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Dr. Math here and I made tons of videos for WHS. I'm a Math Professor, Johnny Perez, and graduated from WHS in 2000 and love giving back. Here is an example of these free resources I made for anyone in need.

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My education path was not a straight line. Class of '77, I finished high school in 3 years and went directly to Chabot Community College in Hayward, Ca. After 2 years of full-time work ticking off transfer requirements, I jumped ship and began traveling and working afar and abroad, from Alaska to Israel and Yosemite to Japan. After ending a 3-year run of teaching English in Tokyo, I settled in Santa Cruz in 1989. I finished my BA in Linguistics at UCSC in '92 and my teaching credential at San Jose State in '99 where I shared classes with Satina Ciandro and Ruth Herradora!

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Hi, I'm Mr. Marmolejo, and this is my story.... ;)

I graduated from Piedmont Hills High (in San Jose) in 2009. I immediately went to SJSU and for my first two years, worked my butt off. I wanted to transfer to UC Davis because during this time (because of the '09 recession), SJSU wouldn't let me double major! It was my goal to become an aggie because not only did my girlfriend at the time (now wife) go there, but because they offered me everything I wanted for my college career. In 2011 I was admitted to UCD as a transfer student and met some of my closest friends in the transfer dorms. It was a blast and an experience I'll never forget. Being in Davis allowed me to grow up and learn how to live on my own. In 2013 I graduated with a B.A in Political Science and another in International Relations. Despite having worked so hard for my future, I still didn't know what I wanted to do until I spent a month in Switzerland learning about all of the international organizations that exist there - it's not until then that I realized I wanted to make change at the grassroots level; and so I decided to pursue a career in education. In 2013 I got admitted to the UC Davis School of Education and two years later I graduated with my Masters degree and a teaching job at Napa High! The rest is history. :D

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I graduated high school with many friends, Family, and teachers telling me that I would never finish college. With a fire in my soul to prove them all wrong I started witha full ride to my local community college, West Hills Community College, Lemoore. While there I decided that I wanted to be an Ag Teacher, despite my counselor telling me it wasn't possible. I started taking more classes at the College of Sequoias & Reedley College to get the requirements to transfer to Cal Poly, SLO. At Cal poly I earned my bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Single Subject: Agriculture Credential, Ag Specialist Credential, and Masters of Agricultural Education. I worked all through college to pay the bills and applied for every scholarship possible! Dreams don't WORK unless you DO!

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When I graduated from high school, I thought I would like to become an English teacher.

I visited a few colleges and then chose the Bachelor of Arts in English degree program at The Ohio State University. Their mascot is Brutus the Buckeye.

It was a great experience and I learned a lot about literature and also writing.

After finishing my BA, I went to the University of Colorado to earn my Master’s degree and then I earned my teaching credential at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB).

I am very happy that I went to college. It was hard work sometimes. Though I still have friends from every university that I attended. Going to college helped me get a good job and build a teaching career that I love!
- Mr. Caroon

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I received my BA in Mathematics and MA in Education as well as my teaching credential from UCSC.

I grew up in LA county and was the first in my family to leave home. I came to Santa Cruz right after high school and have been here ever since.

I did not have to pay for my undergrad because I received numerous scholarships. My dad told me he would not be able to support me financially so he made me apply to scholarships basically every day for months. I truly believe, that if there is a will there is a way. You can do it too!

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I went to a JuCo first. Highly recommend if you don't know what you want to do, don't want to move far from home, or are nervous about whether college is for you. I transferred to Sac State and ran track there until I graduated. I received my masters and teaching credential from University of San Francisco!

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What UP WATSON?

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I loved Chico State for the town and campus friendliness, and stayed 9 years, ultimately pivoting from Journalism to Health Education- and buying my first home! Public Health was an old goal that became a new reality- I am Class of 2020 from SJSU

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Big TEN- University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Big TEN- University of Wisconsin, Madison

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I completed my undergraduate at UW- Madison a Big ten school in my home state. I learned so much there and made many life long friends. I later attended CSUDH to get my Teaching Credential. S Baumgart

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Cal-State Northridge

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AA- from Cabrillo College in Liberal studies with an emphasis in interdisciplinary studies.
Bachelors-  From CSUMB in Education
El Camino Scholarship !
Credential - From CSUMB
Masters (soon)!- From CSUBM
Most Important of all these degrees is I was able to stay in my community, work,  and not have a single penny of debt!

Cabrillo was the best experience because I was able to pick and choose classes until I found something that I was interested in. Plus, it was affordable and once I knew what I wanted to do  I then was able to transfer to a 4 year and really dedicate myself to my future career.

Go Otters!

Ms. Barrick

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B.A. at San Diego State University and then Masters in Education at CSUMB

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B.A. at San Diego State University and then Masters in Education at CSUMB

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I went to SDSU for 5 years and got a B.A in Environmental Social Science then took 4 years to work in my field working on a research vessel catching fish and sharks for student field trips, and finally I went back to school and got a teaching credential and masters in education from CSUMB.

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From University of Cincinnati, to Evergreen Valley College, to Notre Dame De Namur (Not the fighting Irish)

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From University of Cincinnati, to Evergreen Valley College, to Notre Dame De Namur (Not the fighting Irish)

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Travelling through time and space (and mainly soccer) I went to 3 different schools, two 4 year schools and a community college in between.  Finished that undergrad time in 2012 and should soon be an Otter since I will be at CSUMB getting my teaching credential and possibly my masters in education or English
-Mr. Castro

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Double major in History and Education -- SJSU for my Single Subject Credentials.

