About Me

​Hello! Welcome to the Lion's Den

Room 27 - 6th Grade

​Mr. Rick Beardsley

After working in the banking industry for over 20 years, I decided to become a teacher.

I earned my multiple subject teaching credential from William Jessup University in Rocklin.

I earned my single subject science credential from Brandman University in Roseville.

At Sunset Ranch Since: 2012 (Certified GATE teacher)

Education: BA from San Diego State University in Public Administration (Public Finance and Taxation)

Family: My wonderful wife (also a teacher), three kids (one college graduate and two in college).

Hobbies: Woodworking, Gardening, Bocce Ball, Working on cars, Cooking pizza in my outdoor pizza oven, and my dog Stoni (he is a retired Havanese show dog).

My Goals for the Class:

1. Help students develop self-confidence, independence, responsibility, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.

2. Encourage a commitment to be kind, helpful, responsible, and respectful to others.

3. Foster a true sense of inquiry and a love of learning.

4. Build a sense of community where diversity is respected and appreciated.

5. Continue building the educational foundation necessary for life long success.

6. Laughter. To demonstrate learning can be fun, exciting and even enjoyable.

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Why I Love Teaching:

I love it when students have an "AHA" moment, when they finally understand a concept after they have worked hard to figure out.