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SED 642

Fall 2025 - Computer Supported Collaborative Learning

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Norm Herr

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Sandi Baranowski

  • Education
    • BA Communication, UC Davis
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential
    • 9th and 10th grade Resource
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Reading
    • Baking
    • Dodgers
    • Watching my kids playing their sports.
  • Interesting Facts
    • My dog Lyra is my first pet.
    • I have 7-year-old twins.
    • I like hiking but don’t go often.
    • I was on a bowling league early high school and again with friends in my mid-twenties.

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Nicholas Gardner

  • Education
    • BA - CSU Northridge
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Mathematics
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Video Games
    • Traveling
    • Reading
  • Interesting Facts
    • Drove to many different states
    • Current Marvel Rivals esports coach at CCHS
    • Listener of hard rock and metal music
    • Attempting to learn Spanish
    • Left handed
    • I’m a twin

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Alejandro Gaviria

  • Education
    • History B.A.
    • Secondary Single Subject Credential
  • Teaching Specializations
    • World History
    • U.S. History
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Running
    • Video games
    • Listening to Classical Music
  • Interesting Facts
    • I own 30 pairs of Hawaiian shirts, 10 pairs of Crocs
    • I have a pet Rottweiler
    • I have been to Madagascar during a hurricane

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Alma Jaimes Soto

  • Education
    • B.A. History - CSUN
    • Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Science
  • Teaching Specializations
    • U.S. History
    • Government and Politics
    • Economics
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Fitness - Hiking, gym, and pilates
    • Trying new coffee shops
    • Baking
  • Interesting Facts
    • I would love to run a marathon
    • I love to travel
    • I live in Ventura, CA

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Griselle Lozano-Velasquez

  • Education
    • B.S. Biopsychology (UCSB)
    • Single Subject Credential - Life Science (CSUN)
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Biology
    • EL Science
    • AP Psychology
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • LEGO Building
    • Playing my Nintendo Switch
  • Interesting Facts
    • I have 2 reptiles!
    • I love houseplants
    • I like boba
    • I am from Central California

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Ellie McNeil

  • Education
    • BA Economics - The University of Chicago
    • Certificate in Audio Engineering and Post-Production - Musician’s Institute
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Digital Audio Recording and Editing
    • AVID Pro Tools
    • Long Beach City College
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Mom to 10-month old daughter and 3.5 year old son
    • Preschool Press Editor for Burbank Parent Education Council
    • Singer / Songwriter
    • Traveling
  • Interesting Facts
    • Grew up in Vancouver, B.C
    • Went to middle school / high school in Beijing
    • Former manager for AI source separation tech co.
    • Former Universal CityWalk street musician

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Czarina Mesia

  • Education
    • B.A. Liberal Studies
    • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Early Literacy and Language Acquisition (LSLA)
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Photography
    • Movies
    • Within the last year, participating in 5ks/10ks
    • Recently started boxing
  • Interesting Facts
    • Born in the Philippines and came to the US when I was four
    • Played in a marching band from 6th-12th grade
    • I’ve never been to any other state in the US (currently taking traveling tips and recommendations), but I have been to Norway

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Sarah Meyers

  • Education
    • B.A. Child Developmental Applied Science
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Mild to Moderate Support Needs
    • Moderate to Severe Support Needs
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Cats
    • Miniatures
    • Custom stationary/Organization Materials
    • Interior Design
  • Interesting Facts
    • Two cats: Chicken and Waffles
    • Dreamt of teaching since childhood
    • Only child of a single mother
    • Valley Girl born and raised

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Omar Morga

  • Education (CSUN)
    • Bachelors of Trombone Music Performance-2023
    • Single subject Music Education Credential-2025
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  • Teaching Specializations
    • Orchestra
    • Concert Band
    • Mariachi
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Performing
    • Training Birds
    • Opera

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  • Interesting Facts
    • I used to train horses!
    • I have performed in Seattle and Hawaii!
    • I have performed in several Operas!

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Bee Myers

  • Education
    • B.S. Hospitality Administration

(Boston University)

  • Teaching Specializations
    • Multi-Subject Credential (CSUN)
    • GATE certification (LAUSD+UCLA EXT)
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • My Family
    • Hiking
    • Cooking
    • Spending time with friends
    • Traveling
  • Interesting Facts
    • I met my husband in Hawaii during a Missions Training School
    • My 2 older boys were born in Taiwan, and my husband was the first man they ever allowed into a c-section!
    • My hands are grossly disproportionate

My family in Hawaii this summer (daytime snorkeling trip)

Night snorkeling with Manta Rays

This is me with my Golden Child

Hiking Kilauea

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Annalee Nickel

  • Education
    • B.S. Elementary + Special Education–SUU
    • Autism Authorization-CSUN
    • STEAM Microcredential-LAUSD
    • Computer Science Authorization-UCLA
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Elementary Education
    • Mild/Moderate Special Education
    • Instructional Technology
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Taking cruises
    • Traveling
    • Cricut Crafting
    • Embroidery
    • Swiftie + Kansas City Chiefs Fan
  • Interesting Facts
    • Glaciers in Alaska
    • Inner circle of Stonehenge
    • Loves A & W Root Beer

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Hannah Ramsey

  • Education
    • B.S. Environmental Sciences– UC Berkeley
      • And a minor in Geomorphology
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Instructional Design in laboratory/research safety
      • for the UC system/ Safety Training Consortium
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Boxing (I’ve been boxing for 3 years!)
    • Baking sourdough bread (my starter is going on 1 year strong!)
    • Any activity involving sunshine!
  • Interesting Facts
    • Never truly learned how to ride a bike (embarrassing)
    • Grew up in San Francisco (moved to LA 3 years ago)
    • Passionate about digital accessibility!

