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Mar 13, 2019

7 Things – Romeo Baldeviso

Before joining O’Dowd, I spent over 15 years working at amazing companies like Unisys, IBM, and Oracle as a software developer and...

Jan 16, 2019

7 Things About Jan Coonrod

I think it is the best use of the full combination of my skills – interpersonal, intellectual, training and experience, and otherwise....

Dec 13, 2018

7 Things About Father Jim Sullivan

I never dreamed of teaching high school or of working in Campus Ministry at any level of education. I assumed I would spend my career for...

Nov 14, 2018

7 Things about Stephanie Eusebio

What inspired you to do this kind of work? I’ve always been somewhat involved in education, and I knew I wanted to be a part of this...

Oct 11, 2018

7 Things about Molleen Dupree-Dominguez

In a word, God, I guess. I’ve been interested in God and religious-y things since high school. I majored in journalism in college, but I...

Sep 13, 2018

7 Things About Michael Turnacliff

What is your position here and how long have you worked at O’Dowd? I was coordinator of the Ancestors Project for freshman for my first...

May 10, 2018

7 Things About Jay Beito ’92

My students always ask me how I decided on my career, or if I even knew what I wanted to do when I was young, to which I respond, “Find...

Apr 11, 2018

7 Things About Kerryn Pincus

I have been committed to children and education since high school and have always felt a calling in some way to either teach, help...

Mar 15, 2018

7 Things – Coach Kyraciou

I was inspired to teach at a young age because of good teachers, as well as teachers/coaches that were not up to par. I may have been...

Feb 15, 2018

7 Things About Starr Gray ’98

I found this work in a very serendipitous way. I worked as a Legal Assistant at my first job out of college and it wasn’t a good fit. I...

Jan 9, 2018

7 Things About Meredith Parry

After I had retired from practicing corporate law for 17+ years, I was considering going into teaching. At the time, my sons were in high...

Oct 12, 2017

7 Things About Patrice Wakeley

What inspired you to do this kind of work? I was inspired to become an educator because of the countless teachers and advisors who...

Sep 13, 2017

7 Things About Mike Dixon

I played football up until college and really like what it taught me-teamwork, respect and working with others to name a few. I started...

May 10, 2017

7 Things: Brian Cushing ’84

I think the answer would be who, not what, inspired me. I had a terrific experience at O’Dowd as a student and I remember being taught by...

Mar 8, 2017

7 Things – Juliet Arechiga ’93

Deep down I always knew education would be my field, but it took me some time to embrace it. I thought I should break into some career...

Feb 8, 2017

7 Things About Marc Dominguez

I had a wonderful counselor in high school and mentor in college. They showed me the power of compassion and support. I really do feel...

Jan 10, 2017

7 Things – Lina Schoendorf

What inspired you to do this kind of work? As far as I can remember I always wanted to be a teacher – I even taught my dolls when I was...

Dec 2, 2016

7 Things About Carlos Trujillo

As a child of immigrants, I have a deep and real appreciation for the transformative effects of a great education. I’ve always pursued my...

Oct 31, 2016

7 Things about Shannon Donahue

What is your position here and how long have you worked at O’Dowd? I am the Dean of Students and this is my 1st year in this position. I...

Oct 31, 2016

7 Things Tony Green

What is your position here and how long have you worked at O’Dowd? I am a Social Studies teacher, Black Student Union (BSU) moderator,...