I am a multi-subject, fourth-grade elementary teacher who enjoys writing, strategy boardgames, computer gaming, and horsing around with my three boys (ages 15, 13, and 6). This will be my fourteenth year with the Saugus Union School District. All thirteen of my previous years were spent at Rosedell Elementary. I'm really looking forward to being part of the West Creek Academy community. My first experience with teaching was undergraduate geology laboratory at Texas A&M University. There, I received the McDonald's Outstanding Teaching Award, an award given to one teaching assistant in each of the departments at the University, annually. I have also received the Outstanding Service Award while teaching at Rosedell. During the 2009-2010 academic year, I was awarded the Teacher Tribute Award by Rosedell's staff.

I also work as an administrative director at GOCARE, a non-profit organization that is currently working on projects in Nicaragua. For my part, I evaluate and offer support to three schools: a preschool established in the village of Pantanal; an adult school for English instruction; and a technology class for high school students.

My background is in the Earth sciences, education, and web design. I hold a bachelor's degree in geophysics from the University of Arizona and a master's degree in education from Texas A&M University.

I enjoy drawing, music, and writing as hobbies. I speak Spanish as a second language (working on gaining fluency).

My wife also teaches at West Creek Academy, as a Kindergarten teacher. My son, William, will attend West Creek Academy as a 1st grader.

Fourth grade teacher and Tech Coordinator for West Creek Academy

dlindsay@saugus.k12.ca.us

http://community.saugususd.org/dlindsay/page/Home+Page

davosaur

bicycling, camping, computer games, computers, history, online multiplayer roleplaying games, painting fantasy miniatures, roleplaying, science, strategy gaming, technology, guitar, piano, djembe drums, drawing, my ipad, doing all of the above (except bicycling) on my ipad.

alternative rock, classic rock, french roast coffee (freshly ground), pizza, power pop, reggae, sushi

People who take themselves too seriously

Teacher

West Creek Academy

Teacher/Tech Coordinator

Utilizing the power of A.D.D. to effectively do the work of 7 people, change gears 153.7 times per day, and organize controlled chaos with only 2 bathroom breaks per day.

..., earn a PhD in educational technology, have more planning time, hire elves to organize my garage, travel, write books...

I enjoy making connections between concepts, and facilitating the formation of conceptual connections in my students. We laugh, we cry, we learn, and get wiser everyday- not many jobs have all of this going for them.

Graduate school graduate

The Thacher preparatory school in Ojai, Ca.

University of Arizona/Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Geophysics (Magna Cum Laude), Master of Education

communication, computers, curriculum design, humor, instructional design, teaching, web design- lite.