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Birth Place:
Santa Monica, CA Current Residence:
Merced, CA
Family:
A beautiful wife (Tiffany), a son (Garrett “Goose”), and two cats (Bud and Heidi).
Education / Career Highlights:
- Arroyo Grande High School
- Moorpark College
* A.S. Degree in Exotic Animal
Training and Management
- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
* B.S. Degree in Agriculture
Science
* M.S. Degree in Agriculture
Science
- 10 yr career with Dolphin Quest, Inc.
* Dolphin Trainer / Director
* Big Island of
Hawaii, Tahiti, and Bermuda Facilities
Atwater High School Agriculture Instructor Since:
2002-2003 school year
Favorite Movie:
Dead Poets Society
Sports/Hobbies:
Watching and attending professional sporting events
Visiting Lake Tahoe and playing
“Go Fish”
Favorite Song:
“Star Wars” – (both the “theme” and Bill Murray’s rendition)
Favorite Book:
“The Magic of Thinking Big” by David Schwartz
Teaching Philosophy:
“To make a positive difference in the
lives of young people”
Influential People (outside of family):
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Mr. DeRose and Mr. Champlin – High School Ag Teachers
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Dr. Joe “Take the Fork” Sabol – Cal Poly, SLO
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Bud and Jo Krames – Marine Mammal Trainers
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Successful “Coaches”
Philosophy in Life:
“Until they prove otherwise, you only
live once, so have fun and make it worthwhile.”
Favorite Quotes:
“Attitude is a Choice”
“The ladder of success is best climbed by
stepping on the rungs of opportunity”
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