Dr. Amy Leh

I write with a heavy heart to share with you the passing of Amy (Sheng Chieh) Leh, a respected colleague and friend of Cal State San Bernardino for more than 20 years. We were recently informed of her passing, which occurred on Nov. 22, following a fight with pancreatic cancer.

Amy served more than two decades in the College of Education. She joined our campus community in 1998 as an assistant professor in the Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, which has since been renamed the Department of Educational Leadership and Technology.  During her tenure, Amy taught more than 10 courses in instructional technology, wrote more than 30 articles and gave more than 100 presentations at national and international conventions.

She also passionately supported the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars. Among her roles, she served as treasurer and president-elect of Gamma Lambda, the Phi Beta Delta chapter at its home institution, and as the chapter’s president. She received her Ph.D. in education from Arizona State University.

Amy’s passing is a loss to the entire CSUSB family and all those who knew and worked with her. We send our condolences to her family and ask everyone to keep them in their thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time. Warm regards,

Shari McMahan, Ph.D.

Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs

Asian Faculty Staff Student Association

We are deeply saddened by the news of Amy Leh’s unexpected passing. Amy was a dedicated member of AFSSA (Asian Faculty, Staff & Student Association). Besides what was said about her by the Provost in her announcement, Amy was an enthusiastic supporter of all AFSSA events and faculty, staff, and students from different regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Above all, Amy was a friend to many and treated others with kindness. She was a good human being.

As the Executive Director of Phi Beta Delta, Amy greatly contributed to the internationalization of CSUSB. She assisted the university in recruiting international students, mentored them during their studies on campus, and supervised many visiting scholars. Her passing is a loss to both the CSUSB family and the AFSSA family.

We – all members of AFSSA -- extend our deepest condolences to Amy’s family. We continue to be inspired by Amy’s legacy. Warm regards,

Younglee Kim, PhD, RN, PHN

AFFSA President, 2021-2022