STAFF & FACULTY DIRECTORY PROFILE
Michael Sahlman
Job Title:
Human Resources Director
Department:
Business Office
Email:
Phone: (510) 577-9100
ext.
288
Started at O'Dowd:
2023
Degrees:
M.A. Teaching Leadership, St. Mary's College of California; B.S. Business Administration/Human Resource Management, CSU Stanislaus
Originally from:
California
Why I Teach:
It brings me to joy to support the learning and growth of others.
Most powerful teaching technique:
Promoting academic discussion to foster critical thinking and partnership.
Why are the subjects you teach important?:
Providing professional development for leaders and managers is critical to creating optimum working environments that support the success of our school community.
Favorite quotes:
"For nothing will be impossible with God." Luke 1:37; "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28; "Together WE can do GREAT things!" St. Teresa of Calcutta; "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou
Favorite trivia:
I climbed Mt. Fuji at night on my sisters 45th birthday.
I only wear self tie bow ties.
Recommended visual media:
ABC Nightly News, Prime video & Netflix
Recommended reads:
"Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion" by Gregory Boyle
Hobbies or outside interests:
Being active in my parish and park community, spending time with family and friends, travel