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McCready, LeighAnn
Aug 18, 2009
I taught math and computer studies at L.O from 1985-1996. In 1996, I left Live Oak for the Eastside Union High School District in San Jose. I taught math at Mt. Pleasant HS from 1996-2002. Then in the fall of 2002 I began a new role as a High School Librarian. I had the privelege of opening a new school library at Evergreen Valley High School in January of 2003. It has been an interesting journey working in a new role within the school environment. I must admit I don't miss the day-in day-out classroom management. The librarian's job allows for more individualized interaction with students which I enjoy.
I still look back at my Acorn years with fondness, but have enjoyed my other schools as well. I wish they had alumni sites that were as well-developed. Despite some attempts, I haven't yet succumbed to becoming a cheer advisor again, I think that will only remain a part of my LO History.
Life has changed again and I'm currently the librarian at Milpitas High School.
Wilson, Lorin
Apr 14, 2009
This is Mr. Wilson, band teacher at Britton Middle School from 1985-1988. Since most of my students ended up at Live Oak, I'm hoping to rediscover connections through this website of which a former Britton student just informed me.
Flores, Rosie O.
Jan 09, 2009
Montoya (Ackerman), Sabrina
Dec 09, 2007
Castaņon, Jesus Adrian
Feb 27, 2007
Lyon, Robert
Feb 10, 2007
Pretty much nothing...traveling the world in my VW van.
Herhusky, Stacey
Jun 20, 2006
Coleman, Laura
Mar 23, 2006
Roach, Cassandra
Mar 21, 2006
Shumway, Zac
Sep 06, 2005
Parks, Trudy
Jun 04, 2005
I was at Live Oak From 1999 to 2004 as an Instructional Aide in Special Education. I was at Britton from 1996-1999. I followed the students from Britton over to Live Oak! I believe I am the only aide who has had the honor of reading names at a graduation ceremony at Live Oak! I was a reader at the class of 2001 graduation. Class of 2001 thank you for that honor! I am now working at Sobrato....I miss Live Oak a lot! Luckily I still run into a lot of the Live Oak students around town! May your futures be bright and may life bring all the things you desire! All you Live Oak students, graduates and faculty feel free to e-mail me if you would like! I'd love to hear from you! IM me at MSN tparks@hotmail.com
Carpenter, John
Nov 28, 2004
I taught at LOHS from 1969 to 1977. Sponsored the Model UN club for a while. The format of the LOHS Reading Lab was my fault (redesigned in the Summer of 72, with Carol Moore and Cindy Duffy). Taught mainstream English 75 to 77. I came East to find out what else one can do with an English major, and discovered technical publishing. I was a technical writer and publication/training manager in a series of companies in the 1980's, then ran a small technical support group at a USDOT facility in Cambridge. Then did business development (marketing, proposal-writing) and database projects, and now am doing project scheduling and management. I have three children - a Brandeis grad who is now in medical school, a Fordham grad who is an actor in New York City, and a Syracuse student. I live in Reading, Massachusetts, have participated in Town Meeting here since 1985, have been an active volunteer in the local schools since 86, and was elected to the town's school board in 2003. I have tried to say and do things that, if only a half-dozen parents had said and done them in Morgan Hill, I would still be teaching there. Keep working to improve the school, and to empower the students through knowledge and skills.
Hanson, John
Nov 27, 2004
I taught Electronics and Math in 1969-70 under Principal Bob Hunt. Then became the Community School Director with an office at the Old Live Oak campus 1970-73. I ended my teaching career in Oakland Ca. June 2005 as a part time Resource Specialist in my 40th year of teaching/administrating.I have 6 children and 8 grandchildren so far and a son in law Larry Pearlman a graduate of Live Oak.
Peckham, Irvin
Dec 27, 2003
 Great idea, whoever started this. I remember my 13 years of teaching at Live Oak with great fondness. With the help of many, many students and wonderful colleagues, I learned how to teach there. I am incredibly grateful for that experience. I returned to get my PhD at the Univ. of California, San Diego in 1991. I then taught at the University of Nebraska, Omaha for nine years before accepting a position at Louisiana State University, where I now teach and direct the firstyear writing program. Sarah and I have been married for thirty years. Our daughter, Heather, is now in graduate school at Yale--she is working on her Ph.D. in Rainforest Ecology. Her speciality is bats. She spends her research time catching bats in rainforests. Her previous projects have been in Surinam and French Guiana. Her current one is in Panama. Our son, Jesse, is now an engineer in Kansas City.
