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My name is Maria Mastropaolo, and 2022-23 marks my tenth year teaching at Bolsa Grande. I have taught Physical Science, Chemistry and AP Chemistry during this time. I graduated from UC Irvine with a B.S. in Chemistry and a Business Management minor.  I then spent several years in the Environmental Laboratory business, culminating in managing the opening a new laboratory in northern California. Subsequently, I moved into software development.  I managed software development projects in industries ranging from fast food to clinical research trials. It took a long time to find teaching as a calling, but eventually I made my way into the classroom.  I obtained my teaching credential in Chemistry and Biology from Chapman University, and have loved what I do ever since. At Bolsa Grande I serve as class adviser to the senior class of 2023, and our high school's Friday Night Live (FNL) Chapter https://ocde.us/OCFNLP/Pages/default.aspx

Besides being a teacher, I am a mom to three wonderful sons. Zachary is 26, and a home health care aide.  Luke is 16 and an 11th grader at Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), where he plays the saxophone and studies classical and jazz music, and Matthew is in 9th grade at Edison High School Together, we like to take our dog out for walks, hike, cook and go to the beach.