true sense of family and our common commitment to students, versus personal gain.
What I love most about Palomar:  The incredible people I meet.
One thing I have learned over the pandemic:  How adaptable we all are.
What is key to creating community at Palomar:   Kindness and humility.
What does a campus or world built with UDL at the forefront look like:  One that lifts up each individual before it has to.