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Ms. A. ASIEDU-KUMI - C Track - teaches Science and an AVID elective. Ms. Asiedu-Kumi teaches at Gage since 2002, having taught at Westminster/Anaheim. Ms. Asiedu-Kumi thinks that Gage kids are great, and so is the staff. Ms. Asiedu-Kumi went to school in Ghana, West Africa; Taipei, Taiwan; and California.  She loves to sing - hymns & songs, loves to debate, and loves to travel. Her favorite quote: "Give and it shall be given to you in good measure, shaken and pressed down." --unknown
Ms. F. J. AVILA - B Track - teaches 8th grade Science at Gage since August 2006. She taught previously at Gompers M. S.  What she likes most about Gage is all the after-school programs.  Ms. Avila attended U.C. Santa Barbara, Verdugo Hills H.S., Jordan H.S., and Long Beach schools.  "I love to dance listen to hip hop, going to concerts, and play and watch football (Go Cowboys!)," said Ms. Avila.  In addition, Ms. Avila has visited: Italy, Mexico, and Jamaica.

Her favorite quote is: "Just because you're born a statistic does not mean you have to die one."

Mr. J. S. BERG - C Track - teaches 7th grade Science since 2005. We asked him a few questions, and this is what he had to say:
What do you like most about Gage? "The opportunity to teach 7th grade science, block scheduling, other
teachers."
Where did you go to school? "BS - United States Air Force Academy, MA - Cal State University, Long Beach."
What are your hobbies & interests? "Iplay drums in a rock band; I love sports...played baseball trough college, I also like exercising. I like politics and traveling.

Any other information: I have visited Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, Scotland, Great Brittan, France, Italy and St. Maarten.
Mr. T. HAMPTON - A Track - teaches Life and Physical science since May 2006. "I like the friendly students, staff and I really like the fact that there are many teachers who play the guitar," Mr. Hampton said. He taught at South Gate Middle School. He went to school at Whittier College, Cal State Los Angeles. Mr. Hampton's favorite pastimes are playing the guitar, surfing, skateboarding, poker, insect collecting, traveling, and medicine.

"I speak Portuguese, Spanish, and a little English, and I like to travel to Brazil whenever possible. When I was 17 years old I was rescued by an army helicopter while surfing 30-ft waves. I have two kids who are twins. My daughter is a great soccer player & both kids are actors.
Ms. L. HERNANDEZ - B Track - joined the science department at Gage in 1998.  Ms. Hernandez enjoys the friendly staff, the technology, AVID students, the parent center, and of course, the science department!  She attended Cal State University, Dominguez Hills. 
Her hobbies and interests include visiting museums and Zoo's around the volleyball, listening to music, and doing outdoor activities. Her favorite quotes are:
1) "Go for it now. The future is promise to no one," Wayne Dyer.
2) "If you can DREAM it, you can do it," Walt Disney. 
3) "Gravity is not responsible for people falling in love," Albert Einstein.
4) "El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz," Benito Juarez.
Please visit her webpage for parents and students!
Mr. C. MUOGBOH - C Track -
Mr. J. NUNEZ - B Track - also teaches English, Mr. Nunez joined the Gage faculty in 2004 after teaching at Middleton St. Elementary.  The challenge of teaching and guiding young minds is what Mr. Nunez enjoys greatly here at Gage. 

He attended Verbum Dei High School and Cal State, Los Angeles.  Mr. Nunez' hobbies include woodworking, gardening, playing with his son Nicholas, and enjoying the weekends and time off with his wife and family.  "The choices you make today will affect your future." --Bronx Tale: Movie.
Ms. O. GRANADOS - A Track -
Mr. C. RIVAS - A Track - After a career change from engineering, Mr. Rivas enjoys teaching the wonders of nature and the world around us.
Mr. R. VEAS - A Track - has taught science since 1978 and truly enjoys our Gage students!  Mr. Veas attended Whittier College.  He enjoys watching science programs on TV.  His favorite quote? Here it is!
"Science Rules" by Bill Nye The Science Guy.
Ms. Y. VERA - A Track - has taught Physical Science since 2006.  She taught at Harbor UCLA Research Institute before joining Gage.  She went to South Gate Middle School.  Her hobbies and interests are softball and golf; she likes to read and travel. Ms. Vera has visited England, France, Holland, and Costa Rica.