About Reverend Hopwood
Michael L Hopwood Bio
Mike Hopwood is a California native and sought-after speaker, educator, and administrator of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Mike Hopwood is a graduate of Arizona State University with a B.A. in Education, and holds a Masters Degree in both Education Administration from National University and Biblical Theology from Esther Mallet International Bible University, Downey, California where he taught classes in both Old Testament and New Testament Research. He has over 26 years as an educator and community servant. He is a former School Board President and consultant on Human Relations, School Safety, and Threat Assessment. Formerly a member of the Board of Directors Associated Pomona Teachers, in January of 2007 he was appointed to the Los Angeles Unified School District Human Relations Council and is a founding member of the Education is a Civil Right Committee, member California African-American Superintendents and Administrators - CAAASA , member Western Regional Council on Educating Black Children. Michael Hopwood is the Coordinator of Operations and Safety for the Los Angeles Unified School District Local District 7, providing operational leadership, training and support by guiding and coaching principals in the areas of school operations; including school safety, school emergencies, school safety plans, and overseeing the establishment of School Community Safety Collaborative.
Mike is a graduate of the Association of California School Administrators Principal Academy and Awarded “Senior Associate” by the California School Leadership Academy (2004). He has held the positions of: President of the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees, Board of Directors Associated Pomona Teachers, California Teachers Association State Council, Chairperson of the California Teachers Association-City of Compton Joint Future Search Committee and Chairperson of Compton High 100 year Celebration Committee.
Mike Hopwood served on the Watts Gang Task Force, Assembly Member Karen Bass 47th Assembly District Education Commission, The County Wide Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, the Los Angeles County Inter-Agency Gang Task Force and the Education is a Civil Right Committee.
Growing up in Watts and Compton and having experienced the pain of his parents divorce, gang violence, the tragic death of loved ones and the racism of his era, Mike Hopwood founded Secrets of Success Restoration Life Association, a faith based non-profit association dedicated to building communities, one life at a time, through evangelism; world outreach and civic engagement; biblical counseling; and the restoration of families.
Mike Hopwood was Compton High Student Body President and Captain of the undefeated state and national championship basketball team. His team was named National Champions by Sporting News his senior year after going 32-0 and began the record for the most victories without a loss in California CIF history at 62-0. In 2011 the teams success earned them a place among ESPN Salute to all-time FAB 50 No. 1s A detailed listing of the all-time No. 1 prep basketball teams. Mike was named the Most Valuable Player of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section State Championship. As Captain of the basketball team, he earned All State, and All-American Honors at Compton High School.
Mike Hopwood went on to play four years at Arizona State University and two years with Athletes in Action, an athletic ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. He was invited to free agent camp for the ABA San Diego Conquistadors (Los Angeles Clippers) and Dallas Chaparrals before joining the ABA’s Virginia Squires free agent rookie camp. He played five years professionally in Europe where he averaged 27.03 points per game, scoring 53 points in a playoff game against Racing Club of Paris. His teams won national titles on two continents and three countries including division II titles in France and Switzerland.. Mike Hopwoods coaching career included Assistant Basketball Coach at Cal State Los Angeles as well as Head Coaching positions at Los Angeles David Star Jordan High School and Ganesha High School in Pomona, California.
Michael L Hopwood Bio
Mike Hopwood is a California native and sought-after speaker, educator, and administrator of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Mike Hopwood is a graduate of Arizona State University with a B.A. in Education, and holds a Masters Degree in both Education Administration from National University and Biblical Theology from Esther Mallet International Bible University, Downey, California where he taught classes in both Old Testament and New Testament Research. He has over 26 years as an educator and community servant. He is a former School Board President and consultant on Human Relations, School Safety, and Threat Assessment. Formerly a member of the Board of Directors Associated Pomona Teachers, in January of 2007 he was appointed to the Los Angeles Unified School District Human Relations Council and is a founding member of the Education is a Civil Right Committee, member California African-American Superintendents and Administrators - CAAASA , member Western Regional Council on Educating Black Children. Michael Hopwood is the Coordinator of Operations and Safety for the Los Angeles Unified School District Local District 7, providing operational leadership, training and support by guiding and coaching principals in the areas of school operations; including school safety, school emergencies, school safety plans, and overseeing the establishment of School Community Safety Collaborative. Mike is a graduate of the Association of California School Administrators Principal Academy and Awarded “Senior Associate” by the California School Leadership Academy (2004). He has held the positions of: President of the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees, Board of Directors Associated Pomona Teachers, California Teachers Association State Council, Chairperson of the California Teachers Association-City of Compton Joint Future Search Committee and Chairperson of Compton High 100 year Celebration Committee.
Mike Hopwood served on the Watts Gang Task Force, Assembly Member Karen Bass 47th Assembly District Education Commission, The County Wide Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, the Los Angeles County Inter-Agency Gang Task Force and the Education is a Civil Right Committee.
Growing up in Watts and Compton and having experienced the pain of his parents divorce, gang violence, the tragic death of loved ones and the racism of his era, Mike Hopwood founded Secrets of Success Restoration Life Association, a faith based non-profit association dedicated to building communities, one life at a time, through evangelism; world outreach and civic engagement; biblical counseling; and the restoration of families.
Mike Hopwood was Compton High Student Body President and Captain of the undefeated state and national championship basketball team. His team was named National Champions by Sporting News his senior year after going 32-0 and began the record for the most victories without a loss in California CIF history at 62-0. In 2011 the teams success earned them a place among ESPN Salute to all-time FAB 50 No. 1s A detailed listing of the all-time No. 1 prep basketball teams. Mike was named the Most Valuable Player of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section State Championship. As Captain of the basketball team, he earned All State, and All-American Honors at Compton High School.
