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Science Department

Phone: (559) 675-4450 
Email: scotthatfield@maderausd.org

Phone: (559) 675-4450
Email: kathleenbeebe@maderausd.org

Phone: (559) 675-4450
Email: jessicacavalla@maderausd.org

This is my 11th year teaching and my 6th at Madera South. I grew up in Visalia, CA and I was originally an Agriculture Science major with an emphasis in Animal Science. I went to the College of the Sequoias in Visalia before transferring to Fresno City and finally ending up at Fresno State where I got my B.S. in Agricultural Education. A few years later, I went back to Fresno State and earned my Biological Sciences certification and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
I currently live in Fresno with my husband and two daughters. When I am not working, I enjoy reading books, listening to music, watching movies, as well as swimming, and going on trips with my family. I am very passionate about and I volunteer as a foster parent for the Fresno Humane Animal Services. If you pop into my classroom, there is a strong possibility that you will find something to pet or cuddle.

Este es mi 11 año de enseñanza y mi 6to en la Secundaria Madera South. Crecí en Visalia, CA y yo era originalmente un importante Ciencias de la Agricultura con énfasis en Ciencia Animal. Fui al Colegio de las Sequoias en Visalia antes de transferir al Colegio Comunitario de Fresno y, finalmente, terminar en la Universidad Estatal de Fresno, donde obtuve mi licenciatura en Educación Agrícola. Años después, regresé a la Universidad Estatal de Fresno y obtuve mi certificación en Ciencias Biológicas y una Maestría en Liderazgo Educativo.
Ahora vivo en Fresno con mi marido y mis dos hijas. Cuando no estoy trabajando, me gusta leer libros, escuchar música, ver películas, nadar e ir de viaje con mi familia.
Estoy muy apasionada por los animales y soy voluntaria como madre de adopción para el Fresno Humane Animal Services. Si pasas por mi clase, es muy probable que encuentres algo para acariciar o abrazar.

Phone: (559) 675-4450 
Email: fernandocisneros@maderausd.org

I started my teaching career at Madera South during the 2013-2014 school year. I think of Madera South as my home and I enjoy coming to school each day with the full intention of providing meaningful lessons and projects that will get my students interested in Science. As I walk into my classroom, I think of all the moments when I had a student ask me insightful questions about their interesting findings, when they were engaging in academic conversations or the moments when they were excitedly exploring phenomena in a lab investigation. I feel inspired by the times in which I encounter former students during my daily activities; all can say is that I am happy that I was in a way part of their family since they always greet me as such for being there each day during the school year. I am thankful for all of the students that I have, and I hope that the work that I do each day will make a positive impact in the community and change lives for the better. I believe that we should never give up no matter what difficulties we encounter and that we must stay true to ourselves and who we truly are!

Phone: (559) 675-4450
Email: marianahernandez@maderausd.org

I am from Ripon, CA. My parents were immigrants from Mexico (Michoacan and Jalisco). They worked in the fields. Spanish was my first language. I started learning English when we participated in Head Start at the age of 3. I have younger sisters – I am the oldest. I went to UC Davis and obtained my bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology. I minored in Ancient Western Civilizations. I was the first in my family to go to college. I was very proud. Then, I went to Houston, Texas to grad school to take classes in immunology and genetics. I moved to Madera in December 2004 while pregnant with my first child, Melanie. My husband joined the Navy in 2008. He was in boot camp when I found out I was pregnant with my son, Angel. He stayed there for seven years stationed at San Diego. I stayed in Madera with my in-laws (Nayarit, Mexico). I worked in social service-type agencies where I could help others by doing community outreach and education. I later worked for UC Merced under their NASA grant. I went back to substitute teaching in 2017. It was then that I discovered a love for teaching. While subbing for Madera South, I went to Fresno Pacific to obtain my teaching credential in 2022. I now teach Chemistry at Madera High School. I love what I do. I like helping students learn and also helping them grow as mature successful adults. I like to read and watch movies. I enjoy spending time with my family. I am also a breast cancer survivor. I worked during treatment because I still wanted to be there for my students. I hope I can encourage students to make good choices and know that their beginnings don’t have to determine their future.

Phone: (559) 675-4450
Email: seanthomas@maderausd.org

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