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Welcome to the Sonoma Valley High School Science Department.
The science department offers a variety of courses : Earth science, lab biology, advanced biology (anatomy & physiology) chemistry, and physics. There are also AP courses in: biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. In addition, we offer many agricultural course which include: Earth, biology, chemistry, plant and soil sciences, viticulture, and agricultural business. Currently, there are two science related clubs: astronomy and electronics.
Science Department
Science / Department Head | Michelle Purvis | mpurvis@sonomaschools.org |
The Living Earth / AP Environmental | Elizabeth Bakh | ebakh@sonomaschools.org |
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Email: ebakh@sonomaschools.org
Elizabeth Bakh, The Living Earth / AP Environmental
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
B.S. in Biological Science from UC Davis in 2020. Teaching Credential from UC Davis in 2021
Experience
Taught Living Earth and Physiology at Dixon High School
Responsibilities
Interests
Hiking, cooking, family, travel, art, music, dinosaurs
Lori BisordiScience, Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
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Ag Science / Ag Mechanics | Lori Bisordi | lbisordi@sonomaschools.org |
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Lori Bisordi, Ag Science / Ag Mechanics
Department(s): Science, Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
Degrees and Certifications
Associates of Science in Viticulture from Santa Rosa Junior College, Bachelors of Science in Agriculture Science with an emphasis in education, single subject credential in Agriculture, and Agriculture Specialist Credential.
Experience
Student Teacher Chico High School (Agriculture Welding and Fabrication) and Petaluma High School ( Agriculture Mechanics and Sustainable Agriculture Biology)
Responsibilities
Interests
Spending time with family and friends, being outdoors (hiking, fishing, camping, jeeping, and dirt biking), agriculture, and fabrication
Kathryn GialketsisScience / Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
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Ag Science / Floral Design | Kathryn Gialketsis | kgialketsis@sonomaschools.org |
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Kathryn Gialketsis, Ag Science / Floral Design
Department(s): Science / Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts
Degrees and Certifications
B.S. Environmental Science and Management, UC Davis; Masters in Education, UC Santa Barbara; Masters in Sustainability Leadership, Arizona State University; Cleared Single Subject Science Teaching Credential, UC Santa Barbara; Cleared Career Technical Education Credential in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ventura County Office of Education
Experience
Science Teacher at Seaside High School; Science Teacher at Isbell Middle School; Agriculture Teacher at Santa Paula High School; Science Teacher at Altimira Middle School; Industry Experience at Ventura Land Trust, SEEAG, Recology, BAWT
Responsibilities
Interests
Adventuring in the outdoors (trail running, hiking, camping, backpacking), traveling, spending time with family
Ernest JamesScience
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Chemistry / AP Chemistry | Ernest James | ejames@sonomaschools.org |
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Ernest James, Chemistry / AP Chemistry
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
BS Chemical Engineering, U.C. Davis; MBA, Harvard Business School; Credential, Sonoma State
Experience
45 years at senior manager levels in Chemical Manufacturing specializing in supplying ultra-pure chemicals to the Semiconductor, Aerospace and RF communication industries; Have taught for 6 years since retiring from business, most recently at Windsor High School.
Responsibilities
Interests
Traveling with my wife, Peggy. Enjoying my new grandson, Cooper. Culinary expeditions around Sonoma County, being in the woods.
Dean KnightChemistry / Physics / AP Physics Science 933-4010 x5248 |
Chemistry / Physics / AP Physics | Dean Knight | DKnight@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5248 |
Room: M-7
Phone: 933-4010 x5248
Email: DKnight@sonomaschools.org
Dean Knight, Chemistry / Physics / AP Physics
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
BS Physics 1966, MS Nuclear Engineering 1969, Teaching Credential Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics
Experience
Graduate TA UC Berkeley (1969-71), Teaching Summer courses Lawrence Hall of Science, Science Department at Sonoma High since 1972, Develop Science kits in the field of magnetism and electricity and electronics 1991 to present
Responsibilities
Interests
Radio Astronomy, Electronics, Ethnic Dance
Kate MillerScience
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Science | Kate Miller | kmiller@sonomaschools.org |
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Kate Miller, Science
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
B.S. in Microbiology and B.A. in Psychology from UC San Diego. Teaching credential from Sacramento State.
Experience
Taught Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science at Union Mine High School in El Dorado, California (5 years)
Responsibilities
Interests
Photography, reading, hiking
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