Personal Background:
This is my fourth year at Golden Valley High School in Merced, CA and my third year at
Merced College. Prior to GVHS, I taught at an all-boys school in Los Angeles, CA. Before that
I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in a tiny country in West Africa called The Gambia. I was an
agroforestry volunteer from 2000 - 2002 in a village of 200 people called Kora Jula Kunda.
No, I did not have running water or electricity. Yes, I had a hole in the ground outside for a
bathroom.
I love to travel and love new challenges. That is why I became a teacher. Before I was a Peace
Corps Volunteer I worked in the chemical industry for almost 2 years and I realized I needed to
do something more interesting and rewarding than watching paint dry. Teaching is a profession
and a passion that I can take where ever life leads me.
My educational background:
Master of Science, Science Education (2007)
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Master of Arts, Education (2004)
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science (1998)
Minors in Physical Science and Environmental Ethics
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences (1994)
Chaffey Community College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This is my fourth year at Golden Valley High School in Merced, CA and my third year at
Merced College. Prior to GVHS, I taught at an all-boys school in Los Angeles, CA. Before that
I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in a tiny country in West Africa called The Gambia. I was an
agroforestry volunteer from 2000 - 2002 in a village of 200 people called Kora Jula Kunda.
No, I did not have running water or electricity. Yes, I had a hole in the ground outside for a
bathroom.
I love to travel and love new challenges. That is why I became a teacher. Before I was a Peace
Corps Volunteer I worked in the chemical industry for almost 2 years and I realized I needed to
do something more interesting and rewarding than watching paint dry. Teaching is a profession
and a passion that I can take where ever life leads me.
My educational background:
Master of Science, Science Education (2007)
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Master of Arts, Education (2004)
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science (1998)
Minors in Physical Science and Environmental Ethics
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences (1994)
Chaffey Community College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Contact me! Email me at cool@coolschem.com or drop by Science 5.
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