GET TO KNOW JOSEPH SABOL

BACKGROUND:

Joseph Sabol was born March 12 in San Leandro, California. He has been married to a wonderful woman named Jill and they have two sons; Joey 26 and Jeremy 24. Joey currently is teaching at a junior high school and Jeremy is pursuing his doctorate in French Literature at Yale University.

EDUCATION:

Associate of Arts, Mount San Antonio College, 1960
B.S. in General Agriculture, Fresno State University, 1963
Teaching Credential, University of California, Davis, 1964
M.S., University of California, Davis, 1965
Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1976

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Orestimba Joint Union High School, 1964-1965
Mount San Antonio College, 1965-1972
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1972-Present

ORGANIZATIONS, HONORS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Organizations-

CATA-California Agriculture Teachers Association
AATEA- American Association of Teacher Educators in Agriculture
FB- California Farm Bureau Federation
California Rare Fruit Growers Association.

Honors-

Honorary State Farmer Degree, 1981
Honorary American Farmer Degree, 1987
Honorary CFFA member
Honorary Alpha Tau Alpha member
Honorary FFA Superior Region member
Honorary Young Farmer
Honorary National Sigma Alpha Sorority member
Honorary Golden Key National Honor Society member
Youth Supporter of the Year, California State Grange
Teacher of Teachers, Gold Award

Community Involvement-

Usher, Methodist Church, 15 years
Sunday School Teacher, 4 years
Lay Leader and Greeter, 15 years
Scholarship Committee, 5 years
Living Last Supper Easter Program, 3 years
Cub Scouts: Cub Master, 3 years
Boy Scouts: Merit Badge Counselor, 3 years
Fundraising For Hotline
Providing Food For The Homeless
Conducting Magic Shows For City Library Programs
Assisting With The Library Program At A Local Elementary School

HOBBIES:

Gardening
Woodworking

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:

I love "learn by doing." I love to see the student apply the knowledge in a practical and useful manner. I love to see the signs of success on their face and with a finished product in their hand. The "learn by doing" teaching phi losophy used by teachers of agriculture at all levels is still a cornerstone for us here at Cal Poly and I love it. Teaching is my calling; it is my life.

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