1999

John Sedia

Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Danbury School

Hire Date

2/02/81

Years of Service

17.5

Degrees

B.A., California Polytechnic University, Pomona

Graduate Studies

California Polytechnic University, Pomona

California State University, Los Angeles

To teach well, we do not need more techniques and strategies as much as we need a vision of what is essential. It is not the number of good ideas that turns our work into art, but the selection, balance and design of those ideas. —Lucy Calkins

John Sedia began his career in the Claremont Unified School District as an adapted physical education teacher at Danbury School.

Prior to joining Claremont USD, John was a Learning Handicapped teacher for a semester with Bonita Unified School District. He also served as a substitute teacher for that district. He taught PE at the High Point Academy in Pasadena, California. He served as a track coach at Bonita High School and freshman football coach at San Dimas High School. He has been called an outstanding teacher and a real motivator. He sets high performance standards for his students.

Some adjectives used to describe this outstanding teacher are: Enthusiastic, Energetic, Patient, Cooperative, Sincere, Flexible, Responsible, Effective, Conscientious, Caring, Well organized

John has been very busy during his years with the District. Some of his activities include:

• Mentor Teacher
• Extended Professional Development Committee
• Curriculum Committee for Physical Education
• Instructional Activity Coordinator at Danbury School
• Master teacher for students teachers
• Assistant Track Coach at CHS
• Leader in the OH program for the District
• Liaison between the PE staff for Sumner and Danbury
• Adult School Teacher

John Sedia has affected students throughout the District and has contributed to the building of self-esteem for students of all ages.