I am a multi-subject, fourth-grade elementary teacher who enjoys writing, strategy boardgames, computer gaming, and horsing around with my three boys (ages 14, 12, and 5). This will be my thirteenth year at Rosedell Elementary. 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. Other hats I wear at Rosedell are: Tech Coordinator, Search and Rescue Team Coordinator, Grade Level Leader, and SWATTEC Mentor (that is our 4th grade writing/technology initiative). Outside Rosedell, 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 our 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.

My wife also teaches at Rosedell Elementary, as a fourth-grade teacher. My son, William, currently attends Rosedell as a Kindergartner.

Fourth grade teacher and Tech Coordinator for Rosedell Elementary

dlindsay@saugus.k12.ca.us

661-297-8860

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

davosaur

davosaur

bicycling, camping, computer games, computers, history, online multiplayer roleplaying games, painting fantasy miniatures, roleplaying, science, Strategy gaming, technology

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

People who take themselves too seriously

Teacher

Rosedell Elementary

Teacher/Tech Coordinator

Utilizing the power of A.D.D. to effectively do the work of 7 people, change gears 53.7 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 a book

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

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

communication, computers, curriculum design, humor, instructional design, teaching, web design