Teacher Background

I have been teaching Science at Golden West since 1989. I grew up in Fremont California, and after High school I first went to Ohlone College and earned an AA. I then attended the University of California at Irvine where I received my Bachelors in Science. I moved up North and went to San Jose State to obtained my teaching Credential. In 1992 I received my Masters in Administration from Chapman University. I continue to enhance my science knowledge and teaching skills through professional programs and coursework. I have been married for 22 years. My wife Heidi is a chemist and she works at Bio-Rad in Benicia. We have two boys Tyler, 15 and Travis, 18. I enjoy excersise and participate in the Tracy Karate system. I love the outdoors and go camping and fishing with my family. I enjoy working with and teaching 7 th graders and I find the curriculum exciting as do my students.