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        I graduated from San Jose State University with my Masters in English in 2004, and have been teaching composition at De Anza ever since. I have also taught composition at San Jose State from Spring 2007 through Spring 2009. 

        I am a former De Anza graduate and this school contributed greatly to my success. I attended De Anza College from 1996 to 1998 and played basketball as a Lady Don under the expertise of the greatest coach I've ever had, Mike Gervasoni. Although he was killed by a drunk driver, his presence is distinct and permanent in the minds of those who knew him. The lessons he taught me and my teammates on and off the court had a great impact on my life, as did participating on an intercollegiate sports team for two years.

        My experiences in the gym and in the classrooms at De Anza paved the way to my success at San Jose State. Your experiences and studies on this great campus will do the same for you. 

        I am proud and honored to be an instructor at De Anza College. Do not underestimate its valuable resources. In my studies, I have discovered that you get out of education what you put into it. Therefore, I encourage you to try your best and keep learning. Go Dons!

 Updated Monday, April 26, 2010 at 10:45:46 PM by Laura Raffaelli-Mcleish - raffaellimcleishlaura@fhda.edu
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