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Alumni News
Jennifer "Jen" Hinton (MS & B.S. Physical Education 1990 & 1991)
Just want to check in and say "HI"
Theresa Jones (B.S. Kinesiology 1993)
A lot of new names and faces since I was a student at Cal Poly. I am proud to be a Cal Poly alumni and thank all the faculty and staff for preparing me so well in the "real world." Also, the Senior Project was a great warm-up to writing my thesis. I hope my two sons, Justin (4) and Dylan (2) can one day experience Cal Poly as I did.
Angela Neary (Orefice) (B.S. Physical Education 1997)
I married my Husband Brian on January 2, 2005. We are living on 20 acres and have 2 cattle, 2 dogs, and 2 cats. It is nice to have wide open spaces again. It reminds me of home (Arroyo Grande/SLO) a bit, which I miss a lot.
Leah Bennett (B.S. Kinesiology 2001)
Recently realized a dream-to be a firefighter. Been employed with the City of Davis for 7 months and it has been great. I couldn't be happier.
Paul Amato (B.S. 1988, Credential 1998)
Our son Christopher will be two years old in September. There is so much to do here in Tahoe it is hard to fit it all in sometimes!
John P. Rodenmayer (1956)
Following graduation from Cal Poly, I entered the Army as a 2nd Lt. Retired as a LtCol from the Army in 1978. Went back to work for the Government and Re-Retired in 2001. Have devoted my time to Family Genealogy and enjoy it immensely. For a 72 year old, it is important to keep the mind busy, along with the body.
Edward Swartz (Master of Arts, 1966)
I am in full retirement in San Jose, California with my wife, Ruth of forty five years.
Colleen Cooke (B.S. 1994)
I have finally planted some roots in Boulder, Colorado by purchasing a condo. The lifestyle here is great! And I've traded the beautiful Central Coast's ocean with the amazing Rocky Mountains of Colorado!
Katherine Denneen Howard
Married 12 years to Brian Howard (Materials Engineering 93). 4 year old son, Jack. We own 2 Jamba Juice Franchises in the bay area. We have been doing this since we graduated. We love being active outdoors.
Taylor Gavin (B.S. Kinesiology 2004)
Just started my new job in Hawaii and love it here. I am living just two blocks from the North Shore of Oahu.
Phil James (Kinesiology 1996)
Templeton High School '99-'03 Athletic Director '04-'06 Baseball Coach Live in Paso Robles, Ca.
Mike Lee (B.S. 1997)
I am entering my 9th year of teaching and fifth year at Newbury Park High School in the Conejo Valley Unified School District. I am also the varsity baseball coach at Westlake High School, also in the CVUSD. I completed my M.A. in Education Administration from Cal State Northridge in 2001. Life is good!
Dyan McIntosh (B.S. 1985)
I am PROUD to be an Alumni of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. I wish my alumni status would help my children get accepted to CP. Oh Well! I wish you all well!!!! LIVE * LOVE * LAUGH
Rusty Pagano (B.S. 1994)
Taught PE/Health from 1997-2005, in Arizoana and Colorado. Moved back to Arizona in 2005, and I now teach Drivers Education and serving as assistant varsity football coach.
Kathy Niederfrank (Sorensen) (B.S. 1977)
Returned to education in 2000 after a 13 year hiatus to raise our son, Chris. The school board hired me last August to be Vice-Principal. Just spent 5 days at UCLA learning the "ins and outs" of school administration, great means of collaborating with others going into the same area of education. By the way, our son Chris is an ag major at CSU-Fresno, sorry alums!
LaChelle Pettit (Donoghue) (B.S. 1992)
Married 15 years to Mike, I.E.'91. I have three daughters, 9, 6, 1 years. I homeschool my 9 year old (using that teaching concentration!), and my 6 year old attends public school special day class as she has Angelman Syndrome, a rare neuro-genetic disorder. I freelance write on the subject of parenting a child with special needs.
Dr. Lynn M. Jamieson
Hi to retirees Mary Stallard and Ray Nakamura, Dwayne Head, Andrea Brown and current faculty Kris Jankovitz, Gerry DeMers, Steve Davis, and Kellie Hall.
Linda (Stein) Fitzgerald (B.S. 1977)
Recreation Manager with the City of San Luis Obispo, responsible for recreational sports, special events, facilities and golf course. Certified as a playground safety inspector through the National Playground Safety Institute. Currently serving in my second year as chair of the local organizing committee for the Amgen Tour of California (returning to San Luis Obispo in February 2007). Will be president of Channel Cities Municipal Athletic Association in 2007. Enjoying bowling, volleyball and softball plus taking up golf as well.
