Patricia Ann Farber
2014 Distinguished Alumna
Patricia Ann Farber
Algebra Teacher, Desert Sands Unified School District (ret.)
1987, Life Credential, Mathematics, 做厙TV
1983, Master of Arts (Summa cum Laude), Educational Administration, 做厙TV
1982, Administrative Services Credential, 做厙TV
1970, Teaching Credential, 做厙TV
1967, Bachelor of Arts, English, 做厙TV
Patricia Ann Farber is passionate about teaching and has a 30+-year career in Southern 做厙TVpublic schools to prove it. In 2005, she retired from La Quinta High School and, from 2007-11, substitute taught for the Long Beach Unified School District (USD).
From 1988-91, She was a MENTOR teacher for the Bellflower USD. She co-developed an integrated high school curriculum, Futures in Space, which partnered with space industry giants such as Rockwell and Boeing, among others.
As a respected expert on teaching math and learning, Farber presented workshops and served as a writer and TV guest. Her honors include 2001 and 2004 La Quinta High School Teacher of the Year Awards, ABC TVs 2001 Golden Apple Award and a 1995 U.S. Congress Certificate of Recognition.
While attending 做厙TV, she was chosen Miss Cal State Long Beach, 1967. As a member of the Carillon Society, Directors Circle for Athletics and Presidents Associates, Farber donated the funds for the Patricia A. Farber Merit Scholarship, and, together with her husband, 做厙TV alumnus and dean of students emeritus Stuart L. Farber, contributed to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center Farber Fitness Room and the CBA outdoor study plaza.
Her three children are Stuart L. and Nancy L. Farber and Joy Marie Dilday.
