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Welcome to the Sonoma Valley High School Science Department.
The science department offers a variety of courses : Earth science, lab biology, advanced biology (anatomy & physiology) chemistry, and physics. There are also AP courses in: biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. In addition, we offer many agricultural course which include: Earth, biology, chemistry, plant and soil sciences, viticulture, and agricultural business. Currently, there are two science related clubs: astronomy and electronics.
Science Department
Biology / Engineering / Department Head | Thomas Edwards | tedwards@sonomaschools.org |

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Email: tedwards@sonomaschools.org
Elisha Coon
Science 933-4010 x5275 |
Lab Biology / AP Biology | Elisha Coon | ecoon@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5275 |
Science / Agriculture | Jessica Hamilton | jhamilton@sonomaschools.org |

Room: M3
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Email: jhamilton@sonomaschools.org
Jessica Hamilton, Science / Agriculture
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
BA Degree in Agricultural Studies;
Agricultural Specialist Credential;
Ag Single Subject Credential
Experience
Galt High School Ag Mechanics and Ag Biology
Responsibilities
Interests
I enjoy music, agriculture, science, hiking, hanging out with family and church.
Dean Knight
Chemistry / Physics / AP Physics Science 933-4010 x5248 |
Chemistry / Physics / AP Physics | Dean Knight | DKnight@sonomaschools.org | 933-4010 x5248 |

Room: M-7
Phone: 933-4010 x5248
Email: DKnight@sonomaschools.org
Dean Knight, Chemistry / Physics / AP Physics
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
BS Physics 1966, MS Nuclear Engineering 1969, Teaching Credential Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics
Experience
Graduate TA UC Berkeley (1969-71), Teaching Summer courses Lawrence Hall of Science, Science Department at Sonoma High since 1972, Develop Science kits in the field of magnetism and electricity and electronics 1991 to present
Responsibilities
Interests
Radio Astronomy, Electronics, Ethnic Dance
Earth Science / Lab Biology | Kelly O'Leary | koleary@sonomaschools.org |

Room: J4
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Email: koleary@sonomaschools.org
Kelly O'Leary, Earth Science / Lab Biology
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
BS Zoology Humboldt State University, Secondary Teaching Credential in Science Humboldt State University
Experience
Rancho Cotate High School, Hoopa Valley High School
Responsibilities
Interests
Nerd Culture! (Video Games, Sci-fi/fantasy books and movies), I play Cello, I enjoy being in the outdoors
Michelle Purvis
Science |
Biology | Michelle Purvis | mpurvis@sonomaschools.org |

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Email: mpurvis@sonomaschools.org
Michelle Purvis, Biology
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
BS Biological Science- CSU Chico; Graduate Studeis & Credential Dominican University
Experience
1999- present Lab Biology, Anatomy & Physiology,Earth Science, AP Biology,
Responsibilities
Interests
Travel, Hiking, Cooking, spending time with family & friends
Mark Weber
Science |
Science | Mark Weber | mweber@sonomaschools.org |
Shayna Weiner
Science |
Science | Shayna Weiner | sweiner@sonomaschools.org |

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Email: sweiner@sonomaschools.org
Shayna Weiner, Science
Department(s): Science
Degrees and Certifications
- Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (from UC Davis; Secondary Science Teaching Credential: Life & Physical Sciences (from UC Davis); Master of Education: Secondary Science (from UC Davis)
Experience
- Taught Chemistry & Biology at Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova (1 year)
Responsibilities
Interests
- Anything outdoors (swimming, hiking, camping, etc.); Reading books and writing for fun; Watching movies and good TV; Science!
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