ABOUT US
Paul Gose has organized Educational Workshops for 20+ years and has helped well over 1,000 teachers. He has maintained a wonderful relationship with FPU since 2006.
Paul attended Valparaiso University where he majored in Biology and played Football and Baseball. Paul earned team captain on both teams and still holds records in each program. He graduated from CSU, Stanislaus with a BA in PE in 1990. He earned his MA from Grand Canyon University in 1999. Paul has taught in a variety of settings ranging from 4th grade to high school Biology. For the past 20+ years, Paul has been the head teacher at Dickens Continuation HS where he teaches all subjects to grades 9 thru 12.
Paul is married to Autumn, and they have 4 beautiful children and 1 incredible grandchild. He enjoys camping, sports, gardening, and pretty much anything that involves his family and being outdoors. Paul is passionate about building his community and fostering positive relationships. He is president of the Taste of Hughson, a non-profit organization that Paul started in 2010. TOH raises $40,000+ yearly for the youth of Hughson, CA.
PAUL GOSE
Paul Gose has organized Educational Workshops for 20+ years and has helped well over 1,000 teachers.
Ken Rickard is new to the educational training scope of the profession, but is definitely not new to the teaching profession. Ken started as an uncredentialed intern (started teaching 8th grade science mid year) and is now a fifteen year teaching veteran who is currently teaching various subjects at the high school level.
Ken attended three different colleges/universities earning a degree in biology with a concentration in genetics. Ken attended Merced College where he earned his two year degree while playing basketball for the Blue Devils. After a short stint at California State University Monterey Bay, he returned to the Stanislaus valley where he graduated from CSU Stanislaus earning a BS in Biology 2006. Also earned from CSU Stanislaus was his teaching credential during the 2008-2009 school year. Ken has taught in a variety of settings ranging from 8th grade science to high school Biology/AP Biology. Ken Rickard is currently teaching Biology, Honors Biology, AP Biology and AP Environmental Sciences at Hughson High School in Hughson, California.
Ken is married to Maria, also a veteran science teacher of 15+ years. He enjoys sports, family time, and especially summers traveling. Ken is passionate about mentoring new teachers and fostering a sense of belonging of students in the classroom.
KEN RICKARD
Ken has taught in a variety of settings ranging from 8th grade science to high school Biology/AP Biology.
Paul was born, raised, and educated in the central valley (for the most part). After four years in the Air Force, various jobs, and a directionless, but interesting, decade of taking college courses, teaching finally found him. Paul actually had his first teaching job before he finished his degree (BA Mathematics) and continued working while finishing his credential in an intern program. 21 years later, he still has the same passion for teaching that he had as a rookie teacher.
Paul is a firm believer that setting procedures and expectations will make life in the classroom better for everyone. Being as prepared as possible makes each day, week, month, and year pass much easier. Establishing a student/teacher rapport based on the idea of being friendly without being friends also goes a long way to getting successful outcomes in a classroom. He thinks that having fun in class makes students much more likely to learn and retain material.
When he has spare time, Paul enjoys reading and listening to music. He likes to be with family and friends doing all kinds of activities. However, his favorite thing to do is spend time with his wife, and fellow teacher, Julie.
PAUL MICHAELIS
Paul is a firm believer that setting procedures and expectations will make life in the classroom better for everyone.
Don attended El Camino College taking general education classes and played Football and Basketball. He received a scholarship to Wichita State University where he majored in Business and played Football. He credential from CSU Dominguez Hills majoring in Physical Education in 1995.
Don has been married to Nancy for 25+ years. Together they have 10 wonderful Grandchildren. He enjoys playing golf, coaching, spending time with the Grandchildren and when Nancy lets him watch her and our Border Collies in agility competitions. He has been on the Board for the Taste of Hughson since 2016.
Don believes building student/teacher relationships is extremely important. This is done by one-on-one communication, setting procedures and expectations, being a good listener and remembering that there are exceptions to rules! Enjoy what you are doing and everyday will be successful!
DONALD R. TETRICK
