Black History Month

Activities that took place February 2021

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Celebrating our African American Teachers 2021

  • Sean Hopkins Sean Hopkins - Social Science
    • Inspirational quote:
      "True humility is staying teachable, regardless of how much you may already know."
    • College AND area of study:
      The University of Northern Iowa - History
    • Favorite African American food:
      Cornbread dressing
    • Lesson we should try to instill in our students:
      Each day that you live strive to cultivate humility, gentleness, patience and love. "Stay gold"
  • Doret Scott Doret Scott - Social Science
    • Inspirational quote:
      “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou 
    • College AND area of study:
      University of the West Indies. CSUSB Area of Study: Social Science
    • Favorite African American food:
      Escovitched Fish, Rice and Peas, Plantains (Jamaican)
    • Lessons we should try to instill in our students:
      Perseverance, Compassion, Integrity.
  • Carl Henderson Carl Henderson - Science
    • Inspirational Quote:
      “Time, patience, and perseverance endures all things.”
    • College AND area of study:
      BA African American Studies, Minor Sociology, San Jose State University ‘04; MA Education/Teaching Credential, National University ‘13; Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, ACSA/SCOE Leadership Institute ‘20
    • Favorite African American food:
      BBQ Ribs, Collard Greens and Cornbread
    • Lesson we should try to instill in our students:
      "Create goals based on your dreams, follow your dreams, and have courage through adversity in pursuit of your dreams."
  • Hillorie Tambaoan   Hillorie Tambaoan - Math
    • Inspirational Quotes:
       ° "Every day may not be a good day, but there's something good in every day."
       ° "It is perfectly ok if something is unclear. That's how I feel 90 percent of the time when I do mathematics, so welcome to my world! The feeling of confusion (even frustration, sometimes) is an essential part of being a mathematician." Edward Frenkel, Russian-American Mathematician
    • College AND area of study:
      La Sierra University - Mathematics
    • Favorite African American food:
      Curry goat with rice and peas
    • Lesson we should try to instill in our students:
      Perseverance, grit...don't give up till you get it!
  • Kim Bailey Kim Bailey - World Languages
    • Inspirational Quote:
      Giving is Living; Give & Receive PEACE!
    • College AND area of study:
      The University of Northern Iowa, Liberal Arts- Education and Graduate Studies, Concordia University, Irvine- School Administration.
    • Favorite African American food:
      Fish & Shrimp & 7UP Cake
    • Lesson we should try to instill in our students:
      Though it may seem not possible, with GOD, all, all things are possible. You got GRIT!
  •  Nicole Copeland Nicole Copeland - Math
    • Inspirational Quote:
      If you're always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be. - Maya Angelou
    • College AND area of study:
      CSUDH Mathematics, Physics(minor), CBU MSEd Computer Applications
    • Favorite African American food:
      Hot Water Cornbread
    • Lesson we should try to instill in our students:
      Resilience, Humility
  • Lamar Simmons   Lamar Simmons - SPED
    • Inspirational Quote:
      Life and death are in the power of the tongue, speak life.
    • College AND area of study:
      San Bernardino Valley College, University of Redlands -AA Liberal Studies, BA Liberal Studies, MA business management, MA Learning and Teaching with Education Specialist Credential
    • Favorite African American food:
      I do make some excellent ribs
    • Lesson we should try to instill in our students:
      It's possible to build yourself up and others as you journey through life. Don't make others the sacrifice of your advancement.
  • May Akalemeaku May Akalemeaku - SPED
    • Inspirational Quote:
      “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” -- Maya Angelou
    • College AND area of study:
      University of Nigeria, Nsukka:MBA - Management National University: Masters - Educational Administration
    • Favorite African American food:
      Egusi Soup and Fufu (pounded yam)
    • Lesson we should try to instill in our students:
      “A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hardwork” - Colin Powell
  •   Robert Hampton - Counselor
    • Inspirational Quote:
      "I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them." Madam C.J. Walker
    • College AND area of study:
      CSUSB. BA in Liberal Studies and MS in Educational Counseling and Guidance.
    • Favorite African American food:
      Homemade Mac and cheese
    • Lesson we should try to instill in our students:
      Service to others is valuable
  • Ruth Polonio Ruth Polonio - SPED
    • Inspirational Quote:
      “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong”. “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.“
    • College AND area of study:
      Belize Teachers College-Elementary Education, CSUSB Bachelors in Liberal Studies, CSUSB Masters Education Specialist
    • Favorite African American food:
      Stewed chicken, rice and beans, fried ripe plantains, sweet potato pound(Belizean)
    • Lesson we should try to instill in our students:
      Integrity, honesty, believe in yourself and perseverance....never never give up.