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SED 642

Fall 2019

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Door

Window

Brad Boelman

Erich

Gaub

Kate

Tipton

Felice

Fisher

Norm

Herr

Nouneh Minasyan

Richard Frank

Michelle Mori

Caroline Roland

Erina Galanukan

Ryan

Bergstrom

Jessica Kambourian

Yolanda Barrett

Jason Davis

Molly Canfield

Ari Smith

Josh Mandell

Mikey Yeung

Rachael Kaufman

Janet Dilanchyan

Angela Yamagata

Maria

Yniguez

Lyna Abal

Brittney Pollock

Christian Butcher

Marissa Terranova

Daniel

Cook

Jaime Choi

Liliana Ramírez Castro (Lily)

Angelica Lopez

Jose Fausto

Team Computer-ish

Music Nerds

English Peeps

Elementary

Math Blasters

History Buffs

IT

Engineering Design

Nye’s Guys (Science)

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Door

Window

Erich

Gaub

Jason

Davis

Jose Fausto

Felice

Fisher

Norm

Herr

Nouneh Minasyan

Richard Frank

Michelle Mori

Caroline Roland

Erina Galanukan

Ryan

Bergstrom

Jessica Kambourian

Yolanda Barrett

Brad Boelman

Angelica I. Lopez

Molly Canfield

Ari Smith

Josh Mandell

Mikey Yeung

Rachael Kaufman

Liliana Ramírez Castro (Lily)

Angela Yamagata

Maria

Yniguez

Lyna Abal

Brittney Pollock

Christian Butcher

Kate Tipton

Marissa Terranova

Daniel Cook

Jaime Choi

Janet Dilanchyan

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Angela Yamagata

Education

BS, Mathematical Sciences,

University of California, Santa Barbara

Teaching Specializations

Industrial and Technology Education
Mathematics
Introductory Science

Hobbies

Sleeping
Overwatch
Disc Golf

Interesting Facts

Learned how to ride a unicycle in 3rd grade
Been teaching for 12 years and every year I get mistaken for a student. I know it won’t last...

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Angelica I. Lopez

Education

Single-Subject Math Credential from CSUN in 2016
Mathematics w/ Secondary Teaching Option from�CSUN in 2015

Teaching Specializations

Mathematics (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus,�and TCMS [Transition to College Mathematics�and Statistics, a CSUN program])

Hobbies

Crocheting
Playing Video Games
Spending Time with Family
Drawing

Interesting Facts

I can crochet “amigurumi” - small crocheted toys
I share my name with my Great Grandma who turns 101 this Friday!

Changing to Martin soon

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Ari Smith

Education

B.A. Psychology from CSU Monterey Bay
Credential from CSUN

Teaching Specializations

English

Hobbies

Reading
Theater/Concerts
Harry Potter things

Interesting Facts

Getting married this summer
Worked with sea lions in college

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Brad Boelman

Education

BA, California Lutheran University

Teaching Specializations

Social Science Education
Foundational Music

Hobbies

Playing piano and violin
Concerts
Traveling
Fantasy Sports

Interesting Facts

Taught history and music in Samoa in the Peace Corps
Performed at Disney Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall

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Brittney Pollock

Education

BS Mathematics, San Diego State University
Single Subject Teaching Credential, San Diego State University

Teaching Specializations

Math
Computer Science

Hobbies

Bike riding
Cooking
Reading
Karaoke

Interesting Fact

I can do “the worm”

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Caroline Roland

Education

Bachelor, University of Agder, Norway

Teaching Specializations

Math
Norwegian
Social studies
Religion

Hobbies

Horseracing
Working out
Hiking
Traveling

Interesting Facts

From Norway
I have my own racehorse

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Christian

Butcher

Education

BS, Film & Television Production, SDSU
Teaching Credential, CSUN

Teaching Specializations

Science
Social Science

Hobbies

Backpacking
Photography
Writing
Podcasts

Interesting Facts

Ordained Minister

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Daniel Cook

Education

B.A. Social Science, Ashford University
Single Subject Credential - Secondary Music, CSUN
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, CSUN

Teaching Specializations

Instrumental Music
CTE in Arts, Media & Entertainment

Hobbies

Cooking
Home Ownership non-sense
Whatever my 5-year-old wants to do

Interesting Facts

I have a history degree but teach music.

