Who Are You?

SED 614

Chipps

• M.Ed. in EdTech from CSUN
• Doctoral candidate (Ed.D.) at Pepperdine
• Computer Science chair at Granada Hills Charter HS
• Former Math Chair/Math Teacher at GHCHS
• SED514, SED 614 Instructor at CSUN
• CA Computer Science Standards Advisory Committee
• National CS PD facilitator for UCLA Center-X
• Grace Hopper Conference Career Committee
• Devoted husband, proud father
• Kaizo Mario player

Laxman Nepal

I am in the program “ Masters degree in math education. I am from Nepal. and I started my teaching careers as a mathematics and physics teacher. Currently, i am not teaching. I love this profession, so, I would like to continue this profession and do much more research on teaching methodology. My hobby is hiking, and traveling. I love the beauty of nature very much.

Julie Ahring

• Have been a middle school teacher for my entire 14 year career
• The longest I have been at one school is 9 years (Fieldston Middle School, Bronx, NY)
• Have not been a student myself since the early 2000s
• My partner is an assistant professor here at CSUN
• Currently at Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, CA
• Teach 6 sections - 5 Algebra 1 and 1 Pre Algebra
• I may be Sierra Canyon’s newest eSports coach!

Melody Chao

• B.S. in Mathematics w/ a concentration in secondary education from UC Irvine
• M.S. in Mathematics from Cal Poly Pomona
• Taught at Gladstone High School in Azusa Unified for 2 years
• Currently starting my 3rd year at Alhambra High School
• Current courses:
• AP Calculus BC
• Accelerated Math 2
• AP Calculus AB
• I previously taught Computer Programming for 2 years and semi failed :[
• I hope to gain leadership skills maybe to become a future math coach or department chair
• Gain more ideas to design and implement better lessons that align to our common core state standards and collaborate and share them with my colleagues.
• In general, I always strive to become better and have a hunger to learn :D

Andrea Manzo-Ustariz

• Mathematics B.A -(CSUN) 2014
• Preliminary Single Subject Math teaching credential -(CSUN) 2015
• Clear Credential (UCSD)- 2018
• Currently at CSUN to earn Masters Degree in Math Education. :)
• Currently teaching at Birmingham Community Charter High School. (2016- present)
• Taught for 3 years at Birmingham and am an alumni.
• Also have taught middle school Math during the summer at SAEP. (2015-2017)
• Courses taught:Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2.
• Current courses teaching: H Geometry A, H Geometry AB AC and Algebra 2A.
• I enjoy going out to eat with friends, karaoking and watching movies.

Angelica Morfin

• Mathematics B.A. (CSUN 2014)
• Single Subject Math Credential (CSUN 2014)
• Taught at Birmingham Charter Community High for 3 years; This is my fourth year teaching there
• This year I’m teaching: Algebra 2, Honors Geometry, and Intro Data Science
• I’ve taught 6th and 7th grade math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Intro Stats, and PreCalculus either in student teaching, SAEP or at Birmingham

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Hane Joo

Teaches math at Granada Hills Charter High School

Currently working on Educational Technology Master’s

Loves music, hiking, food....

I do not play video games but this summer I started following NALCS (league of legends) and watching video games, so addicting….TT

Excited to take 614 and meet other math teachers

Teaching Algebra 1 this year and feel like new to teaching

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Erika Alba

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Small Group Instructor, Mathematics

Learn 4 Life, Pacoima, CA

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• Bachelor of Arts, Temple University
• Mother of 2 beautiful daughters
• Owner of a cat named Paste (who has a sister named Copy) and a dog named Amy
• Loves ice skating, Ancient Aliens, Dragon Ball Z and daytime naps
• I hope to one day become a Super Saiyan of math instruction

Wilson Tran

About Me

-3rd year Math Teacher at Mark Keppel High School (2nd year)

-previously taught at Temple CIty High School for 1 year

-Integrated Math 3/Accel. Math 1

-grew up in Monterey Park and am teaching at my Alma Mater (2012)

-Bachelor’s in Math from UC Riverside (2015)

-Single Subject Teaching Credential/ Masters of Ed. from UC Riverside (2016)

-became a math teacher to help students succeed in learning math

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Interests

• Basketball/ Clippers
• Tennis
• Comic Book Movies/Shows
• Food
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Richard Diegor

Formerly taught at Taft Charter High School.�Mainly Algebra 1 and Geometry classes. One class of Statistics.

I’m in this master’s program to focus my teaching strategies. I want to be able to apply technology in math classroom, but not in the way that was taught for general classes.

I recently got a kitten (at this time, 5 months old), named him NineS, after a video game character. I once folded 1000 paper cranes within a month.�Hobbies include anime, video games, and tabletop gaming.

Sherie Balas

First time mom!!! :) Loves hiking, crochet, the outdoors, and stupid crap.

BA in Pure Math at CSUN and I really love the subject.

Got my preliminary credential here at CSUN through NSF. Clear Credential through UCSD Extension.

I taught at larchmont charter high school for 3 yrs geometry, algebra 1 and 2, calculus, and statistics. We used CPM and am really familiar with cooperative learning.

Before that I was a tutor for LA mission college for 10 yrs, all subjects.

Looking to use this masters to teach community college instead of High School and develop new strategies for people who are continuing their education beyond high school.

Samantha Smith

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies from CSUN May 2017
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from CSUN May 2017
• 2nd year teaching
• 7th and 9th grade math teacher at Magnolia Science Academy 5

OTHER THINGS

• Girl Scout Troop Leader
• In my free time, my students think I solve math problems for fun. Instead, I like to watch TV and dance.

Lucy Rodriguez

• Desert Rat-- Palm Springs, California (HOT)
• CSUN ITEP Program.
• Fresh 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (Co-Teaching).
• Enjoy hiking, running, reading, watching movies, listening to music, and watching Forensic Files.
• Lactose intolerant.
• Love cats, but allergic to them.
• Love watching sports, but not coordinated enough to play them.
• Boston Celtics fan.
• Obsessor of Tupac.

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Alma Pacheco

• Current Teacher at STEM Academy of Hollywood: Geometry and Algebra 2
• Taught for 1 year at Warren High in Downey Unified: 9th grade Integrated 1
• 3rd year teacher
• Education: Undergrad at Cal State Long Beach - Applied Math B.S. and Economics B.A. (2014), Teaching Credential (2016)
• Places I have lived in: Huntington Park, CA, Long Beach, CA and I have one month living in North Hollywood… barely getting used to valley weather…. Too hot!!!!!
• Favorite Food: Mexican and Sushi

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Erick Salamanca

• Currently teaching at Fulton College Prep., Alma Mater
• Taught in highland park, high school math all levels
• Taught for PUC schools for one year
• Taught at Grant HS for one year.
• CSUN Alumni
• Hometown San Fernando.
• Disney Passholder.
• Like to Travel.

Danny Negrete

• U.S. Army Veteran, CSUN Grad (B.S. Mathematics), and A Really Cool Dude�
• Adjunct Instructor at LA Mission College (CAOT Department)�
• Math Teacher at Valencia Tutors Learning Center�
• Proud owner of 4 weenie dogs�
• Professional College Football Tailgater & Avid Camper�
• Engaged! (Big Day is April 27, 2019)