Sultan Science
WELCOME BACK SULTANS!!!
How to Contact Me
The best way to contact me is via email at Spalechek@guhsd.net. If you want to reach me by phone, you can reach me at me at (619) 956-0306.
***Note: Please click the links for each specific course. You will find all that you need to know during this period of virtual learning***
My schedule for 2020-21:
Period 1: Honors Chemistry
Period 2: College Prep Chemistry
Period 3: Prep Period
Period 4: AP Physics 1
Period 5: College Prep Chemistry
Period 6: College Prep Chemistry
About Me
I was born in Valley Stream, New York and moved to Wayne, New Jersey when I was 3. When I was 7 I moved to Laguna Hills, California and graduated from LHHS. I attended college at the University of California, San Diego and studied chemistry with an emphasis in education. I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemical Education with a minor in Human Development. After completing my undergraduate degree, I continued my education to receive a Masters in Education at UCSD. In 2005 I met the love of my life, we got married at the end of 2008 and had our son in 2010 and had our daughter in 2014.
Science has been a passion of mine since I was that little kid who wanted the chemistry kit for Christmas. I absolutely love teaching chemistry and finding new ways to make it make sense to my students. For two summers I had the opportunity to be a student in science again as I participated in an internship program through The Scripps Research Institute. In the summer of '06, I did research in protein synthesis and alzheimer's in the Kelly Lab. In the summer of '07, I was very fortunate to work in the lab of K.B Sharpless, a recent nobel laureate who studies CLICK chemistry reactions. I have had a great time applying what I learned to what I am teaching and I look forward to telling many stories of my experience.
Technology has also become a passion of mine. I love to learn new ways that I can implement technology into the classroom. I have been working towards a certificate in Educational Technology over the last year and have loved every minute of it. I'm hoping to implement many useful tools into my classroom over the next few years. I would also love to hear from students who have tools that they find helpful for learning science and skills needed in the 21st century job market.