Adam's Intro Letter

Adam Tarnow’s

Introduction Letter

EDUC 422


Hey class,
My name is Adam Skyler Tarnow, I grew up in Palm Desert, CA; for those of you who don’t know where this is, it is one of the hottest places in the US during the summer. For my elementary years I attended Gerald Ford elementary, named after one of our greatest presidents. Recently he passed away and had is funeral in my home town, this was a shock for my town but good recognition. I later follow the simple path to Palm desert middle and Palm Desert high school, where I find myself as a young adult.
When I look back on the first time I used a computer I was about 10 or 11 years old. It was a Sony PC Vaio that became my new best friend. I have been through 4 computers, 2 laptops and every application, game and download possible. I’m not that bad, I just find these machines to be fascinating. Personally I like PC’s more for simple use but if I had an extra 2,000$ lying around, I for sure would purchase a Mac. I have used Mac’s at this school for four semesters and their productivity and capability far exceeds PC’s. I am probably on the computer every day just for typical surfing, chatting and shopping (buy.com, electrical).
When I look at the CSUSM/COE mission statement this section has the largest impact on me. “Collaboratively transform public education by preparing thoughtful educators and advancing professional practices.” I feel this statement says it all by including a collaborative effort (no one person can create major changes). This did not impact my decision to come to this school but I should have considered during my application.