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John Robertson

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John Robertson

City and state: Lakewood, WA

High school attended: Lakes High School

Graduation year: 1971

Colleges attended/degrees earned:

Bachelor's degree in German from University of Puget Sound
Washington State Teaching Certification from St. Martin's University

Current career/job:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Technician

Describe the path you took from high school graduation to where you are today:

I spent 20 years in the United State Air Force and retired in 1994. I was also a German and Traffic Safety teacher for eight years. I'm currently a technician for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

How did your experiences in Clover Park School District help prepare you for this path?

The writing, English and Math classes at Lakes High School helped prepare me for my career.

Who was the most influential teacher or administrator to you as a student in the district? Why?

There were a number of influential teachers and administrators that had an influence on me including Mrs. Louise Ulbricht, Math; Mrs. Bertl Werny, German; Mr. Loren Mann, Principal; and Mrs. Ruth Rockwood, Counselor.

Do you have any favorite memories from when you attended school in Clover Park School District?

Lakes High School had a great German foreign language program.

What opportunities exist in your career sector for new graduates? Is postsecondary education required for this field?

There are openings as Customs and Border Protection officers. No post-secondary education is required but a solid background in English and writing is mandatory.

10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Phone:253-583-5000

Clover Park School District

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Civil Right Compliance Coordinator Greg Davis, Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services Contact the Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services (253) 583-5154. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights(OCR). Information about the district's nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be found here.