Education
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Occidental College - 1983
Master of Arts in Teaching Math - Occidental College - 1984
Administrative Credential - San Diego State University - 1992
Certificate in Instructional Technology - San Diego State University - 1995
Honors & Awards
Award of Excellence - UCSD Outstanding Teacher Recognition Program - 1997
Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Teacher - Helix High School - 1989
Governing Board Commendation for Helix Math Team - Grossmont Union High School District - 1989
Governing Board Commendation for Helix Academic Decathlon - Grossmont Union High School District - 1985
Phi Mu Gamma - Mathematics Honor Society - 1983
Experience
Digitial High School Grant Coordinator, 1998 - Present
Coordinating the Digital High School Planning Committee and writing the DHS grant for almost $1,000,000 over three years.
Mathematics Teacher, 1984 - Present
Subjects taught over thirteen years at Helix High School include Basic Arithmetic, Basic Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 2, Honors Precalculus
Mathematics Department Chairman, 1993 - Present
Responsibilities include new teacher hiring, master schedule planning, math office management, textbook and supplies ordering, Department Chair Council membership, and District Mathematics Council membership
Computer Education Instructor, USIU, 1998
Developed and taught course on Classroom Technology Integration to Master's Degree Candidates.
Resource Teacher, 1996 - 1998
Developed and maintained the TeacherLink website to assist teachers in implementing the Internet in their classrooms; assisted teachers with the use of computers in their day-to-day work as well as trouble-shooting their computer problems
Accreditation Leadership Team, 1997 - 1998
Co-chaired the Curricular Paths sub-committee with responsibility for the the Curricular Paths report
Terra Nova Testing Co-coordinator, 1997
Responsible for all logistics of testing a pilot edition of the State Assessment Test to over 2000 Helix students
Academic League Coach, 1995 - Present
Coached the Helix Academic League Team to a 3rd place finish in 1996 and a 2nd place finish in 1997 in Grossmont League competition
CPM Teacher-Leader, 1994 - 1997
Developed and conducted 31 workshops training high school and middle school math teachers from San Diego and Imperial Counties in the use of the College Preparatory mathematics (CPM) Program developed at UC Davis
District Curriculum Committee, 1996 - 1997
Assisted in the development and writing of District Standards for all Algebra I courses
Technology Coordinator, 1994 - 1995
Responsible for assisting teachers with their classroom computers as well as acting as a liaison to the Grossmont District's Technology Committee
Math Department Office Manager, 1991 - 1993
Managed all textbook inventory, classroom supplies, purchasing, and the computer network for the Helix Math Department
Accreditation Chairman, 1990 - 1991
Responsible for all aspects of the WASC accreditation for Helix High School resulting in a six year accreditation
Director of Student Activities, 1987 - 1991
Responsible for all student activities at Helix High School including all sport and concession revenues, dances, assemblies, clubs, and Student Government classes
CADA Task Force, 1989 - 1991
Working under the California Association of Directors of Activities Leadership Committee, co-edited and desktop published the 1990 edition of the Student Activities Handbook
Miscellaneous Helix Activities
Varsity Basketball Announcer (1985 - Present); Graduation Announcer; Class Advisor (1985 - 1987, 1991 - 1995); Math Team Coach (1989 - 1992); Academic Decathlon Coach (1985 - 1987)