Science Department
Department Chair: Sydni Baker
Administrator: Tommy Elmore
Department Coach: Jessica Herr
The department in action: Lab Fun
Meet the Department
Sydni Baker
Titles:
Teacher, Science Department Chair
Biography:
Teacher: Biology, AP Environmental Science
Education: UCSB - BA in Environmental Science with Minor in STEM Education
UCSB Gevirtz Grad School - MA in Science Education
Nandini Bapat
Titles:
Teacher
Biography:
Teacher: Biology
Education: UC Davis - BS in Genetics & Animal Science
University of La Verne - Master's of Education
Credentialed in Biological Sciences and Animal Science
LGBTQ+
3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo/Hapkido
Nausheen Choudhury
Titles:
Teacher
Biography:
Teacher: Chemistry, AP Biology
Education: UC Riverside - BS in Microbiology
At BCCHS: Technology Committee, Science Dept Rep
Sanford Combs
Titles:
Teacher
Biography:
Teacher: Environmental Science
Education: UCSB - BA Anthropology
CSUN - MS Kinesiology
LAAFA - Studio Art
2008 Olympic Coach
Leila Haghi
Titles:
Teacher
Biography:
Teacher: Biology
Education: UC Davis and Chapman University
At BCCHS: Hollyhock Member
HR Committee Member
Diversity & inclusion Committee Member
Jessica Herr
Titles:
Teacher, Instructional Coach
Biography:
Science Department Instructional Coach
Education: CSUN - BS Kinesiology & Exercise Science
MS in Science Education
Completion of Professional Leadership and Coaching Academy UCLA School of Education Professional Development Academies
Dan Horwitz
Titles:
Teacher
Biography:
Teacher: Physics, Marine Biology
Education: Humboldt State University - BS in Wildlife Management
Mills College - Master’s in Education
Shimon Klinger
Titles:
Teacher
Biography:
Teacher: Biology
Education: UCSD, UCLA and Pacifica Graduate Institute
Masters in Depth Psychology
Certificated in Personal Finance Planning
Natalia Mattan- Hung
Titles:
Teacher
Biography:
Teacher: Biology
Education: UCLA - PhD in Neurobiology
Mount Saint Mary's University - Masters in Education & Credential in Biological Sciences
Registered Patent Agent - United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mount Saint Mary's University - Bachelors in Biological Science and Minor in Philosophy
At BCCHS: Technology Committee
Orlando Nolledo
Titles:
Teacher
Biography:
Teacher: Physics A/B
Education: CSUN - B.S. in Physics
Intern with Alliant University (also MAE in Progress)
Carol Ross
Titles:
Teacher
Biography:
Teacher: Biology, Physiology
Education: Rutgers University - BS in Health & Physical Education K-12
University of Houston - MS in Psychology & Counseling
Teacher of the Year (1997) - Houston, TX
Certification in NJ, TX, and CA
Marcie Samayoa
Titles:
Teacher
Biography:
Teacher: Chemistry
Education: UCLA - BS in Biology with Minor in Science Education
CSUN - Chemistry Teaching Credential
Mark Turner
Titles:
Teacher
Biography:
Teacher: Chemistry
Education: University of Leicester - BSC in Chemistry
University of Arizona - MS in Chemistry
Cougar Conservancy Docent
