All About Me

My name is Cambria Tooley. In 1989, I graduated from California State University, Northridge with my B.A. in Liberal Studies because I already knew that I wanted to pursue teaching. After completing my fifth year (student teaching practice), I began my 26 year career which has included 3 school districts, and all of the grade levels. (I taught K-12 Home/Hospital students for 3 years). Currently, I am an elementary school teacher at an Arts and Technology Magnet School in Moorpark, California which is about 40 miles north of LA (not counting traffic). 1 1/2 years ago, I received a private donation of iPads for my classroom which has completely revolutionized my teaching. With the use of these iPads, and Google Apps for Education, I have noticed a significant increase of engagement in my students.

Collaboration at its best. 

I love to integrate technology in my classroom, and with teaching at a technology magnet school, multiple opportunities for using new technologies have been afforded to me. In 2010, two of my colleagues and I decided to increase our knowledge and skills by embarking on a journey in Boise State University’s Master’s of Educational Technology program. Unfortunately, at the time of registration, I came to the realization that it would be too challenging for me to commit to this program while I was still raising my school age son. During the two and a half years that my co-workers were in the M.E.T program, they continuously shared new products, ideas, skills, and resources with me, which became a constant source of inspiration for me. I still feel my life is busier than ever, but the phrase “It’s now or never” began making sense to me. 


I don’t have any immediate or future plans to change my current position, but I remain open to the possibilities that this journey will bring.


In my spare time, (the time I used to have before starting this Master's Program), I direct the school’s Talent Show, play softball (just a cut above badly), hike, travel, do yoga, play piano (about equal with my softball skills), mentor people in my community and laugh with my family and friends.