Biography
Career goals
My career goal is to teach third or fourth grade in the Mount Shasta area. I've been accepted into the teaching credential program at Chico State, and will start taking classes in Fall 2018. This will include three days of cooperative teaching each week.
Education
I've completed these steps toward my credential:
5 required classes (prerequisites)
EDTE 255 Introduction to Democratic Perspectives in K-12 Teaching (45 hour requirement)
EDTE 302 Access and Equity in Education
EDTE 520 Fundamentals of Teaching Practice
ENGL 471 Intensive Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisition
SPED 343 Overview of Special Education
45 hour field experience
State of California Livescan clearance
CBEST test
CSET test
Background
I recently retired after 25 years as a professor at California State University, Sacramento. When I retired I had just finished serving six years as Chair of the Geology Department, and I was a successful teacher, researcher and mentor.
I love teaching, and I want to make a difference. I plan to teach third or fourth grade, because this is a critical developmental stage for children. I hope to show kids that learning is fun, and challenge them learn, grow and be their best.
My full C.V. is available:
Send problems/comments/suggestions to: tcHorner@csuchico.edu