Lewis Center for Educational Research

Mrs. Perea can be reached by email @ sperea@lcer.org (remember the e at the end) or by phone @ 760.946.5414 ext. 283. Mrs. Perea uses My Mentor to post her course's syllabi and assignments and  Illuminate (new for 2014-15) to post her student's grades. To access My Mentor, you will need to register and or ask you student(s) about how to access the courses in which they are registered. To access Illuminate to view your student's course grade(s), you will need their student ID number (User Name) and their unique password. Your student's Student ID number and passwords can be obtained from Mrs. Perea  if needed.

Mrs. Gaidzik (MS Physical Science Core, Space Scientist Elective, HS Health)

Mrs. Gaidzik received her BA from CSUSB in 1995 where she graduated Phi Kappa Phi. She completed her teacher credentialing classes at Chapman University obtaining a clear credential in Health Science and Geoscience. Mrs. Gaidzik's has been teaching at both the Middle and High School level for more than 13 years. In the past she taught classes in Physical Science, Biology, Life Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science. Currently, Mrs. Gaidzik is teaching 8th grade Physical Science, Space Scientist (an 8th through HS elective) and HS Health.

Mrs. Gaidzik came to AAE in January 2004. She enjoys having fun with her 8th grade physical science classes as she leads them through the many hands-on lessons and challenging activities or when she takes the Space Scientist students on one of their "extra terrestrial" explorations.

Mrs. Gaidzik can be reached by email @ dgaidzik@lcer.org or by phone @ 760.946.5414 ext. 184. Mrs. Gaidzik uses My Mentor to post her course's syllabi and assignments and Illuminate (new for 2014-15)  to post her student's grades. To access My Mentor, you will need to register and or ask you student(s) about how to access the courses in which they are registered. To access Illuminate to view your student's course grade(s), you will need their student ID number (User Name) and their unique password. Your student's Student ID number and passwords can be obtained from Mrs. Gaidzik if needed.

Mr. Pike (High School Integrated Science Course 1 [NGSS-based], Physics Capstone )

Mr. Pike earned his BA in Geography and Urban Planning from California State University San Bernardino in 2002. Mr. Pike completed his teaching credentialing classes at Chapman University and currently holds a clear California Teaching credential in Geosciences as well as a clear credential Social Sciences. Pike has been teaching at the MS/HS level for over 14 years. In the past, Mr. Pike has taught academic core classes in HS Earth Science, MS Physical Science, MS Life Science, MS World History. Mr. Pike has also taught HS/MS electives: Digital Design, Photoshop and Digital Photography, Digital Video production, Digital Music Production and Contemporary Band.

 Mr. Pike enjoys: riding his bicycle, hiking in the desert and mountains, playing music on bass and guitar, reading books, camping with my family, walking the dog, swimming and surfing with my kids, cooking, gardening, photography, learning all about how people learn and teach best.

Mr. Pike can be reached by email @ dpike@lcer.org or by phone @ 760.946.5414 ext. 254. Mr. Pike uses My Mentor to post his course's syllabi and assignments and Illuminate (new for 2014-15) to post his student's grades. To access My Mentor, you will need to register and or ask your student(s) about how to access the courses in which they are registered. To access Illuminate to view your student's course grade(s), you will need their student ID number (User Name) and their unique password. Your student's Student ID number and passwords can be obtained from Mr. Pike if needed.
 

Mrs. Johnston (High School Integrated Science Course 2 [NGSS-based], Water Science)

Mrs. Johnston graduated from UCR with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She was granted a fellowship through the departments of Toxicology and Molecular Biology to participate in a joint research project with Glaxo Wellcome Pharmaceuticals in Berkhamsted, England. Following Mrs. Johnston's return to the states, she was active in community service and raising her two children.

