Bonita Vista High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Chula Vista, CA)

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Engli h, Special Ed Teachers Help Language Barriers Crumbl Mr. Randy Poston, who taught Ameri- can Literature and English Composition, enjoys personal growth through constant challenges of creating an atmosphere con- ducive to education and practical exper- iences. His interest in education grew stronger during his years at Point Loma College. ln addition to teaching, Mr. Pos- ton coached the soccer team and found the unity and togetherness known only to sports participants very rewarding. Teaching Special Education classes, Mr. Frank Schneeman enjoyed the freedom he had to be innovative and creative. He has always wanted to work with students with behavior problems or handicaps: When I look at these students I see Tom Edisons, Churchills, and Teddy Roosevelts rather than 'drop outs' Also working in the Special Education area was Ms. Bonnie Saferstein. With the help of student tutors, she was able to teach others with learning disabilities. She gave the students the understanding and pa- tience they needed to learn their lessons. Ms. Suzanne Bennett taught English as a Second Language QESLJ to give Spanish speaking students a chance to better com- municate in their environment. She wanted to help students gain skills important to them. What Ms. Bennett particularly liked about teaching, aside from vacations, was working with some super people and get- ting to know great students. 1. Aside from teaching English, Mr. Poston also coaches the soccer team. 2. Mr. Schneeman works to help students with problems. 3. Ms. Saferstein also teaches in the Special Education program. 4. Ms. Ben- nett seeks to help non-English speaking students. fOp- posite page, clockwise, top lefty Ms. Saferstein helps Julie Michalak while Karen Iwonski and Tracy Duensing look on. Tim Paradise works to complete assignment. Alejandro Ida is a conscientious student. Mr. Schneeman enjoys computer games with a stu- dent. English 123

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, . ..,. Q... .- ' 53 ii igk 'Z5'g5E ggfl. K,..,: - ,1,,,,:-f' it. ,. JP The Foreign Language Department strives to give students a taste of different cultures. Studying another language helps students learn more about other parts of the world. Mr. George Clayton, attracted by the weather, moved to San Diego after teach- ing for twenty years in San Francisco. He likes to have his students enjoy his classes, and his class atmosphere is relaxed and cor- dial. Outside of class, he likes to garden, ride bicycles, and play poker and bridge. Mr. Patrick Wolff enjoys discussing aca- demic subject matter with other interested people, an activity he undertakes often as a teacher. He is also the Knowledge Bowl ad- visor, liking the thrill of intellectual dis- coveryf' His French classes offer students a chance to discover much about another cul- ture. Mr. David Vega likes the feeling of ac- complishment he gets when his students learn because of his efforts. To help his stu- dents learn more efficiently, he tries to make his subject matter as easy to learn as possible. A native Californian, he enjoys the recreational activities that the area has to offer. 124 Foreign Language lt 1' it V f . Ji 7' if S -. frfittf 'f X'-'nl fd fm if Qt, Ms. Lynn Payette likes to help students appreciate and enjoy the Spanish language and cultures. She enjoys the short hours and vacations associated with being a teacher, and especially enjoys the students, which led her to become the Foreign Lan- guage Club advisor. She has travelled to many Spanish speaking countries, an activ- ity that helps her better teach the many facets of the Spanish tongue.