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Contact Info

1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-7459
Fax (619) 744-7677
Dianne Cordero, Principal

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Staff

• Avila, Ruben - Social Studies
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Ruben Avila

Room: 920
Extension: 4920
E-mail: ravila@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

San Diego State University

What was your major?

Social Science

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

Counseling

What are some of your hobbies?

Spending time with family

• Booz, Mitch - English
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Booz, Mitch

Room: 501
Extension: 4501
E-mail: mbooz@sandi.net
DOB:


What college did you go to?

San Diego State University

What was your major?

English with an emphasis in Creative Writing.

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

At one time I considered Law School and taking over the family insurance business.

What are some of your hobbies?

My hobbies include surfing, sports, and home improvement.

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

I returned to SDSU for my teaching credential and Masters's Degree in Education: Curriculum and Instruction. I love to teach and work with other educators. SciTech is a great place to work.

• Campbell, Courtney - English
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Campbell, Courtney

Room: 652/501
Extension: 4501
E-mail: ccampbell1@sandi.net
Website: My Website

What college did you go to?

University of Colorado-Boulder, San Diego State, University of San Diego

What was your major?

English

What was your minor?

Creative Writing

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

Writer, poet, work for National Geographic, photographer

What are some of your hobbies?

traveling, snowboarding, hiking, swimming, reading, camping

• Cordero, Dianne - Principal
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Cordero, Dianne

Room: Office
Extension: 2500
E-mail: dcordero@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

UC Santa Cruz, B.A USD, M.A.





What was your major?

Biology

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

Medical Research

What are some of your hobbies?

Automobiles/ Home Improvement Projects

• Degroot, Aaron - Social Studies
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Degroot, Aaron

Room: 931
Extension: 4931
E-mail: adegroot@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

San Diego City College & San Diego State University

What was your major?

Political Science

What was your minor?

Sociology

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

Probation officer, Publishing Company sales rep.

What are some of your hobbies?

Cycling, running, study of history

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

I love being at San Diego high

• Dishon, James - Resource Teacher
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Dishon, James

Room: 654
Extension: 4654
E-mail: jdishoniii@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

San Diego State University

What was your major?

Advertising (communication)

What are some of your hobbies?

Surfing, and my dog Taj.

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

Nominated for Sainthood

• Dozier, Sara - Science
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Dozier, Sara

Room: 655
Extension: 4655
E-mail: saradozier@gmail.com
DOB:
Website: My Website

What college did you go to?

UC Santa Cruz BA, UC San Diego MS

What was your major?

Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology, Biological Sciences

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

Biotechnology/ Pharmaceutical research in the areas of Cancer Biology, Metabolic Disease, Embryology and Technology Development

What are some of your hobbies?

Listening to music, going to see shows, skiing, traveling, reading, knitting, playing with my cat, watching movies

• Gallo, Robert - English, Public Speaking, AVID
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Gallo, Robert

Room: 552b
Extension: 4512
E-mail: rgallo@sandi.net
DOB:
Website: My Website

What college did you go to?

SDSU BA Utah State MA

What was your major?

SDSU= English literature, Utah State= Journalism,
U.S. International units =Education

What was your minor?

Art/Drama

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

U.S. Air force 15 years, New York

What are some of your hobbies?

Guitar, Swimming, Woodworking, Martial arts

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

Love to teach high school and college. Love people, new places and new experiences. Have traveled through much of Italy and England.

• Hardin, Claudia - English
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Hardin, Claudia

Room: 921
Extension: 4921
E-mail: chardin@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

I graduated from UCSD in 1983

What was your major?

General Literature

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

I was going to attend law school, but ended up living in Greece instead.

What are some of your hobbies?

I have very little time for hobbies now, but I look forward to one day being able to paint again. I am also on the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization, The Access Center, which helps individuals with physical disabilities. This is my first year at the San Diego High School site, and I'm very pleased to be working in SciTech.

• Himes, Margaret - Math
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Himes, Margaret

Room:505
Extension:4505
E-mail: mhimes@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

UCSD - Roosevelt college

What was your major?

Human Development

What was your minor?

Theatre, Study of Religion (I had 2 minors!)

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

I thought about social work and law.

