Mr. Whitney's Bio Page (8/09)

Born:
    Long Beach California (4th generation)
High School:
    Woodrow Wilson (Go Bruins!)
BS: Earth Science/Geology
    Northern Arizona University (Go Lumberjacks!)
Various Undergraduate Work:
    Cal State Long Beach
    Colorado School of Mines
    Utah State University
MA: Environmental Science/Education
    California State University San Bernardino
Teaching Experiences:
    Coconino High School, Flagstaff AZ (Panthers: 1984-1985)
        Student Teaching: Biology, Geology
    Antelope Valley High School, Lancaster CA (Antelopes: 1985-1989)
        Physical Science, GATE Science, Mentor Teacher
    Littlerock High School, Littlerock CA (Lobos: 1990-1994)
        Physical Science, GATE Science, Mentor Teacher
    Lancaster High School, Lancaster CA (Eagles: 1995- 1998)
        Geology, GATE Science, Webmanager, Mentor Teacher
    Poway High School, Poway CA (Titans: 1999-2003)
        Geoscience, Marine Science
    Westview High School, San Diego, CA (Wolverines: 2003-2009)
        Physics, Geoscience, Marine Science
Related Educational Projects:
    Aspen Global Change Institute (1991)
        Remote Sensing Curriculum Guide Development
    NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (1996-1998)
        Apex Remote Glider Education Project
        Aeronautics Lab Manual
    United States Geological Survey (1998-2002)
        Plate Tectonics Curriculum Guide Development
Hobbies and Interests:
    Basketball, baseball, EPL soccer, Arsenal FC, Seattle Sounders FC, PQYSA VP Competitive Teams
Family:
    My wife and I were married in Seattle...
    Two kids: daughter Linnea (11th grade), son Kary (8th grade); Carmel, a 7-year-old golden retriever; Apollo, a 6 mo old Black Lab; a Cat,     Pez (AKA 'Stinky', a ragdoll mix); our chicken farm is currently empty, but not for long                         
Miscellaneous:
    I'm a morning person, always a recovering Dr. Pepper addict, "Got Chocolate?"
Food:
    pizza, chili, sushi, chocolate, avocado, salsas, salmon, cashews
Musicology:
    Still enjoy old-school punk and 80's junk, but I'll listen to most stuff
Most Influential Book:
    Edward Abbey "The Monkeywrench Gang"
Essential Video:
    Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, Caddyshack (predictable I guess...)