Name: Joy O'Dowd
Position: Coordinated Science/ Biology Teacher; Boys Aquatics Coach
Overall teaching experience: 5
Years at Warren: 5
Credentials: Single Subject: Biology, Life Sciences; Supplemental: Chemistry, Introductory Science
Degrees: BS in Biology;  Minors:  Chemistry; Music
Community Activities:   I used to teach lifeguard/ C-Pro classes. I still teach community CPR.
Hobbies: I surf any chance I get.  I play on a woman's water polo club team. I used to swim masters. I'll read any chance I get. Oh... and I love to eat so I guess you can call  'social eating' a hobby.

Brief History:

I was born and raised in Southern California. Spent my early years working at a pool, the beach, and a hospital. I have two brothers, a fabulous husband, and two furry (husky) children. Please contact me at: jodowd@dusd.net if you want to know anything. For additional resources and information (such as syllabi and schedules), visit my other site at

http://www.dusd.net/staff/jodowd

Quote:

"The faster you go, the shorter you are" -Albert Einstein