Brian Gingras, Sixth Grade Teacher

bgingras@odysseycharter.net

Hello my name is Brian Gingras.  I went to school in California at CSU Fresno (A.K.A. Fresno State) where I received my Bachelors degree in Health Science-Community Health Option.  I had originally planned to go on and get my Masters degree in Physical Therapy & work in a P.T. Clinic somewhere. However, after careful consideration, I realized that the three main reasons for me to be a teacher were June, July, and August!  I also like the fact that I will have the same holiday schedule as my children when they get into school.  All kidding aside, I really enjoy seeing "the light come on" when a child understands something for the first time; or when they are able to accomplish something on their own that may have been difficult in the past.  So now my educational journey continues in the ARL Program through the USOE.

Now for some real dirt, I mean information about me.  I was born in Colorado Springs, CO and moved to Utah when I was four.  I grew up in Provo and graduated from Provo High School.  Okay, the actual growing up part took place much later, alright, alright, it is part of an ongoing process.  I am the oldest of five children with two brothers and two sisters.  I have been married for over eight years and we have two boys & one girl (three boys if you ask my wife, Janine).  Kaden turned four on May 19, 2007 and Keegan turned two on January 12, 2007 and Kelci was born on May 15, 2007.  Oh, I suppose you are wondering how old my wife's "other" boy is, well he turned 36 on February 14, 2007.

My favorite place that I have traveled would have to be Lake Tahoe.  It is spectacular.  Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a close second.  I don't spend much time reading because I stay pretty active.  I love seafood, however it takes a lot to convince my wife to go to a seafood restaurant with me because she detests seafood.

My hobbies include: softball, volleyball, basketball, golf and racquetball.  Softball is responsible for allowing me to travel.  It has taken me to Myrtle Beach, SC; Boise, ID; Steamboat, CO; Lake Tahoe, CA; Modesto, CA, & St. George, UT.  Of course, there are many other cities and towns, but the places listed above were all big tournament sites, like regionals, nationals, and worlds.

Well there isn't much more to me, or at least that I will share with you now.  I am looking forward to teaching your children and helping them on their educational journey.

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