Mike Hopwood went on to play four years at Arizona State University and two years with Athletes in Action, an athletic ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. He was invited to free agent camp for the ABA San Diego Conquistadors (Los Angeles Clippers) and Dallas Chaparrals before joining the ABA’s Virginia Squires free agent rookie camp. He played five years professionally in Europe where he averaged 27.03 points per game, scoring 53 points in a playoff game against Racing Club of Paris. His teams won national titles on two continents and three countries including division II titles in France and Switzerland.. Mike Hopwoods coaching career included Assistant Basketball Coach at Cal State Los Angeles as well as Head Coaching positions at Los Angeles David Star Jordan High School and Ganesha High School in Pomona, California.
Michael Hopwood Vitae
Community Connections
Community Connections
- Partnered with Troy Boy Foundation (2008)
- Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church: 49th Church Anniversary Committee Member Chairperson (2007)
- Major donor towards sponsoring a student for the Presidential Classroom Program in Washington D.C. (2007)
- Helped develop a Teacher’s Guide On Street Gangs for the Los Angeles County Office of Education (2006)
- Partnered with Union Rescue Mission (2006)
- Platinum Sponsor for Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarships (2005)
- Participated in a working group to revise district “Hate Crime” policy bulletin (2005)
- Founded Secrets of Success Life Restoration Association (2004)
- Taught Old and New Testament Research at Esther Mallett International Bible University (2002-2006)
- Attended Esther Mallet International Bible University (2002)
- Helped develop a document on school-wide discipline for the Los Angeles County Office of Education and California Department of Education (2001)
- Assistant Principal - Gompers Middle School
- Library Committee Member at Gompers Middle School (1999)
- Expulsion Review Committee at Gompers Middle School (1999)
- Coached at Byron Scott Youth Motivational Basketball Camp (1999)
- California Science Center Committee Member (1998)
- Summer Session Secondary Principal at Gompers Middles School (1998)
- COBA Scholarship Selection Committee at Gompers Middle School (1998)
- Assisted in Clusterwide Articulation Day (1997)
- Governmental Relations Chair for Assembly Member Richard Floyd (1997)
- Participated in the Compton Coalition for Progress (1996)
- Steering Committee Co-Chair for the Compton Community Future Search Conference (1996)
- Attended the Principals Academy in Costa Mesa (1996)
- Scholarship Selection Committee at Gompers Middle School (1996)
- Volunteered at the annual Locke High School Pancake Breakfast (1995)
- Member of 100 Year Celebration Committee for Compton High School (1995)
- Helped to administer the Advanced Placement Exams at David Starr Jordan High School (1995)
- District Mathematics Textbook Selection Committee (1994)
- Represented Grades 9-12 on the Task Force for Proficiency for the District Curriculum Council (1994)
- Member of the Mathematics Curriculum Writing Committee for the Pomona Unified School District (1994)
- Participated in the Pomona Resources in Drug Education Training (1992)
- School Site Council Chairperson for Ganesha High School (1992)
- Played for the Athletes in Action West Basketball team
- January 20, 2008 - Save our Sons
- November 25, 2007 - Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church
- August 12, 2007 - Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church
- February 13, 2007 - Clergy meeting for Lennox Clergy Council
- January 28, 2007 Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church
- January 23, 2007 - N Crease Youth Ministry
- December 16, 2006 - The Committee for Educational Civil Rights Movement
- December 3, 2006 - Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church
- October 28, 2006 - African American Forum on Education and Families at the Maranatha Community Church
- August 13, 2006 - Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church
- August 29, 2004 - Heavenly Rest M.B.C. Activity Center
- Certified by The Word of God World Outreach for an International Certification of Provisional Ordination (2009)
- Awarded by Judeo-Christian Alliance and California Republican Women’s Council for his outstanding service to his community (2007)
- Certificate of Completing for successfully completing the Male Chorus “Skills Enhancement” WORKSHOP. (2007)
- Certificate of Appreciation for participation in “The Jesus Family Reunion” Vacation Bible School Program (2006)
- Awarded by Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church for his service on the Vacation Bible School Teaching Staff (2005)
- Earned certificate of Ordination from Esther Mallett International Bible University (2004)
- Awarded “Senior Associate” by the California School of Leadership Academy (2004)
- Nominated to serve as Review Panelist for Neighborhood Matching Fund program (2002)
- Certificate of Membership for the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (2000)
- Received a Certificate of Membership to The International Association of Lions Club (1996)
- Awarded by the D.A.T.E Programs Los Angeles Unified Schools for his dedication and support of the Jordan/Locke Cluster D.A.T.E/D.A.R.E. Sports Festival (1996)
- Certificate of Accomplishment from Garey High School (1994)
- Received an Award of Participation for participation in the annual Mathematics Field Day sponsored by the Pomona Unified School District (1990)
- Earned a Degree of Master of Biblical Theology from Esther Mallett International Bible Univeristy
- "We are thankful to God for the dreams and vision that you are certain to have ignited within the hearts of some of the youths who were blessed to receive an impartation from you r vast reservoir of resources and personal insight.” - Pastor Troy, Troy Boy International
- “ You are a man of great character and integrity and one of LAUSD finest.” - Eddie Goodman
- “ Michael is a successful educator, faithful minister, and compassionate leader.” - Joshua Smith, D.D., N.H.D., M. B. Th., M.S. Ed. S.M.A.
- “ He is a stellar citizen, worthy of emulation, in that he goes above and beyond what is required even as a tither to the congregation.” - Lannie H. Foster, Chairperson political Ways and Means Committee Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church
- “ Reverend Michael L. Hopwood fulfills the criteria for a man of God.” - Beverly L. Jackson
