Written, photographed and designed by Rosalie Villegas, THS Media Team
Introducing Fernando Ramirez, the newest addition to the faculty at Templeton High School. This marks Mr. Ramirez’s second year in the teaching profession. Currently, he teaches Biology and Chemistry to the fortunate students at Templeton High School.
Originally hailing from Livingston, California, he relocated to the central coast. Livingston is located in central California, in Merced County, where he also pursued his college education.
Mr. Ramirez was inspired to become an educator by his seventh-grade science teacher, Mrs. Emeries. He admired her understanding and supportive nature and aspired to create a similar environment in his own classroom. This aspiration, coupled with various teaching experiences during his college years, ultimately guided him toward a career as a high school science teacher. He expressed, "The number one thing that got me into teaching would have to be guiding others through the learning process. There’s nothing like that little lightbulb moment. It’s such a magical moment."
Outside of the classroom and grading assignments, Mr. Ramirez enjoys exploring the natural world. He is an avid hiker, often visiting new trails and studying the native plants he encounters. During his summer vacation, he embarked on several hiking trips through the Yosemite mountains. A lifelong ambition of his is to identify every plant on the list found in the Sierra Nevadas. Currently, his favorite trail is the Mist Trail in Yosemite, which offers a different experience with each season. “If you try to go in the winter, it's dry. But when you go in the spring or early summer, you're just getting doused by the waterfall for the latter half of the trail.”
Fernando Ramirez is rapidly becoming a favorite among both staff and students, thanks to his engaging, enthusiastic demeanor and dynamic teaching approach.