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Erich Gaub

Education

Social Science Teaching Credential
BA, History Kean University, Union New Jersey

Teaching Specializations

AVID
AP World History

Hobbies

Beach
Reading (Historical Novels)
Sports (Hockey, Baseball, Football)
Word Games

Interesting Facts

Recently learned how to write all the Hirigana characters.

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Erina Galanukan

Education

BS, UCLA
Single Subject credential, CSUN

Teaching Specializations

Science, Biology
Science, General

Hobbies

Line dancing
Baking/cooking
Singing
Listening to music
Walking

Interesting Facts

Was on Wheel of Fortune as a teen
Sang the UCLA alma mater at graduation
Performed on the Opry stage in high school

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Felice Fisher

Education

CA MS Teaching Credential CSUN, ACT
BA, California State University, Northridge

Teaching Specializations

Secondary Math and Science

Hobbies

Hiking
Yoga
Reading
Traveling

Interesting Facts

Host of a book club podcast
Training for a half marathon

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Jaime Choi

Education

BA University of California, Irvine

Teaching Specializations

Elementary Education- Multiple Subject

Hobbies

Cooking
Arts and crafts
Happy Planner planning
Watching Korean and Chinese dramas

Interesting Facts

Completed 5 Spartan obstacle course races
Ran my first marathon in 2017

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Janet Dilanchyan

Education

BA in Music Education
BA in Piano Pedagogy
Teaching Credential

Teaching Specializations

Math
Music

Hobbies

Reading
Hiking
Cooking
Concerts

Interesting Facts

Dog lover
Sang a few operas with Lark Musical Society.

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Jessica Kambourian

Education

BA, University of California, Northridge

Teaching Specializations

Elementary - Gen Ed
1st Grade (2017- Current)
4th Grade (2015 - 2017)

Hobbies

Crafting
Gym
Beach

Interesting Facts

Decided on becoming a teacher in 1st Grade
Got my first ticket the first time I was allowed to drive with friends

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Jose Fausto

“Mr. Band Geek”

Education

B.A. Instrumental Music Education, CSUN 2014
Music Ed Credential, CSUN 2016

Teaching Specializations

Secondary Music Education
Band and Orchestra Instruments
Piano

Hobbies

Aviation
Cooking
LA Sports (Go Doyers!)
Video Games

Interesting Facts

Air Force Musician, Still Serving
Deployed to Middle East/Central Asia in 2012 and 2019

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Josh Mandell

Education

BS, English, California State University, Northridge
Credential at CSUN

Teaching Specializations

English (Single Subject)
About to add Social Science (Single Subject)

Hobbies

Video Games/TV
Rock Climbing (indoor for now)
Sports (Playing, watching, gambling-fantasy football)
Cooking (working on improving)

Interesting Facts

Skydived once (that’s enough)
My friends and I get together often for Mario Party Nights
My step-father is Filipino, mother is Jewish, grew up in a crazy fun environment.

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Kate Tipton

Education

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Teaching Specializations

Accessible technology
Software development management
Web/mobile development

Hobbies

Sleeping
Eating meals that do not involve ketchup/ranch dip

Interesting Facts

Learning ASL?

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Liliana Ramírez Castro (Lily)

Education

B.A. Spanish Lang + Culture, Italian Minor, CSUN
Credential, Single Subject Spanish, CSUN ACT

Teaching Specializations

Spanish

Hobbies

Drawing
Podcasts (Because I drive a lot)
Traveling
Looking to start more/other hobbies

Interesting Facts

Went to University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras in 2008 as a National Student Exchange student

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Lyna Abal

Education

BS, Marine Biology
Humboldt State University, Humboldt

Teaching Specializations

Not a teacher, but familiar in using 3D printer

Hobbies

Hiking
Going to the gym, yoga, pilates
Traveling
Music concerts

Interesting Facts

Scuba Certified
Have visited the Great Wall of China

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Maria Yniguez

Education

MA, California State University, Northridge
BA, California State University, Northridge

