Meet Our Instructors



Agriculture and Natural Sciences


Kathlee GiorgiKathleen Giorgi
 Former Career: Biologist
Degree: MS; BA
Site: Holmes Junior High
Quote: "When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do"







Alex HessAlex Hess
Former Career:Centennial Farm Manager, Assistant Professor and Ag Program Coordinator at Cal Poly Pomona
Degree: A.A. General Education, Mt. SAC, B.S. Agricultural Science, Cal Poly SLO, M.S. Agriculture, Cal Poly SLO, Ph.D. Education, UCD
Site:Davis Senior High School
Quote: "Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results." ~ John Dewey




Arts, Media and Entertainment


Jo EberleJo Eberle
 Former Career: Research Associate
Degree: BA
Site: Emerson Junior High
Quote: "Real world skills and tools are fun and relevant"






Julia KropinovaJulia Kropinova
 Former Career: Sacramento Artist
Degree: BA
Site: Da Vinci Charter Academy
Quote: "Creativity takes courage"






Korey Nagel
 Former Career: Graphic Designer
Degree: BA
Site: Davis Senior High School
Quote: "Your work shows"

Kelly WilkersonKelly Wilkerson
Former Career: CNN News writer & Segment Producer, Public Relations Writer, Political Campaign Press Secretary
Degree: California High School Media Adviser of the Year
Site: Davis Senior High School
Quote: “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” –Ida B. Wells





Engineering and Architecture



 Former Career: Civil Engineer
Degree: MS; BS
Site: Davis Senior High School
Quote: "Steal from the best; invent the rest"


Health Sciences and Medical Technology

Helke FarinHelke Farin
 Former Career: Medical Doctor
Degree: MD; BS
Site: Davis Senior High School
Quote: "Veni-Vidi-Amavi"







Ann MoriartyAnn Moriarty
 Former Career: Research Associate
Degree: BS
Site: Davis Senior High School
Quote: "Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see further"


Information and Communication Technologies

Sean GlantzSean Glantz
Former Career: Botanist
Degree: BS
Site: Da Vinci Charter Academy
Quote: "Chance favors the prepared mind"








Transportation

Robert ThayerRobert Thayer
Former Career: Automotive Technician
Degree: BA
Site: Davis Senior High School
Quote: "Success is 99% failure"