Current Position:

Sixth Grade Teacher

Education:

 BA - University of California, Los Angeles in Environmental Science
Teacher Accreditation - California State University, Northridge
MA - University of Idaho, in Elementary Administration

Teaching Experience:

1976 - 1978 Venture School, Culver City, CA. Private secondary school.
1978 - 1982 Centennial Elementary, Nampa, Idaho
1982 - 1985 Eastside Elementary, Nampal, Idaho
1985 - Present Jefferson Elementary, Boise, Idaho

Honors:

• Recipient Red Apple, Boise Schools
• Teacher of the Year 1997-1998 Idaho State PTA

Professional Affiliations:

• Idaho Education Association
• Boise Education Association
• Idaho Earth Science Teacher Association
• Idaho Science Teacher Association

Hobbies & Other Interests:

• Plays fiddle and octave mandolin in an Irish music band called Na Buille.
• Boat building
• Geology and Astronomy
• Hunting and Fishing
• Target shooting
• Gardening and orchard
• Metalsmithing

Family:

Wife, Patricia Raino, son Joshua, daughter Jenna.