My name is Sergio Cesar Guzman. I was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco. For those who may not know where that is, I can sum it up by saying that it is the birthplace of Mariachi's and Tequila, (same state), located in central Mexico. I came to the U.S. at the early age of 1 and grew up in Santa Cruz, CA. All my elementary, jr. high, and senior high school years were spent in this sleepy beach town known as "Surf City". I moved to San Diego during the summer of '97 and have since meandered up the coast until finally landing in Temecula.
My use of technology began during my high school years where I used a Mac for a yearbook class. After that short stint, I had my first full taste of the Windows operating system during my years at Heald Business College in San Jose, CA. Shortly after I graduated in '97, I moved to San Diego and worked as a Global Logistics Coordinator for Unisys Corporation and really polished up my skills as all my daily functions were handled through the use of a computer. I would love to really dive into movie making with the use of a PC or Mac. As a youngster I always loved to participate in any stage productions that I could get into, and even now, I still love the idea of making movie shorts purely for the entertainment.
My decision to enter the CSUSM/COE was based largely on my ability to provide educational equity and social justice for a more diversified classroom. Being bilingual, I feel, will enable me to reach out to those who may need a bit more instruction in a classroom setting, but are being held back because of language barriers and other obstacles. I want to pass along information and knowledge that was not always readily available to me, and challenge kids to become the best that they can be in whatever it is that they dream.
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Sergio
During my adult life, I have wondered how my life would be different if I could speak more than one language. As a child growing up in the middle of this country, I never understood why anyone would not speak english. After having the opportunity to study in Luxembourg while in college and now live on the west coast with so many foreign speak individuals, I have a developed an appreciation for other languages. You are a great resource needed in our school system. I am looking forward to working with you this semester.
Nice job on the blog and great picture of the familia!
In high School I was an exchange student to Thailand. I thought I was litereate in languages then, but not after I got there. There is so much that being able to speak and understand a language that is needed. I am glad you are going to pass this skill on to students. I am sure you will be an inspiration.
What a beautiful wife and baby! Wow, you're very accomplished with computers. I'm sure that'll come in handy when you're teaching. It's great that you have the bilingual background, which is also tremendously useful down here in So. Cal. I REALLY wish I spoke Spanish sometimes, but I chose to take French instead. Which is a beautiful language, but not as useful here. =-)
Sergio,
After hearing you talk about your daughter after class last week, I was really hoping you'd post her picture. She's adorable!
Michelle
Hi Sergio,
What a beautiful family you have there! Your daughter is adorable.
I have been to Guadalajara, and loved it. You are so fortunate to be bi-lingual. If only our education system truly realized how important it is to speak more than one language in this country...
Your reasons for teaching are admirable. It is great to have people who are willing to reach out to those who, as you say, may only be behind because of language barriers.
Sergio,
I figured since I have sat next to you, I should check out who you are. Wow what a beautiful family!
I love Santa Cruz, and spent alot of time camping near there a lifetime ago in between Grateful Dead shows. Are you familiar with Greyhound Rock, north of Davenport?
It is one of my favorite spots on the planet.
Hey Sergio,
Comment on your Blog...I am impressed with your mention of social justice and the need to address in the classroom. Also, Great family picture!
Thanks, Ray Eller
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