Jacob Galfano

Jacob Galfano is an associate faculty in his third year teachng social studies in the Basic Education for Adults program at Skagit Valley College. He co-founded the campus affinity group Staff, Teachers, and Administrators against Racism (STAAR), co-facilitates the Inquiry for Liberatory Practices learning community, and hopes to teach in the K12 system to help meet the multi-ethnic and multi-lingual needs of all students in so-called Washington state. He loves spending time with his family and, prior to the pandemic, was an avid beer-league hockey player.

Remote Instruction Information

All of my courses are asynchronous; you do not have to show up for class at a specific time or on a specific day with the exception of some optional Zoom sessions whose dates and times are determined by your availability. Course activities do not have deadlines but for pacing purposes most are set as being due on Sunday evenings. All course materials are provided electronically; there is no required textbook. You will, however, need a device to successfully complete these courses; a laptop or desktop computer is optimal as not all of the activities are smart-phone-friendly.

Education

• Master in Teaching, Western Washington University, Everett, WA, March 2019
• ­Master of Arts (Policy Studies), University of Washington, Bothell, WA, June 2008
• Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies & Human Rights), University of Washington, Bothell, WA, June 2005

Primary Department

• High School Completion (Basic Education for Adults)
• Open Doors (Basic Education for Adults)

Office & Contact

Office Hours: Wednesdays & Saturdays by Appointment
Office Email Address: jacob.galfano@skagit.edu
Office Phone Number: 360-899-6314