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Inspire Students
�hen you ’ re a teacher who ’ s as passionate about science as Jadrian Ejercito , you see opportunities for students to learn everywhere , and the entire world becomes your classroom .
“ I really value life in general . There ’ s so much going on in the natural world around us . I want my students to see that science isn ’ t just something that you do in a lab . It ’ s something that happens every day . It ’ s something that ’ s outside . You literally go out there and there ’ s science happening ,” Ejercito said .
Ejercito was born in the Philippines but moved to Los Angeles when he was about 6 years old , and says while he ’ s not a local , he loves living in Fresno . One reason is because it offers a great climate to explore his interests as a teacher .
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Ejercito went through Fresno Unified ’ s teacher residency program , where he says he had an incredible support network . He was originally interested in entomology , the science of the study of insects , but he found his intrigue extended beyond this more narrow scope , and he now teaches biology and zoology at Fresno Unified ’ s newest site , Farber Educational Campus . This year his curriculum includes teaching students about hydroponics and aeroponics , which are methods of growing plants without soil .
“ The idea behind it is the students are going to run these systems and grow their own food in the classroom , and the idea is that maybe one day , as the food grows , we can provide it to the community as well ,” Ejercito said .
Ejercito says the new campus offers many opportunities for high schoolers , especially in the area of hands-on instruction , which he believes is crucial for learning . The $ 65 million dollar facility boasts state of the art equipment , classrooms and laboratories , ensuring students get invaluable experiences .
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