Biography

Hello! Thanks for visiting my website! My name is Andy Brennan and I have taught at Santa Rosa High since 2000. My main focus is World History and Government, but I also occasionally teach Economics. I earned my Bachelors in History at Sonoma State University, where I also earned my teaching credential. I went on to earn a certification as a National Board Certified Teacher and have worked as a mentor for new teachers. I absolutely love teaching and working with students! You can click on the menu to the left to see a more in-depth explanation of my teaching philosophy.

 

 

 

 

 

Experience Gallery

I often talk about various experiences I have had as it relates to the curriculum, which sometimes surprises students. After constant requests, I have included a gallery of some of those activities.

Geek Experience

Wedding
Pirate Faire
Comic Con

 

Military Experience

Check Point Charlie Gulfwar
Visiting East Berlin, 1988
Fulda Gap, Iron Curtain, 1988
Gulf War I, 1991


Diving Experience

Cenote
Cenote Diving, Yucatan, Mexico
Shark Diving, Freeport, Bahamas
Abalone
Underwater Pumkin Carving, Salt Point State Park
Abalone Diving, Salt Point State Park

 

Public Safety Experience

Monte Rio Volunteer Fire Department
Volunteer Firefighter    
Monte Rio Volunteer Fire Department
 Wildland fire, Middletown
Monte Rio Volunteer Fire Department
Rope Rescue Training, Russian River
Sonoma County Sheriff's Dive Team
Recovery Operation, Russian River

                                                             

Political Experience

President of Santa Rosa Teachers Association

Governor Jerry Brown, Democrat

Chance Invitation to a Political Event

Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican


Adventures

Safari in Kenya
Archaeology in Guatemala