Hello!  My name is Emily Tombleson (aka "Mrs. T") and I am privileged to be teaching the biological sciences at Pioneer.

This is my sixth year teaching at Pioneer High School (I began in the 2007-2008 academic year), though I first got my feet wet in teaching as a long-term substitute for half a year at Monterey Trail High School in Elk Grove in 2006-2007.  I cannot think of a more rewarding profession!

I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in 2004 at the University of California at Davis, where I majored in Animal Biology.  It wasn't until my fourth and final year at UC Davis that I discovered I love to teach.  While at UCD, I involved myself in many opportunities that allowed me to work in various animal conservation and animal welfare internships.  While I greatly enjoyed those experiences, I also took the opportunity to volunteer in science classes at a couple of local high schools and truly fell in love with the teaching profession.  After UCD, I attended Sacramento State and earned my teaching credentials in both Biological Sciences and Health Sciences.  High school students truly are treasures; some may already glitter and shine while others may be diamonds in the rough.  With the right learning environment and partnership among the school, families, and the community, I believe any student can find success in education.

Please join me in making this year as meaningful as possible.  You can contact me through School Loop Mail or directly to my email at emily.tombleson@wjusd.org

Cheers! 

-Mrs. Tombleson

I teach because each and every student has the capacity to know and love science.  I want my students to come away with a thirst to question and find explanations for why things are the way they are.

--I would like to recognize Nicholas Lai and Andrew Nguyen for their words that I couldn't have said better myself with my shared sentiments.