I’m Mr. Vilanilam and I’m very excited to get back to the classroom and meet my students in person!
I’ve been teaching at Clairemont High School for the past five years and can genuinely say that it has been a wonderful time teaching. I’ve learned a lot from my students and they have helped me get better at the teaching profession. I truly believe that every student can learn and deserve to learn. I also believe that it’s my job to help students see a connection between what I’m teaching and what’s happening in the real world. I’m looking forward to teaching Financial Literacy where students can learn about making smart money decisions.
A little bit about myself……
Before I entered the teaching profession about six years ago, I worked in the aerospace industry. My fondest memory of those years was contributing to the design of the International Space Station. I worked on a team that designed a mechanism that would enable astronauts to rotate the solar panels when the need arises. Yes, I did get to meet a few astronauts while working on the space station. When I’m not in the classroom or preparing for class, I’m out running. I try to run at least 20 to 25 miles a week. I also love playing ping pong and badminton. I was Clairemont’s Ping Pong club adviser in the past and plan to start the club back up again this year.
The best way to get in touch with me is through my e-mail (svilanilam@sandi.net). Again, welcome to the 2021-22 school year!