A Culmination Project for Physiology
What is the value of understanding the different systems of the body in relation to teen health?
Meet the Author

Vanessa Vitug
Mt. Pleasant High School

East Side Union High School District


Title:
Teacher
Subjects:
Science
Grades:
9
10
11
12
My Philosophy
Being a teacher is like being an acrobat; we have to flexible even while walking a tight wire.

My Community
I teach in East Side San Jose. My students are primarily Hispanic and Asian, with a majority of them from socio-economically disadvantaged families.

My Environment
Challenging with moments of "A-ha, this is the reason why I enjoy what I do." Our school has many different programs available to us, including two computer labs.

My Roles and Responsibilities
At my school, I teach Sheltered Integrated Science and Physiology. I am also AVID Coordinator with 3 sections of AVID for our school. Other roles include being a MESA advisor and People to People teacher leader.