What are some of your hobbies?

I like hiking, cooking playing soccer, dancing, reading, and movies.

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

I was an AVID tutor & an upward bound T.A. and a stage hand when I was in college. I am currently working on my M.ed at UCSD.

• Jackson, Tom - Math
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Jackson, Tom

Room: 555
Extension: 4555
E-mail: tjackson@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

UCSD - Chinese Studies SDSU - Teaching Credential USD - CLAD USIU - Master's Degree in Education CIIS - Transformative Learning (Ph.D in pre graduate)

What was your major?

3rd World History Psychology

What was your minor?

Mathematics

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

Photojournalist, ethnographer

What are some of your hobbies?

Surfing, biking, running, playing guitar, yoga and aikido

• Karanopoulos, Jon - Automotive, Robotics
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Karanopoulos, John

Room: 502
Extension: 4502
E-mail: jkaranopoulos@sandi.net
Website: My Website

What college did you go to?

Grossmont Community College and SDSU

What was your major?

Education

What was your minor?

Elementary Education

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

Marines, American Honda

What are some of your hobbies?

Padres games, Softball, and camping

• Kimbrough, Keir - Administrative Assistant
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Kimbrough, Keir

Room: Office
Extension: 2501
E-mail: kkimbrough@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

Beaver County Community College

What was your major?

Business Administration

What was your minor?

Sports Medicine

What are some of your hobbies?

Fishing and basketball

• Kleinstuber, Steve - Computer Technology
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Kleinstuber, Steve

Room: 552a
Extension: 4513
E-mail: skleinstuber@sandi.net
Website: My Website

What college did you go to?

SDSU, National University

What was your major?

Business Finance (BS), International Business (MBA)

What was your minor?

Education

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

I worked in retail sales and food service for 10 years. Also I did some event production for non profit organizations. I also coached high school track and field.

What are some of your hobbies?

I am an avid runner, enjoy participating in local road races, marathons and triathlons. I also love watching baseball (go Padres!!) and football (Chargers)

• Locher, Paul - P.E.
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Locher, Paul

Room: Gym
Extension: 2238
E-mail: plocher@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

SDSU

What was your major?

Physical Education

What was your minor?

Health, Math

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

Also run a screenprinting shop

What are some of your hobbies?

Boating, Camping, Sports, Home Improvement

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

Coached in the district for 18 years, 1 state title, 2 CIF titles, 16 league titles, CIF coach of the year 1993

• Lonnecker, Elizabeth - English
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Elizabeth Lonnecker
Room: 501/652
Extension: 4652
E-mail: elonnecker@sandi.net
Website: My Website
• Marquez, Carl - Engineering & Technology Support Services
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Marquez, Carl

Room: 504a
Extension: 4504
E-mail: cmarquez@sandi.net
DOB: 11/28/75

My website :




What college did you go to?

San Diego State University, National University, UCSD, USD

What was your major?

Kinesiology with emphysis in Fitness, Nutrition, and Health, & Masters of Science in Educational Technology

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

No.

What are some of your hobbies?

Basketball, Football, Softball, Tennis, & Computer Games.

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

Served in the Marine Corps 1994-2002.

• Millen, Julie - English
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Millen, Julie

Room:503
Extension: 4503
E-mail: jmillen@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

San Diego State University

What was your major?

English

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

I always wanted to write really bad novels. I wanted to write the type of novel where when people were done reading they would sit there with a confused look on their face and say, "huh?" Then, I realized that I probably wouldn't have any return readers; therefore, I would not make very much money.

What are some of your hobbies?

I love video games, reading, and walking my dog.

• Murphy, Andreanna - Head Counselor (11th and 12th grade)
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Murphy, Andreanna

Room: Office
Extension: 2502
E-mail: amurphy@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

University of San Diego BA '99, MA 2001

What was your major?

BA: Spanish chemistry & Education

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

I wanted to be a Dentist

What are some of your hobbies?

Reading, Playing at the beach, traveling, hanging out with family and friends

• Murphy, Jennifer - English
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Murphy, Jennifer

Room: 932
Extension: 4932
E-mail: jmurphy2@sandi.net
DOB:


What college did you go to?

