About Mr. Simon
Hello!
I grew up in West LA and have always loved 1) figuring out how things work, and 2) working with kids. So, after being a camp counselor for years and after studying robotic vision in college, I decided to become a teacher. Since 1994, I've taught math, oceanography, physics, and earth & space science at both the high school and middle school levels - I was even a school social worker for a few years! I was on the design team for Sage Creek and am one of the founding faculty. Besides spending time with my family and doing projects around our house, I enjoy music, mountain biking, skiing, and nature. I'm glad to be here with you all!
Education
- B.S. Electrical Engineering - Robotics and Control, Cum Laude (with honors), UCSD, 1994
- B.A. Sociology, Cum Laude, UCSD, 1994
- California Single Subject Credentials: Mathematics; Physics; Geosciences; Emphasis in Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD), UCSD, 1995
- M.A. Education: Secondary Curriculum & Instruction, SDSU, 2001
- Dropout Prevention Specialist Certificate, CSU Sacramento, 2002
- Administrative Services Credential - Certificate of Eligibility, SDSU, 2002
Experience
- Founder & CEO, Happy Grader, Inc, 2023-Present
- Math Teacher, Sage Creek HS, Carlsbad USD, 2013-Present
- Math Department Chair, Sage Creek HS, 2013-2018
- Teacher of the Year, Sage Creek HS, 2014-15
- Electrical Engineering Fellow, Nordson Asymtek, Carlsbad, 2011-2012
- Math and Oceanography Teacher, Carlsbad HS, Carlsbad USD, 2004-2013
- Dropout Prevention Specialist, Monroe Clark MS, San Diego USD, 2001-2004
- Science Teacher & Department Chair, Monroe Clark MS, San Diego USD, 1997-2001
- Physical Science Teacher, San Dieguito Academy, San Dieguito UHSD, 1996-1997
- English as a Foreign Language Teacher, Czech Republic, 1995-1996
- Intern Math & Science Teacher, Guajome Park Academy, Vista USD 1994-1995