I am very excited to be at Coyote Creek! I've previously taught 1st through 4th grades in South Los Angeles and Los Lunas, New Mexico. I've also taught English in Campeche, Mexico. I love teaching, learning, supporting teachers in reading and writing, and working with students and families.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, cooking, yoga, salsa and ballroom dancing, and traveling.

I grew up in Walnut Creek and now I live there with my husband and our two sons. I received my BA in Human Development and minored in speech and hearing sciences at Washington State University. Shortly after graduating, I went back to school to get my CA teaching credential at Chapman University. My first three years of teaching were spent in Pittsburg, CA where I taught first grade. This is my seventh year here at Coyote Creek teaching second grade.

In my spare time I love spending time with my family and friends.  I also enjoy running, traveling, skiing, reading, and cooking.

I am so proud to be a member of this dynamic staff here at Coyote Creek. I am passionate about educating children and strive to have a classroom that is a safe and successful environment.

Jodie Dowling

Welcome to Room 2, second grade!  My name is Jodie Dowling and I am fortunate to be a part of the dynamic Coyote Creek community.  I am a native of the Los Angeles area. At a young age I knew I had a passion for learning and education and decided to pursue a career in teaching.

In 1996, I received my BA and teaching credential from Loyola Marymount University.  I began my teaching career working for San Leandro Unified School District as a first grade teacher.    I left teaching full time to stay home and raise my children.  During this time I taught enrichment classes to children through the Danville Community Center. In 2009 I began teaching part time as a substitute teacher for SRVUSD.  I joined the coyote team in 2010 teaching second grade.

In my free time I love to play tennis, run, ski, read, and spend time with my family. I currently live in Danville with my husband, son (14), and daughter (11).   I look forward to teaching another year of second grade here at Coyote Creek!

Danielle Eiben

As a first year teacher and a resident of San Ramon I am extremely excited and proud to be part of the Coyote Creek Pack!

I am thrilled to finally be embarking on this journey. I received my undergrad at Chico State in Child Development. I spent the last 2 years at Chapman University earning my teaching credential and Masters in Education. While working on my education I was a substitute teacher for this district. I am been fortunate to meet many wonderful educators that have inspired me along the way. I truly enjoy the experience of teaching and learning with children and look forward to a wonderful year in second grade.

I am proud and thrilled to be a part of the stellar Coyote Creek community! My husband, two sons, and I have been living in San Ramon since 1993. Previous to that we lived in the Seattle area. I grew up in North Central Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an undergraduate and as a graduate student. The University of San Francisco is where I received my teaching credential.

My career path includes being a Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and working with the homeless as a Client Advocate in Downtown Seattle. I have also worked at the corporate offices of a cellular telephone company in public affairs/relations. Shortly after our first son was born I became a stay-at-home mom.

I have been teaching in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District for since 2000. I love teaching, because I love learning. To learn is to grow. One characteristic of life in a living organism is growth. Therefore, if a person is not learning/growing, that person is not fully ALIVE! Learning is integral to living a full life.

How fortunate I am to learn, grow, and be alive with my students in this supportive Coyote Creek community every day!