Mike has been teaching 4th grade for 18 years, and loves it.  He is a National Board Certified Teacher.  He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of California at San Diego, his teaching credential from San Diego State University, and has a GATE Certification from the University of California at Irvine.  He loves incorporating humor, technology, art, and projects in his classroom, and works to expand traditional classroom walls by including parents and the community in the learning process.

 

Mike is a father of 3 and loves the outdoors.  He camps often with his family, and enjoys playing and watching his kids play soccer.  He can often be found at the beach, woodworking, using technology and computers, or hanging out in his backyard enjoying the southern California weather.