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Leo Roberts

  • Education
    • B.S. Chemistry UCSB
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Chemistry
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Bouldering
    • Camping Hiking
    • Surfing
    • Travelling
  • Interesting Facts
    • Lived in Japan for 13 years
    • Researched Li batteries before teaching
    • Travelled to Spain this summer

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Sophia Shin

  • Education
    • B.A. - Grinnell College, IA
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Traveling
    • Trying new lattes and food spots
    • Writing food reviews
  • Interesting Facts
    • I studied abroad in Germany!
    • I have a little Chihuahua/terrier mix named Charlie.
    • I’ve been to Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Iceland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, and a few more countries in Europe…

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Nelida (Nelly) Thomatis

  • Education
    • B.A. in Liberal Studies
    • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Educational Technology
    • Integration of Computer Science
    • Digital Citizenship
    • Esports
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Rollerblading, biking, snowboarding, traveling, and going to concerts.
  • Interesting Facts
    • I was born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain and moved to California at four years old. My first language is Spanish.
    • I grew up in Reseda and went to LAUSD schools in West Hills, Northridge, and Granada Hills.

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Miles Weinhart

  • Education (California State University, Northridge)
    • B.A. History, Minor Psychology - CSUN ‘17
    • Secondary Single Subject Teaching Credential ‘21
  • Teaching Specializations (de Toledo High School)
    • Modern World and the Jewish Experience 1 & 2
      • AKA History of the World Pt. 1 (9) and History of the World Pt. 2 (10)
      • 11th Grade Academic Advisor
      • Focus on innovating AI in the classroom
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter
    • Video Games
    • Watching baseball, football, and soccer.
      • Dodgers, Patriots, Manchester United
  • Interesting Facts
    • Married my middle school crush
    • Two daughters: Willow (3) & Ivy (14 months)
    • Two cats: Sable & Butters (2 years old)
    • Moved to Ventura County
    • Collects musical instruments (i.e. Guitars, bass, ukulele, harmonica, handpan drum, jaw harp, etc.)

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Kenny Joo

  • Education
    • B.A. English Subject Matter (CSUN)
    • B.A. Asian-American Studies (CSUN)
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Secondary English
    • Advanced ELD
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Golfing
    • Photography
    • Watching sports
  • Interesting Facts
    • I’m a CSUN lifer (2012-2019, 2023, 2025-2027)
    • Know how to play 4 instruments (piano, trombone,�trumpet, clarinet)

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Jennifer Cortez

  • Education
    • BA History, CSUN
    • Secondary Single Subject Credential
  • Teaching Specializations
    • World History
    • US History
    • Anti Racist Micro Credential
    • ESL History (Dual Language Academy)
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Fitness (Weightlifting, Paddle Boarding,& Yoga)
    • Coffee shop enthusiast
    • Travel

Interesting Facts

    • Left handed
    • Enjoy watching baseball

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ByRoN Gutierrez

  • Education
    • UCSD Revelle - Math Computer Science BA
    • SFSU - International Business MBA
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Software SME / Mentor
    • FLL Robotic Coach
      • Poetry
      • Newtonian Physics
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Nerdy Stuff
      • Coffee
      • Mostly esp32 right now
      • Tech Startups
      • Option trading
      • More Coffee
  • Interesting Facts
    • Silicon Valley Principal Engineer
    • Proposed under Tower Eiffel

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Alicen Vera

  • Educational Technology, MA
    • BA/AA - Child Development
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Adult Education - Community College
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Explorer / Traveler
    • Foodie
    • Photographer
    • Disney Adult
  • Interesting Facts
    • Worked at LAVC for over 24 years,
    • Started as a student worker and never left LAVC
    • Director of the CalWORKs program, assisting low-income student parents

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Melissa Rodriguez

  • Education
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Was RBT Certified
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Gym
    • Living Healthy lifestyle - Positive mindset
    • Watching Marvel T.V shows
    • Scripting
  • Interesting Facts
    • Studied abroad in Montreal for year
    • Finished a Spartan Race in Canada
    • Participated in a Marathon by Niagara Falls
    • Favorite Holiday is Halloween

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David De Genito

  • Education
    • B.S. Computer Science and Information
    • Science Management �University of Maryland University Coillege
  • Teaching Specializations
    • Religious Education , OCIA
  • Hobbies & Interests
    • Technology and Meditation
  • Interesting Facts
    • US Army Conbat Medic Stationed on a�Pershing Nuclear Missile Site in Germany�1977-1978
    • Worked as a Principal Systems Analyst

On the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)�“Star Wars” Program from 1988-1992 at the�Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC

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