Shamrock Fall 2011 - The Chandler School

24www.ChANDlERSChool.ORGMeet theNewTeachersBoth seventh grade math teacher Martha Owen andseventh grade science teacher John Jourdane retiredat the end of the 2010-2011 school year. Chandlerwelcomed four new faculty and 100 new students–thelargest number of new students in school history–tocampus for the 2011-12 school year.Robert Calderon seventh grade science and Science Department chairMr. Calderon is a graduate of UCLA and has twenty years of science teachingexperience. Since 2005, Mr. Calderon has taught seventh and eighth gradescience at Oakwood School in North Hollywood. Mr. Calderon’s visit toChandler as a candidate in the spring was highlighted by his rapport with facultyand students, his grasp of the subject, his excellent teaching techniques and hisstrong desire to be part of the Chandler community.Manoj Choudhary seventh grade historyMr. Choudhary earned his bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount and amaster’s degree from George Washington University. Mr. Choudhary has fouryears of teaching experience. His most recent assignment was teaching historyto sophomores and juniors at Hawthorne High School. Mr. Choudhary’s mentorteacher at Cal State described him as the best student with whom he has everworked.Chaz Cleare seventh grade mathMs. Cleare graduated from the University of Texas. After teaching for threeyears in her hometown of Houston, she moved to Los Angeles. Last year Ms.Cleare taught math at Horace Mann Elementary School in Beverly Hills. DuringMs. Cleare’s visit as a candidate, she connected with the faculty and studentsimmediately. Her ability to articulate an educational philosophy that is perfectlyaligned with Chandler’s mission impressed everyone.Kate Pomeroy eighth grade historyMs. Pomeroy is a graduate of Northwestern University and recently earneda master’s degree at Loyola Marymount. Ms. Pomeroy was a humanitiesteaching fellow at Polytechnic School during the 2010-2011 school year. Shewrites, “Throughout my life I have attended independent schools. I cherish mymemories of teachers who knew not only my name but also my interests, skillsand shortcomings and with whom I could have personal relationships.That’s the kind of teacher I am.”