Exhibit 28

Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana:

Mission statement regarding STEM (Page 1)
Turkish language instruction (Page 2)

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Mission & School History

Vision
Graduates of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana (MSA SA) are scientific thinkers who contribute to the global community as socially responsible
and educated members of society.
Mission
MSA SA provides a college preparatory educational program emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and math
(STEM) in a safe environment that cultivates respect for self and others.
Core Values
MSA SA has identified the following core values which are reinforced through our expected school wide
Student Learner Outcomes, and all school activities.
Scholarship
Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Social Responsibility
Student Learner Outcomes
MSA SA graduates
21st Century Scholars
Critical Thinkers
Effective Communicators
Socially Responsible Global Citizens

102 Baker St E
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone: (714) 557-7002

Fax: (714) 242-1449

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2/1/2016

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Mr. Okan Cakir

Mr. Okan Cakir
Social Studies & Turkish Teacher
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Mr. Okan Cakir

History Teacher

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Hi there! I am currently teaching:

6th grade Ancient History,
7th grade Medieval and Early Modern History
10th grade Modern World History
Academic Decathlon (9th and 10th grade elective)
Turkish 1 (Mixed grades-Middle School elective)
I received my B.A. from the Middle East Technical University Dept. of History, Ankara/ TURKEY (ranked
1st in my department!) and my M.A. from the Ohio State University (OSU) Dept. of History, Columbus,
OH (received the best graduate student award in 2005!).
I also have a TESOL Certificate to teach EFL and ESL anywhere in the world from Brigham Young U.,
Provo, UT. I have been teaching History and different languages since 2002. I love languages and studied
5 or 6 of them myself including French, Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish and an academic language Ottoman
Turkish (Old Turkish). I also love spending time with my family, reading, doing research and playing the
ney (reed flute), a traditional musical instrument.
I have always been involved in extracurricular activities and served as president of some clubs in
universities such as Students for Dialogue at OSU and Turkish Club at BYU. I love walking the extra mile
with our students at MSA and have been running these clubs: CMLP (College Mentorship and Leadership
Program) for our HS students, Chess and Ping Pong, Soccer and Turkish & History Bee Competitions Club.
I have been participating and organizing several educational and extra-curricular activities, sleepovers,
camps and trips for our students including my traditional trip to Turkey every year.
I am passionate about teaching history and languages and I love being around students at our school MSASA!

102 Baker St E
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone: (714) 557-7002

Fax: (714) 242-1449

Exhibit 28, Page 2 of 2

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2/1/2016