I spent a LOT of time in the library, to the point where I found every quiet spot in order to be able to study. I also found all of the best food around campus, and spent a lot of time in the Davis music scene. Davis has so many cool and kind people, and I miss it often.

- I. Fedotov

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UC Berkeley, Math, Santa Clara University MBA, CSU Monterey Bay, Teaching Credential, Math.

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UC Berkeley, Math, Santa Clara University MBA, CSU Monterey Bay, Teaching Credential, Math.

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Berkeley math was VERY challenging ... but I made it! Loved learning about business. My teaching credential program was SUPER useful! I LOVE school! That's why I'm still in school!

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I transferred to UC Santa Cruz in 1989, and I still haven't left the area. 

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I transferred to UC Santa Cruz in 1989, and I still haven't left the area. 

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My college journey started a little late. I started attending Butte Community College near Chico, CA, when I was 21. A couple of years later, I moved back home to San Luis Obispo and went to Cuesta Community College for a year and a half. I finally transferred to UC Santa Cruz when I was 25 years-old. I majored in Comparative Literature and Creative Writing. I also did my graduate work there to get my teaching Credential and finished when I was 28 -- quite the journey. R. Smet

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While I have degrees from three schools (UCSC, Penn State, and U of M) , my Bachelor's of Arts from the University of Michigan means the most to me! I'll always be a Wolverine.

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Bachelors at CSUMB and Masters at Concordia University Portland

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Bachelors at CSUMB and Masters at Concordia University Portland

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I got my Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and my teaching credential at CSU Monterey Bay. Go OTTERS!!! Then received my Masters of Education online through Concordia University Portland!

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I started at Santa Monica College, which is a community college in the Los Angeles area.  I spent 3 years there before transferring to CSU Long Beach to finish my BA.  I took another 3 years, and got the degree I would need to be an elementary school, but I did some observation hours at a continuation high school and changed course.  I went to Loyola Marymount University for 2 years to get my MA and credential.

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Cabrillo, to Cuesta, to San Diego State, to San Jose State

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Cabrillo, to Cuesta, to San Diego State, to San Jose State

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It took four different schools, and more than 10 years, but I had an amazing journey, did things along the way that most people will never do (wildland firefighting, writing for newspapers, traveling, and living different places), and still finished college with a journalism degree. Masters is on the way. I sometimes envied the kids who went straight to university and finished in four years, but I wouldn't trade my path for theirs.

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College was challenging and rewarding. In the late 80’s I chose UC Davis for their aeronautical engineering program. My uncle warned me I’d be one of the few women in the program and I would likely be facing an uphill battle. I thought, ‘pffft’, I can handle it- I was a rough and tumble tomboy, not afraid of a little competition…but he was right.  I had to work harder as the TA’s and professors wouldn’t give me and the other two females in the program the time of day. I’ve never felt so deflated. After two years, and a spell of general ed courses in sociology and psychology, I decided I wanted something more fulfilling. I focused on sociology with a pre-law focus, planning to go to law school, cause, well, I wanted to make my family proud and that’s what everyone else was doing. Now I had to work even harder to switch gears, likely extending college to a 5th costly year to meet all the requirements for graduation in a new program.

What made all the difference in my college career was volunteering for the campus’ Entertainment Council and local theaters. That’s what kept me going. Deep down I had a love of theater and music, and the more I got involved, the more I thrived. I started working production, setting up stage, sound, and lighting equipment for concerts and dance performances, studying any manuals I could find to learn how it all worked. By the time I graduated I had been the Director for two years, booking shows with major touring acts, negotiating with the Fire Marshall as to whether ‘G.A.’ events should be allowed on campus, and considering going into Entertainment Law. As another male dominated industry, I chose to work more independently in managing venues and working for local community theaters. I was worried I’d be letting my family down in not going to law school, but I found my passion, and if I could make a living doing what I loved, I could imagine nothing more fulfilling. It wasn’t easy - it was scary going down a path I wasn’t sure my family would support, but it was all worth it.

As a student there are many resources and opportunities. Get out there, challenge yourself- find what inspires you and work hard to make your dreams come true. We’re rooting for you!

-Ms. Botsford, Mello Center

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I have attended 5 colleges - so far.
West Valley Junior College (dual enrollment and summer session), UCSB (BA in History), University College, Cork (Ireland), UCSB (Ph.D. program - I did not finish but I did get my Masters), Santa Barbara City College, SJSU (teaching credential). Freshman year of high school I knew I wanted to study history. I did not know what I wanted to do with that, but as I taught more classes at UCSB I figured out I that I really enjoy grading lots of papers. Ok...But I do love love discussing and learning about the past with my students. Each Generation writes their own history!

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AS:Hartnell, BS: UCD, Credential SJSU....MS (almost) MLML

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AS:Hartnell, BS: UCD, Credential SJSU....MS (almost) MLML

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I have been a Panther, Mustang (Aggie) ,  & Spartan...but once a Wildcat always a WIldcat!

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After 12 years of Community COllege I finally made it!
I applied for college in High Shcool but decided to continue working instead of right to college. A year later I moved to Berkeley, lived with my friends who were going to CAL and I went to Berkely CIty COmmunity COllege. IT was kind of cool because a lot of my classes were on the CAL campus.  I always worked full time and found it hard to prioritize school over paying my bills. It took me a long time to finally be ready to prioritize my dreams and start thinking long term. I spent 12 years in community colleges before I was ready for the UNIVERSITY!!! I moved to Santa Cruz once I was accepted to UCSC and the rest is herstory!!!!
My journey continues....