Ms. Megan DeLong 8th Grade Science Location: El Segundo Middle School JM 203 Email: mdelong@esusd.k12.ca.us Hometown: Norwalk, Connecticut. I’ve lived on the east coast all my life; this is my second year living on the west coast. Education: I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Physical Anthropology from Vassar College (in Poughkeepsie, NY) and my Masters of Arts in Education from Fairfield University (in Fairfield, CT) Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, hiking, trying new restaurants, watching independent films, drawing and reading, Pets: Two cats (Jo Black and JJ at home in CT) Favorite TV Shows: The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Dollhouse (and anything Joss Whedon), The Office, Mad Men, Nurse Jackie, House Favorite Movies: Amelie, Paranoid Park, Pan’s Labyrinth, Batman Begins, Casino Royal, anything Pixar (The Incredibles, Monster Inc, etc) Favorite Foods: Mango smoothies, anything Mexican, seafood, salads, desserts with fruit Favorite Books: Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, A Tale of Two Cities Favorite Bands/Music: Folk (Andrew Bird, Leonard Cohen, Damien Rice, Doveman), Alternative/Indie Rock (Neko Case, Brandi Carlisle, Heartless Bastards, Fleet Foxes) Oldies, Instrumental, New Age/World Future Goals: In addition to teaching, I hope to go back to school for another graduate degree in science or science education. I also hope do some traveling on the west coast, in South/Central America, and Europe as well as start a family some day. |