Mrs. Johnston began her teaching career in 2002 instructing life and physical sciences to middle school students. She holds teaching credentials in multiple subjects, G.A.T.E., CLAD, as well as supplements in math and science. In addition, Mrs. Johnston has received training from A.V.I.D., Assessment Training Institute, Life Long Learning, Inc., and Azusa Pacific University. She recently earned a secondary credential to teach biology at high school level. Since then, she has enjoyed teaching Biology and Life Science at the AAE.

Mrs. Johnston can be reached by email @ njohnston@lcer.org or by phone @ 760.946.5414 ext. 152. Mrs. Johnston uses My Mentor and Moodle to post her course's syllabi and assignments and Illuminate (new for 2014-15) to post her student's grades. To access My Mentor, you will need to register and or ask you student(s) about how to access the courses in which they are registered. To access Illuminate to view your student's course grade(s), you will need their student ID number (User Name) and their unique password. Your student's Student ID number and passwords can be obtained from Mrs. Johnston if needed.

Mr. Bailey (HS Chemistry Core, HS Honors Chemistry Core, High School Integrated Science Course 2 [NGSS-based], HS Year Book )

Steve Bailey received a BA in Biological Sciences with a minor in chemistry in 1985 from CSU Stanislaus. He spent the next two years studying a population of lizards while enrolled in the biological sciences program in the graduate school of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Upon his return to California, he worked as a chemical analyst in an EPA certified test facility in Modesto while waiting to enter a teacher certification program. Since 1990, Mr. Bailey has enjoyed teaching all levels of Biology and Chemistry to High School and College Students in Barstow and Fort Irwin.

Mr. Bailey strives for excellence from himself and his students and continually helps students understand and challenge themselves to understand and appreciate the nuances and connections between the different disciplines of the sciences and the importance of the sciences in our daily lives. In 1996 He took a 3-1/2 year "hiatus" from teaching while he worked for San Bernardino County Schools on several technology projects which gave him the opportunity to work closely with teachers in many different schools around this region of southern California. He has been back in the classroom since 2000 working on creative ways to help students understand and master difficult chemistry skills and concepts.

Mr. Bailey can be reached by email @ sbailey@lcer.org or by phone @ 760.946.5414 ext. 275. Mr. Bailey uses My Mentor  and Moodle to post his course's syllabi and assignments and Illuminate (new for 2014-15) to post his student's grades. To access My Mentor, you will need to register and or ask your student(s) about how to access the courses in which they are registered. To access Illuminate to view your student's course grade(s), you will need their student ID number (User Name) and their unique password. Your student's Student ID number and passwords can be obtained from Mr. Bailey if needed.

Mr. Huffine (HS Human Anatomy and Physiology (years 1 & 2) Elective, HS Environmental Science & Mojave River Conservation Elective, Introducing/Exploration to Computer Science Elective, C-STEM's Computing with Robotics Elective)

Mr. Huffine was raised in Highland California, graduating from Aquinas High School in 1977, and from UC Riverside in 1982, with degrees in Environmental Science and Biology, Matthew is passionate about advancing natural resource stewardship and wildlife conservation through classroom and outdoor education. Before entering into science education, Matthew worked as a field botanist and wildlife biologist with United States Forest Service, and as a beekeeper. Since 1984, Matthew has instructed middle school and high school students in both math and the sciences locally and overseas. Matthew has served at the AAE since the Mojave River Campus opened in 2000. Currently he teaches Human Anatomy and Physiology, HS Health, AP Environmental Science and Environmental Science & Mojave River Conservation and serves as the AAE's Professional Learning Communities 6-12 science coordinator for both academic and outdoor education programs.

Mr. Huffine can be reached by email @ mhuffine@lcer.org or by phone @ 760.946.5414 ext. 238. Mr. Huffine uses My Mentor  and Moodle to post his course's syllabi and assignments and Illuminate (new for 2014-15) to post his student's grades. To access My Mentor, you will need to register and or ask your student(s) about how to access the courses in which they are registered. To access Illuminate to view your student's course grade(s), you will need their student ID number (User Name) and their unique password. Your student's Student ID number and passwords can be obtained from Mr. Huffine if needed.