Hello everyone; my name is Don Paul. I was born in Spokane, Washington. My family moved to California in 1960. I attended Hermosa elementary school in Fullerton and Sunny Hills high school, also in Fullerton. After High school I went to Washington State University in Pullman Washington. I played Basketball for the Cougs and graduated in 1974. I have had many different types of jobs in the last 30 years. I have been a loan officer, a professional sports promotion and ticket sales manager, roughneck(drilling rig), framing contractor, and the last 15 years I have worked with High school students who are considered at risk. I facilitated a Drug, Alcohol Tobacco prevention class as well as coaching Basketball, volleyball and working with students one on one or in small groups. I just recently relocated to southern California, and I am in the process of getting my certification.
My experience with technology has been a result of working at an Alternative school and taking a variety of on line classes. Computers were introduced in the schools in about 1994. I learned the different school programs to take attendance, make students notes etc. Over the last 4 years I have learned to take on line classes, submit papers, e mail, some power point, photo shop and general information gathering. I use technology on a daily basis for a variety of reasons. I get a lot of news on line, order merchandise, check the surf report, e mail, look up recipes, pay bills and on and on. I have used only a PC.
The most powerful part of the Mission statement for me is the diversity, educational equity, and social justice component. When I decided to get my credential I asked my principal where to go. He did not hesitate and fully endorsed Cal State San Marcos. I have taken educ 350 and edcu. 364 and have found the instructors very professional and believe in the mission statement as well as incorporate that vision in their instruction.
