Hello, my name is Susan

My name is Susan Eubanks, formerly Rowe and i was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, which I like to call "Smogville". I spent most of K-12 in catholic schools and attended Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente, CA. GO LANCERS!

I attended Cal Poly Pomona, the Cal State Fullerton were I majored in Musical theatre. After 5 years and still no degree I found a job and started a career in human resources. I returned to school in 2003 to literally just get the "piece of paper" so I could be more marketable in my job search. Boring I know..

When I started working computers were not something you could just go in and buy off the shelf except for the Mac. I able always the first one to learn about new system to be used on the job and can quickly become an the office expert. I am currently working implementing and applicant tracking system for my company and have been praised for my ability to connect process with technology. As far of using technology for fun, I tend to be a late adopter because I am so busy and can find things like computer games frustrating rather than relaxing. I love my Ipod, dream of an iPhone and have become a Facebook addict. I am definitely a windows person current Windows 7. I am more a creature of habit than a person who dislikes the Mac, I prefer not to have to work in several operating systems so windows is where I stay.

As a parent, I am concerned for the eduction of my child, which as I have investigated the school system in California is appropriate. As I have gone through the process of investigating teaching as a second career, I was attracted the, CSUSM/COE, because of its commitment to student-centric education, and life long learning. I feel that our standardized testing is ineffective and that the current way of teaching is not providing much benefit to our young people. Returning the methods that are focused on the needs of each student is very important to me. I am looking forward to being a true part of change, rather than an observer.