Timothy J. Strauch II, Technology Teacher
Tim Strauch, II is starting his 20th year at our school.
Tim began teaching in 1997 in an independent learning program offered in the Grant Joint Union High School District (now Twin Rivers Unified). Tim taught 7th – 12th grade at Keema High School for three years before becoming a founding teacher of the Achievement Academy, which serviced retained 8th graders. While working at the Achievement Academy, Tim went back to school to earn his multiple subject teaching credential and Masters of Education degree from National University. Upon graduating from that program, Tim became an elementary teacher for San Juan Unified School District teaching 5th and 6th grades until being hired by Grant Community Outreach Academy in 2004. Tim taught 4th grade for COA for 7 years, was a Curriculum Technology Coach at the elementary site and part time vice principal at our Middle School for 2 years, taught 6th grade for 3 years and is now COA’s Computer Lab Teacher, COA Morning Message Host, and Student Leadership Advisor.
In December of 2010, Tim was selected as KXTV News 10’s Teacher of the Month. In 2012, NFL Films featured Tim in their “A Football Life” program honoring the life of its co-founder and president, Mr. Steve Sabol. The show continues to be re-broadcast on the NFL Network. In 2014, Tim was featured on FOX 40 News’s “Salute to Service” for his creativity and inspiration for his students.
Tim comes from a long line of educators in the Strauch family, as the Strauch’s were one of the first families to settle in Elverta, CA. The David Strauch family donated land for one of the first schools in that area to be built. Hazel Strauch School is named after Tim’s great-great aunt. Tim’s father taught in the Grant High School District for 38 years.
Before teaching, Tim has been involved in the entertainment industry working with his father (known as Timo the Clown) at many state and county fairs throughout California and Nevada. Tim has performed at Disneyland and Six Flags Magic Mountain theme parks as world famous characters. He was also the mascot for the Pacific Coast League Champion AAA Baseball team, the Sacramento River Cats where he earned TWO championship rings!
Tim is happily married to his wife Susan and together they enjoy traveling and working on home improvement projects.
Follow Mr. Strauch on Social Media:
Teacher Website: https://sites.google.com/view/mrstrauch
Instagram and Twitter: @mrstrauchii
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