I went to Eastern Connecticut State University and NYU

What was your major?

English

What was your minor?

Education

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

When I was little, I thought I wanted to be a judge or a marine biologist!

What are some of your hobbies?

My hobbies include spending time with my daughter, doing yoga, and reading and writing!!!

• O'Connor, Kate - Science
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O'Connor, Kate

Room: 1024
Extension: 4024
E-mail: koconnor@sandi.net
DOB:
Website: My Website


What college did you go to?

University of Oregon

What was your major? common

Got my teaching credential at Mills College in Oakland, and just finished my master's degree at National University. I majored in General Science

What was your minor?

Minored in Biology

What are some of your hobbies?

My hobbies include playing poker, reading,and going to the beach.

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

have been teaching for 8 years, three of them at San Diego High.

• Olson, Mary - PACE
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Olson, Mary

Room: 654
Extension: 4654
E-mail: molson@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

Graduated from University of California Davis, San Diego State University

What was your major?

B.S. in Child Development, Master's Degree in Education

What was your minor?

Specialist's Instructional Credential in Special Education, Standard Elementary Credential, Administrative Credential

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

What are some of your hobbies?

Country living and all that it entails, boating, cooking

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

Over three decades in the teaching field!

• Potter, Kara - Math
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Potter, Kara

Room: 553
Extension: 4553
E-mail: kpotter@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin. I also attended St. Lawrence University my freshman year (in upstate New York), and The University of Texas at San Antonio my sophomore and junior years.

What was your major?

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics.

What was your minor?

I have a Teaching Certificate from Texas.

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

At first, I was planning to be a dentist since they make a lot of money. Then I admitted to myself that I really wanted to be a teacher, and that doing what you really enjoy is more important than how much you make.

What are some of your hobbies?

Some of my hobbies are swimming, snowboarding, and origami. This list would be longer if I had more free time.

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

I was in the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso (West Africa) where I lived and taught math for 2 years.

• Richardson, Emily - Japanese
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Richardson, Emily

Room: 504b
Extension: 4504
E-mail: ebenwitz@sandi.net
Website: My Website

What college did you go to?

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, twice.

What was your major?

Double major in Linguistics & Psychology,
Then Major in Japanese Secondary Education

What was your minor?

German

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

I thought about doing research on language in the human brain.

What are some of your hobbies?

Guitar, Singing, Historical Dance of The Renaissance

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

From 1999-2000 I participated in the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program; recommend highly. If you have a Bachelor's Degree in any subject, you too could go to Japan and be an Assistant English Teacher.

• Rose, Kerri - Science
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Rose, Kerri

Room: 554
Extension: 4554
E-mail: kcummings1@sandi.net
Website: My Website

What college did you go to?

Boston College M.A., Secondary Education

What was your major?

B.S. Biology

What was your minor?

Asian American Studies

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

Biotechnology - Assoc. scientist

What are some of your hobbies?

Yoga

• Shaffer, Rudy - Science
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Shaffer, Rudy

Room: 651
Extension: 4651
E-mail: rshaffer@sandi.net


What college did you go to?

Humboldt State University / San Francisco State University

What was your major?

Biology

What was your minor?

Zoology

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

Someday day I would like to teach sailing or scuba diving

What are some of your hobbies?

Sailing, scuba diving, surfing

• Wood, Mary - Clerk
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Mary Wood
Room: Office
Extension: 2500
E-mail: mwood3@sandi.net

• Villegas, Sylvia - Student Advocate
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Villegas, Sylvia
Room: Office
Extension:
E-mail: svillegas@sandi.net
• Zanini, Courtney - Counselor (9th and 10th Grades)
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Zanini, Courtney

Room: Office
Extension: 2503
E-mail: czanini@sandi.net
Website: My Website

What college did you go to?

UC Santa Barbara - undergrad;
Chapman University - graduate school

What was your major?

Undergrad - Sociology; Grad - Counseling

Did you have any other careers that you wanted to do besides teaching?

Journalism, Elementry School Teacher

What are some of your hobbies?

Playing soccer, reading, hanging out w/ Mrs. Murphy, going to the beach

Any additional comments that you want to be in your Bio:

I used to be the asst. manager of a bungee tower