Teacher Since: 1986
Teaching junior high school since:1988
Previous Schools: Bidwell Junior High, Fair View High School, Sinoloa Middle School (Novato,CA), Paradise Intermediate School, Marysville High School
Education:M.A. Biology and Geography; CSU Chico, B.A. Biology and Chemistry CSU Chico, Supplemental Credential Mathematics
Family: Mike (Husband), W. Zachary (CSUC student), Marisa (U.C. Davis graduate student), Riana (M.A. Education and Gender Studies, adjunct professor CSU Sacramento), Nadia (M.S. Speech Pathology; Speech Pathologist with San Juan Unified School District), Pippi (our elderly miniature pincher) and our three chickens; Mae, Henrietta and Rosie.
Hobbies: jogging, crafting, community service activities, outdoor activities
My Goals for the Class: 1. Help students develop self-confidence, independence, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.. Encourage a commitment to be kind, helpful, responsible, and respectful to others. 3. Foster a true sense of inquiry and a love of learning.
Why I Love Teaching:There is no more important nor rewarding profession than to assist children in their understanding of our world. We laugh every day, get excited about what new insights we gain, and learn from each other. What a wonderful job!