Introducing Lindsay!

A Little Bit About Lindsay

Hey readers, I am Lindsay Duringer (soon to be Lindsay Lyons).  I am from San Diego and have been living here for almost all of my 25 years.  I went to various elementary schools in the Poway Unified District, then attended Bernardo Heights Middle School and Rancho Bernardo High School.  After high school I attended The University of Arizona for one year, coming back home once I realized that San Diego is a lot better than Tucson (ok, there are some redeeming qualities in Tucson for all of you Wildcats).  I then went to Palomar College for two years where I played on the Women's Basketball team.  From there I transfered to the University of San Diego where I finished up my Bachelor of the Arts degree in political science.  Finally I made my way to the credential program at CSUSM!

I do not consider myself to be computer savvy...in fact, this is my very first blog.  I was definitely one of "those people" who didn't think I would ever be blogging because a) I didn't even truly know what a blog was and b) I didn't think I had the skills to do so.  Nevertheless, here I am!  I am a staunch PC person, although after this course I may have to re-think that.  I utilize a computer on daily basis, but usually only for emailing, internet surfing, setting my lineup in my fantasy football league (Go Chargers!), or typing papers for class.  I use the computer and internet enough to feel really lost if the internet is down or something is wrong with my computer.  I made the switch to Windows Vista and have grown to enjoy it.  After working through the initial frustrations in the switch, I have found it to be a lot more user-friendly. 

The Mission Statement for the College of Education has almost been engrained in me by this point (and I only started taking classes for it this past June!).  I do agree with the COE faculty that it is a fantastic statement.  It sets the standards very high and holds its faculty and students to high expectations.  Although I did not apply to the credential program because of the statement itself, I have a part that speaks to me: "to collaboratively transform public education by preparing thoughtful educators and advancing professional practices."  As a future teacher, I believe few things are are more important right now than transforming our education system in this state and nation.  One teacher at a time!