| Teacher Since: | 2003 |
| At Oak Mesa Since: | 2003 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Liberal Studies, Cal State Fullerton |
| Teaching Credential from Univ. of La Verne | |
| Hobbies: |
Gardening, attending theater productions, playing/creating music with my husband, and playing Thomas trains with my son. |
| My Goals for the Class: | 1. Help students develop self-confidence, independence, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities. |
| 2. 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: | Children bring me joy! I love kids, and each day of teaching offers me the chance to help them achieve great things! Teaching gives me a chance to see children transform. They share with me both big and small successes, learning moments, the hilarious comedy of the unexpected, and general joy. |
| Teaching Credential from University of La Verne |
| Teaching Credential from University of La Verne |
| Teacher Since: | 2008 |
| At Oak Mesa Since: | 2012 |
| Education: |
Masters Degree in Ed. and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal Poly Pomona |
| Hobbies: |
Horseback riding and golfing |
| My Goals for the Class: | 1. Help students develop self-confidence, independence, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities. |
| 2. 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: | Teaching is my ultimate passion. I love going to work each day and look forward to seeing my students. The best feeling in the world is seeing my students realize their potential and to watch them do amazing things! |
| Teacher Since: | 1995 |
| At Oak Mesa Since: | 2009 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Geography from the University of Montana Teaching credential from CSU-Monterey Bay Masters in Educational Administration from Cal Poly Pomona |
| Hobbies: |
Cycling, traveling, cooking, and supporting the Atlanta Braves. |
| My Goals for the Class: | 1. Help students develop self-confidence, independence, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities. |
| 2. 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: | Every single day these kids motivate me and teach me as much, if not more, than I teach them. |