I have had and continue to have a very rich life as a writing teacher. I first learned about the possibilities of this kind of life at Live Oak. Where are all the rest of you from the years of the 70s??? Cindy, Carol, Harry, John, John 2, donna dave, dave, bobbie, george, aaron(well, ive heard from you), the names go on, deep, deep, i my memories & i still have so many stories & essays from my students. rich stuff. I will always remember Starla and "The Dreaded French Kiss." What a delight to have been at live oak.
My research involves social class, education, and writing. my concern is how do educators unknowingly reproduce the dominant social structure through literacy instruction. we are taught that writing and language skills are neutral. they ain't.
Best to you all--
irvin peckham
Baton Rouge LA
Shehata, John
Dec 14, 2003
Spiker, Richard
Dec 12, 2003
BrownKorbel, Michael Sue
Oct 01, 2003
The first rolls of film have been developed and the graphics kids have all designed their logos and have at least five graphics applications under their belts (including pagemaker) Those of you that had Photo probably remember the Darkroom Oympics. We had quite a few gold medalists. Mr. BK is right next door teaching Animation and Audio/Video .
I retired in 1999 from LO after teaching there 28 years (yes, I taught when the high school was at the present Britton Middle School site!). When I was at the Britton site, you probably remember me as the Student Activities Director. When we moved to the present LO site in 1974, I was the Athletic Director, and taught Business and P.E. Later, I served as both Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball Coach (not at the same time!). I taught a number of other subjects at LO, including Math and Driver Education. Many of you learned to drive in Driver Training with me (don't blame me for your tickets!).
A lot of you may remember me as the father of Liz and Kim Brooks, Class of '80 and '82. Between them, they have 5 children, so you know where a lot of my time is spent--with my grandchildren!
I'd love to hear from you, and what you've done with your lives. I still live in the same neighborhood, Jackson Meadows.
Manning, John
Jan 12, 2002
Klipstine, C. William (Bill)
Oct 30, 1999
I have taught Drama from 1985 til the present. My passion is the SCA (Society for Creative Anacronism) where I research and reenact the middle ages.
Huning, John
Oct 06, 1999
John Huning-Class of 1964 to 1998. It took so long since I always had trouble with the basics. I have been retired for a year and a half and enjoy not having to do the work ethic. I miss not being with students, but that is part of retirement. I would like to hear from any of my former students.
Perez, Feney
Apr 28, 1999
Hello all! I'm living in Seattle now and having so much fun. Send your fan mail to me! Rayanne its nice to know your doing good..I miss you and Jenny. take care..Skate And Destroy!
ROP Computer Repair & Maintenance. Texts: A+ Certification Concepts & Practice, Second Edition, and Lab Guide. Room: LOHS Library Conference Room. First Period: 0745-0840. This class provides the fundamental knowledge base required to establish a career in this rapidly-changing industry: - Hardware troubleshooting - Software troubleshooting - Programming In the past, computer repair was performed by electronic technicians and engineers. Training courses were therefore very hardware-intensive and focused on chip-level isolation and repair techniques. Schematic diagrams and electronic test equipment were key considerations in these courses. Times have changed, and so has computer repair. The tasks performed by computer repair technicians have changed considerably since the first training courses were introduced. Computer hardware has become relatively inexpensive, and software has become much more complex. Today's computer technicians spend much more time dealing with software-related problems, configuration problems, and compatibility problems than with hardware problems. As a matter of fact, hardware problems in microcomputers are typically solved at the board level these days. The time and expense of a chip-level repair quickly goes beyond the value of the board, making it unprofitable to do these kinds of repairs. This class provides provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the A+ exam required to become a certified computer service technician. A+ certification is recognized nationwide and is a hiring criterion used by companies large and small. Becoming A+ certified will enhance your job opportunities and career advancement potential. Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the organization that establishes certification criteria for service technicians in the computer industry. This organization has created and sponsors the A+ certification exam. A+ certification is a two-step process: you must pass a core exam and either a Microsoft Windows/DOS or a Macintosh specialty exam. The specialty exam must be passed within 90 days of the core exam. More information on CompTIA and the A+ exam is available by visiting their web site: http://www.comptia.org This class is open to the public.
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