About Mrs. Deshler

Hello Students & Families!

The year of 2025-26 will mark my 18th year teaching science at Santa Fe High School.  I graduated from CSU Fullerton with my B.S in Biology, magna cum laude, and then earned my teaching credential.  I obtained my master's in teaching with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University, Irvine in 2018.  Over the years, I have taught Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, and Earth & Space Science, and Earth Science for English Language Learners. I additionally serve as the Anatomy Course lead, English Learner Science Course Lead, & Medical Careers Club Advisor, and a coach for our District Science Cup competition.

Personally, I have a 12 year-old daughter and live in Fullerton with my husband, 3 cats, a dog, a bearded dragon, a leopard gecko, and a bunch of fish and plants.  I love to read, hike, garden, bird-watch, kayak, listen to music, cook and do exercise.  

I look forward to getting to know my students and their families with the aim of helping everyone to be successful in my classes.  I care greatly for my students and am a dedicated teacher.  Santa Fe is a great community of people and I feel proud to be a part of it!  Thank you for entrusting me to teach your child.  I promise to do my best!

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns: kelly.deshler@wuhsd.org 

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