STAFF & FACULTY DIRECTORY PROFILE
Savannah Robinson '12
Job Title:
Science Teacher
Department:
Science
Email:
Phone: (510) 577-9100
ext.
274
Started at O'Dowd:
2024
Degrees:
BS Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of California, Santa Cruz
Originally from:
Alameda, CA
Why I Teach:
I find joy in working with adolescents and getting to see them grow and learn and they discover themselves.
Most powerful teaching technique:
Encouraging students to work collaboratively is a great way to learn as everyone can offer and develop diverse ideas.
Why are the subjects you teach important?:
Science connects people to the natural world and gives them understanding and context for their surroundings. It also cultivates critical thinking and inspires students to ask their own questions about the world around them.
Favorite quotes:
"Do not mistake inexperience for ineptitude"
"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt" -John Muir
Favorite trivia:
Birds are living dinosaurs.
Recommended visual media:
Recommended reads:
Anything by Brandon Sanderson
Hobbies or outside interests:
Hiking and backpacking, volleyball, reading, arts and crafts