• Middle School Humanities Instructional Team
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    Mr. Keith Haman
    Middle School Humanities Instructor
    (760) 745-4931
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    Degrees- Bachelors of Arts (California State University San Marcos)  
    Credential- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner and Social Science Authorization (San Diego State University)
     
    Certifications- California Basic Education Skills Test (C.B.E.S.T), Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (R.I.C.A.), California Subject Examinations for Teachers (C.S.E.T.) multiple subject

    Teaching History- 1 year- 5th Grade (SPU), .5 year- 4th Grade (Chula Vista, CA), .5 year- 1st Grade Dual Language Immersion Program (Chula Vista, CA)

     

    Classroom College Focus/Adoption- San Diego State University Aztecs

    Teaching Mission & Vision 

    I aim to provide a welcoming, challenging environment where students develop the academic skills, emotional maturity, and work ethic needed to navigate tomorrow’s world toward success in college, career, and life. 
     
    The victories students achieve and the mistakes they make in my classroom are used as valuable learning opportunities that add to their body of knowledge and experience, preparing them to conquer any obstacle and to improve the world around them. 
    		 
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    Mr. Tim Harmon
    Middle School Humanities Instructor
    (760) 745-4931 
    SPU Website= 
     
    Degrees- 
    AA (Palomar College), Bachelors in Social Science (San Diego State University)

    Credential- Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

    Certifications- CLAD certified

    Teaching History- 18 Years SPU

    Classroom College Focus/Adoption- SDSU and Palomar College

    Teaching Mission & Vision

    The reason why I teach is to inspire my students to reach their fullest potential.

    An Image of the future I seek to create is one where my students can think critically and become productive citizens.

     
    		  
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    Ms. Michelle McGill
    Middle School Humanities Instructor
    (760) 745-4931
    SPU Website= 
     
    Degrees- Bachelors (California State University San Marcos)

    Credential- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

    Certifications- 

    Teaching History- 16 years (SPU), 3 years (EUSD) 

    Classroom College Focus/Adoption- ​Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

    Teaching Mission & Vision

    		  
    krs Ms. Read-Smith
    Middle School Humanities Instructor
    (760) 745-4931
    SPU Website= 
     
    Degrees- Bachelors in Elementary Education with a minor in music (Olivet Nazarene University) 

    Credential- Multiple Subject K-12, ESL supplement, general music supplement

    Certifications- ESL, music

    Teaching History- 3 years -6th grade (Chicago, Illinois), 1 year- CA-K-5 music/ESL K-8/PE (Rancho Santa Fe), 20 years- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th general education and K-8 general music (San Pasqual Union)

    Focus/Adoption- ​Point Loma Nazarene University

    Teaching Mission & Vision

    My deepest desire is for students to feel safe and loved in my classroom. I want to bring out and polish their creativity and to provide experiences that allow them to shine and feel important. Students are taught to be responsible for their own learning while I provide the academic rigor and inspire creativity.

    I will use the language of music to teach, motivate, engage, and enrich the lives of children in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. I will use music to show historical and cultural connections. I will use music to deepen children’s academic understanding  of reading and mathematics.  I will teach children to “speak” music through instrument playing and singing/performance. I will teach the children to become lifelong consumers of music so they may lead a richer and more well-rounded life.