About the Teacher

I’m a graduate of UC Davis with a degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and

Behavior in 1996 and received my multiple subject teaching credential from

Santa Clara University in 2004.  Before becoming a teacher, I was in the

Biotech Industry for about six and a half years at Incyte Pharmaceuticals.  I

wouldn't trade those years for anything as that experience has been beneficial

to me in the teaching profession.  Gaining the knowledge of learning what it

takes to be a professional, trouble-shooting skills in the production/research

lab and technological side, being flexible, working closely with various departments, and always having a team mentality have been keys to my success in the classroom.  

My Philosophy:

Students learn best through creativity, perseverance, positivity, making personal connections, being flexible, and reflecting on daily learning.  Learning is a lifelong adventure and journey, so my hopes are to help students understand the process of learning is the true reward.  Learning through all of our experiences, and having confidence and belief in oneself and each other will be the key to our success.  I take pride in giving students the utmost respect, and will give my best effort to meet each student's individual needs, academically and socially.  Each day we will strive to get better as students and human beings.

Together, we stand.  Together, we dream, believe, and succeed.

My Life:

I'm the youngest of five children growing up in San Jose.  I felt fortunate to be the youngest because I always looked up to my older siblings and learned so much from them all. Without my siblings and parents, I could not be the person that I am today; I'm only the youngest by 4 minutes.  I enjoy being creative, storytelling, making people laugh, being active (sports and especially being outdoors), helping other people, and having a positive attitude with everything I do.  The best part of life is just learning and experiencing new things.  Life is an adventure and journey so I try to appreciate every moment.  

I'm currently living in Santa Clara and married to my beautiful wife, Natalie. We do not have any children, but we do have many nieces and nephews (five nieces and three nephews) who are a joy to watch grow up.  We also enjoy taking walks around the neighborhood, the outdoors (our favorite trip thus far was hiking in Mount Rainier last summer and most recently, Glacier National Park), and relaxing at home.  Other things I love include basketball and golf.  I also coach basketball and volleyball at Kennedy Middle School.

I'm always excited to meet new students and their families and welcome them into our school community.  Getting to know the students (even students outside of my classroom) and making them fill comfortable and safe in our school community is very important to me.  I'm always looking forward to the challenge of preparing students for their future.

Together and Forever

The time has come, for us to share our class 

As one

As one, we will share

Our dreams

Our hopes

Our faith 

With one another 

With one another, we will support each other 

With our warmth

With our hearts

With our love

With our love, we will share 

New lessons

New experiences 

New memories

Together

Together and Forever

As a class, we will help one another, care for one another, and guide 

one another.  Your child will be given every opportunity for success,    

and will be given the utmost respect from me and the other children.  

I will also give your child my best efforts.  I’m looking forward to the 

new year and wish us all great success together!

                                             Yours Truly,

                                             Mr. Viet Nguyen 

Today I will do my best to be the best.

I will listen.

I will be responsible by following directions THE FIRST TIME THEY ARE GIVEN.

I will be honest.

I will respect the rights of others.

I will cooperate with others.

I can learn.

I will learn.

You see, I know it’s all up to me.

CLASS OATH:

I CAN LEARN

I WILL LEARN

I KNOW IT IS UP TO ME!

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