Colton High Teacher Spotlight – Apr. 25-29, 2022

Mr. Michael Esquivel Link Crew Adviser   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? My family, my lawn, DJing.   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? I worked at In-N-Out for three years while I attended UCR. I also worked at Old Spaghetti Factory for one day.   What is something interesting about you that students wouldn't know? I once flew a war plan...

Ms. Eva Hernandez Teacher on Assignment, Mathematics   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? I love hanging out with my family, even if it is just watching a Dodger game on tv. That being said, I really like baseball, watching movies, and learning how to cook better meals!   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? This is the only career I have had. Started when I was 2...

Ms. Launa Kennedy Welding Pathway, Algebra 1, Geometry, Honors Geometry   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? I am passionate about my family, my dogs, and reading.   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? For 13 years before becoming a teacher, I was a manager in a retail business and an in-house auditor for that business.    What is somet...

Mr. Russell Levine World History Teacher   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? Family . . . I truly enjoy spending time with my family, especially my grandkids and my dog Bailey. I enjoy watching my sons, nieces, and nephews interact with one another and listening to them share their experiences. This brings both my wife Sharon and I great joy.   Have you had any other jobs than t...

Mr. Craig Martin Special Education   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? Coaching football or whatever my kids are playing.   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? I was a warehouse security guard, as well as an instructional assistant for Adapted PE.   What is something interesting about you that students wouldn't know? I have a very multirac...

Ms. Karen Terry SDC Algebra I, Consumer Math, Principles of Democracy, Economics   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? Outside of teaching? My family and I really love to sew and quilt, so I do lots of quilting.   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? Yes, when I was younger I worked for the Department of Navy in the human resources office, so I hired and fired people. &...

Mr. Daniel Hearon ROP STEAM Shop   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? Hiking, Fishing and Finance   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? Director of Facilities (Collège), Mechanical Branch Manager (Fortune 100 Company), Supervising Project Manager (University Engineering Services), Mechanical Company Owner, Chief Engineer and Shop Boy (High School Sum...

Ms. Brennan Geraldo ROP Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? My car, and playing video games with my husband and kids.   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? I was in engineering, doing GIS work, and Starbucks, which I loved.   What is something interesting about you that students wouldn’t know? I...

Ms. Valerie Pelletier Science Teacher   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? Protecting wildlife Have you had any other jobs than teaching? Raising two boys.   What is something interesting about you that students wouldn’t know? I like to hike and ride bikes. I have seen AC/DC in concert five times....

Ms. Yuh-Jin Lin Mandarin Teacher   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? I am passionate about art.   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? I've had no other careers except for teaching, but I did teach for 16 years in Oklahoma.   What is something interesting about you that students wouldn’t know? I want students to know about Chinese culture....

Mr. Emmanuel Lopez Art Teacher   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? Watching films, and seeing new stories told.   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? I've worked as a graphic designer and photographer.   What is something interesting about you that students wouldn’t know? I think students would be surprised to know that I enjoy traveling...

Mr. Brice Randolph Mathematics Teacher   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? I coach track & field here at Colton High, specifically discus and shotput throw. I’m also a die-hard skateboarder and snowboarder. Have you had any other jobs than teaching? I’ve worked as a carpenter (finish work, mostly cabinets) and as a server in an Italian restaurant. ...

Ms. Kelly Hutchins Science Teacher   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? Exercising and living a healthy life! Lots of mountain biking, working out and gardening.   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? I have only been a teacher and a mom, except for in college I was a server in a restaurant and a swim teacher.   What is something interesting...

Mr. Tom Wurz ROP Graphic Communications   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? Umm…. Oh wow… Just like living life.. Just… just not living the dream. Does that make sense?   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? I was a teacher for print shop, print shop general manager. I was a movie projectionist, and now I'm a reserve sheriff for the LA County Sheri...

Ms. Kristen Tornero AP English IV, ERWC   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? I LOVE reading and spending time with my family. If I can do both of those things while at the beach I have had a wonderful day!   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? In college I had my own business cleaning business offices, and I worked as a layout editor at the Pennysaver, ...

Ms. Charme Zumfelde Credit Recovery   What are you passionate about outside of teaching? My dogs and spending time with family riding our toys, SXS, quads and camping.   Have you had any other jobs than teaching? Law Enforcement. I was a San Bernardino County Sheriff for about five years.   What is something interesting about you that students wouldn't know? That...