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Meet the New
Teachers
Both seventh grade math teacher Martha Owen and seventh grade science teacher John Jourdane retired at the end of the 2010-2011 school year. Chandler welcomed four new faculty and 100 new students–the largest number of new students in school history–to campus for the 2011-12 school year.
Robert Calderon seventh grade science and Science Department chair Mr. Calderon is a graduate of UCLA and has twenty years of science teaching experience. Since 2005, Mr. Calderon has taught seventh and eighth grade science at Oakwood School in North Hollywood. Mr. Calderon’s visit to Chandler as a candidate in the spring was highlighted by his rapport with faculty and students, his grasp of the subject, his excellent teaching techniques and his strong desire to be part of the Chandler community.
Manoj Choudhary seventh grade history Mr. Choudhary earned his bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount and a master’s degree from George Washington University. Mr. Choudhary has four years of teaching experience. His most recent assignment was teaching history to sophomores and juniors at Hawthorne High School. Mr. Choudhary’s mentor teacher at Cal State described him as the best student with whom he has ever worked.
Chaz Cleare seventh grade math Ms. Cleare graduated from the University of Texas. After teaching for three years in her hometown of Houston, she moved to Los Angeles. Last year Ms. Cleare taught math at Horace Mann Elementary School in Beverly Hills. During Ms. Cleare’s visit as a candidate, she connected with the faculty and students immediately. Her ability to articulate an educational philosophy that is perfectly aligned with Chandler’s mission impressed everyone.
Kate Pomeroy eighth grade history Ms. Pomeroy is a graduate of Northwestern University and recently earned a master’s degree at Loyola Marymount. Ms. Pomeroy was a humanities teaching fellow at Polytechnic School during the 2010-2011 school year. She writes, “Throughout my life I have attended independent schools. I cherish my memories of teachers who knew not only my name but also my interests, skills and shortcomings and with whom I could have personal relationships. That’s the kind of teacher I am.”