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James D. Haskins
Grades/Subjects Taught 8th Grade Science & Math 7th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade Currently teaching 6th Grade Social Studies & Science
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Biography/Accomplishments Timeline
1969 Born in San Francisco Bay Area
1975 Adopted
1977 Moved to Eureka, CA
1983 Qualified for Western Regional Junior Olympics in the distance medley (I ran the 800m leg)
1984-1985 One of only a few high school freshmen to earn a Varsity Letter (Cross Country)
1988 Graduated Eureka High School...Later promoted to manager of the Sporting goods apparel store in the San Francisco Bay Area
1990 Joined the U.S. Air Force, based in Italy for two years, with temporary duties in Germany and Greece doing communications support (Cable/Antenna installation and repair)
1993 Stationed at McClellan AFB in Sacramento, CA
1994 Tore ACL while on duty, retrained in Computer Communications
1995 Ran a marathon, competed in several triathlons, had a second knee operation
1995 Left the Air Force and began College full time (educational bio above)
1998 Began my first teaching job at an inner city middle school; later taught the same kids for two years at the same inner city elementary school my dad attended
2001 Moved to the Sacramento Area where I met my Valerie
2002 Married and bought our first house in Folsom, CA
2004 Zoe is born ☺ (April); completed the 75 mile route of the Auburn Century (the longest and most difficult ride I have ever done)
2005 Moved to North Carolina so Valerie (an occupational therapist) can be a stay at home mom
2006 Maxine is born ☺(August); returned to Middle School and have no plans of ever leaving!
2007 Competed in first Adventure Race (55-60 miles) ; 3 Mountain Madness 75 mile Bike Ride (see blog)
2008 Competed in 2nd Adventure Race