Instructors

English

Jennifer Hoefer

My name is Jennifer Hoefer from Houston, Texas, and graduated from Texas A&M University with a BA in English and Secondary Language Arts Education. This is my 24th year teaching, with the past fifteen being at King.

I love teaching and challenging these young humans to push themselves and their abilities, to tackle the world’s problems with the grit and critical thinking needed to make this world a better place for all, and to discover their voices and how to use them. I get excited about learning and I hope this energy flows into my classroom and students as well.

Please feel free to contact me at jlh4159@lausd.net for any questions or comments.

History

Rachel Cimino

Hello everyone!

My name is Rachel Cimino and I'm an 8th grade U.S. History teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School. I've been teaching at King MS since 2006.

I attended the City University of New York, Baruch College where I received a Bachelor of Arts in American History.

I'm a history buff who loves to read, learn, and watch anything history related!

Each summer I continue my learning with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History's Teacher Seminars.

I'm looking forward to sharing my knowledge and love of history with you!

Please feel free to contact me through Schoology or directly at rec9955@lausd.net for any questions or concerns.

Mathematics

Nam Tran

Education:

• BS Electrical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

• Single Subject Math Credential (K-12) from Cal State University, Los Angeles

Years of service: 26

Contact: Schoology email or nxt3933@lausd.net

Hello students and parents. My name is William Patrick Gabriel and I am an 8th grade Science teacher at Thomas Starr King Middle School. I have been teaching at King MS since 2005.

I attended the University of California San Diego where I received a Bachelor's of Science degree in General Biology in 2004.

I received my Master of Education in Secondary Education and teaching credential in 2006 from the University of Phoenix.

I am looking forward to a productive and successful 2020 - 2021 school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me through Schoology or through email at wpg9548@lausd.net