John Michael Jones
Paradise High School
World History / US History
(530) 872-6425 ext. 3091
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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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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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