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John M. Jones - History Teacher - Paradise High



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John Michael Jones

Paradise High School

World History / US History

(530) 872-6425 ext. 3091


Background:

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Born in Eureka, CA / Grew up in Gualala and Anchor Bay, Mendocino County

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Education:

  - High School diploma:
    Point Arena High School, Point Arena CA

  - Associate of Arts degree in History/Social Science:
    San Diego City College, San Diego CA

  - Bachelor of Science degree in Education:
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale IL

  - Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management/Development:
    Chapman University, Orange CA

  - Single Subject (Social Science) and Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials:
    Chapman University, Orange CA

  - Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Develpoment Certificate:
    Chapman University, Orange CA

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Retired military officer - USN (1975-1995):

  - Operations Specialist, USS Tripoli (LPH 10)
  - Instructor, Fleet Combat Training Center Pacific, San Diego, CA
  - Combat Information Center Officer and Operations Intelligence (OI)
    Division Officer, USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3)
  - Training Officer and Assistant Operations Officer, Fleet Tactical
    Deception Group, Pacific, San Diego, CA
  - Officer-in-Charge, Fleet Tactical Deception Group Pacific Detachment,
    Subic Bay Naval Station, Republic of the Philippines
  - Staff, Commander Seventh Fleet, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)
  - Staff, Commander Destroyer Squadron Seven, USS Ranger (CV 61)
  - Staff, Commander Carrier Group Seven, USS Ranger (CV 61)
  - Commander Training Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet staff, San Diego, CA
  - Commander Joint Task Force Southwest Asia staff, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Lots of travel

  -  18 foreign countries: Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Guinea, Japan, 
     Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Okinawa, South Korea, Singapore, Guam,
     Thailand, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Germany, England

  -  30 of the 50 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California,
     Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
     Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico,
     North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,
     Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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Teacher since 1995:

  - 1/2 year at Montecito High School, Ramona, CA (1995)
  - 1 year at Ridgeview High School, Magalia, CA (1995-1996)
  - 1 year at Ramona High School, Ramona, CA (1996-1997)
  - 1 year at Paradise Community Day School, Magalia, CA (1997-1998)
  - 13 years at Paradise High School, Paradise, CA (1998-2011)

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Football coach (1995-2004):

  - 1 year:  freshman defensive coordinator, Ramona Bulldogs
  - 3 years: freshman assistant coach (line), Paradise Bobcats
  - 5 years: freshman head coach, Paradise Bobcats
  - Compiled an overall record of 35-14-1 as head coach (1 undefeated season
    and 2 league championships)

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2 children:      1 son (Scott)
                      1 stepdaughter (Jennifer)
6 grandchildren: 3 boys (Jake, Tim, Sawyer)
                         3 girls (Serenity, Patience, Grace)

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Goals:

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1. Meet all of the state-mandated requirements.
2. Provide a rewarding and challenging experience.
3. Lead students in a quest to learn something new every day.
4. Assist students to develop a sense of empathy and understanding for others.
5. Provide a safe, non-threatening learning environment.
6. Assist students build a sense of pride in themselves and a corresponding
   acceptance of diversity in others.
7. Help my students gain an awareness and acceptance of their impending roles
   and responsibilities in our increasingly challenging.
8. Have FUN!!!

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