Teaching Specializations

Elementary Multi Subject
English Language Development

Hobbies

Running
Reading
Dancing

Interesting Facts

Ran the LA Marathon in 2017 and 2018

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Marissa Terranova

Education

S.S. Teaching Credential (Music), CSU Northridge
B.M. in Jazz Performance and Music Ed, CSU Northridge

Teaching Specializations

Instrumental Music
Private Lessons
Student Technology Leader program

Hobbies

Hiking
Painting
Yoga
Hockey

Interesting Facts

I’m a jazz trumpet player and gig regularly around LA
I have a “hitchhiker’s thumb”

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Mikey Yeung

Education

Mathematics credential
BS, California Polytechnic University, Pomona

Teaching Specializations

Math Education
Industrial Technology

Hobbies

Snowboardinng
Disneyland
Video Games
Axe Throwing

Interesting Facts

Inpersonate Stitch
Competed in an eating contest

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Michelle Mori

Education

BA, Liberal Studies, CSUN
Foundational Level Mathematics Credential, CSUN
Career Technical Education Credential, GUSD

Teaching Specializations

Business Education (Microsoft software)
Intro to Media and Digital Arts (Adobe software)

Hobbies

Wizards Unite App
Eating new food
Watching Youtube videos

Interesting Facts

I am a twin
Own over 70 Harry Potter pops to decorate my classroom

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Molly Canfield

Education

BA, English from Cal Poly SLO
Credential SED English from CSUN

Teaching Specializations

English
Journalism
Religious Studies

Hobbies

Water Polo
Swimming
Brunching hard
Going to shows/concerts/improv

Interesting Facts

I own a bearded dragon, named Dragon
I am allergic to Pineapple

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Nvard (Nouneh) Minasyan

Education

BS, CSULA

Teaching Specializations

Science Education

Hobbies

Dancing
Knitting
Traveling

Interesting Facts

Traveled to 4 countries this summer:

Armenia, Russia, Germany, France

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Richard J. Frank

Education

BM Music Performance, USC
AAS, Onondaga Community College
MA EdTech, CSUN

Teaching Specializations

Music Education
Curriculum Development
Music Performance, Composing, Producing

Hobbies

Cooking
Gardening
Novels

Interesting Facts

Created 2 CDs
Invited to Finland for a 2-month residency
BizDev Specialist in Hollywood
Grew up in Canajoharie - home of the Beech Nut Gum and Lifesavers Factory

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Rachael Kaufman

Education

A.A. Moorpark Community College
B.A. California State University, Northridge
Credential CSUN

Teaching Specializations

English (Single Subject)
Working on PE
Certified Yoga Teacher - 200 hour

Hobbies

Reading
Sleeping
Yoga
True Crime (books, podcasts, shows)

Interesting Facts

Born with a litter of puppies :]

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Ryan Bergstrom

Education

BS, Boston University

Teaching Specializations

Science Education
Physics
Soccer License, E

Hobbies

Trivia
Sports
Games
Travel

Interesting Facts

Eagle Scout
Nicest Bostonian you’ll ever meet

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Jason Davis

Education

BA English, University of Rochester
Teaching Credential, Cal State LA

Teaching Specializations

Secondary English
Digital Imaging
Digital Photography

Hobbies

Writing
Reading
Devouring Horror Movies
Cooking

Interesting Facts

Military Brat
Southpaw

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Yolanda Barrett

Education

BA, Psychology, CSUN

Teaching Specializations

Information Technology- I work with the IT group in Engineering

Hobbies

Baking
Crafts
Disneyland

Interesting Facts

I came to CSUN as a student and haven’t left

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Norm Herr

Education

Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
MS, University of California, Davis
BS, University of California, Irvine

Teaching Specializations

Science Education
Instructional Technology

Hobbies

Backpacking
Alpine Skiing
Mountain Climbing
Mountain Biking

Interesting Facts

Climbed over 200 significant peaks
Wrestled alligators