Crissy Field Center’s 2013 Resolutions

A New Year is underway at the Crissy Field Center!

The Center is committed to diversity not only in the communities it serves, but also in its staff, who bring a great variety of interests, backgrounds, and experiences to share with program participants. Here are some of the 2013 professional and personal goals for some of these amazing educators and specialists.

• In 2013 I resolve to walk more, write more letters to my international friends, and find more snakes and amphibians in the wild.
  —Jon Shade, Media Lab Specialist

• Ride my bicycle more and continue being awesome.
  —Francis Taroc, Environmental Science Specialist

• I will be performing piano with a live band at Café du Nord this April. I also hope to develop a website of my artwork this year.
  —Marijanna Shurtz, Sustainable Arts Specialist

• To listen and to be more mindful.
• Climb harder.
  —Josh Gannis, Associate Director, Community Programs

• Spend more time with my parents.
• Learn how to cook and sew from my mom.
• Beat the “Expert” level of Minesweeper within 120 seconds.
• Defeat my boyfriend in Kinect Sport’s Track and Field.
• Run a half marathon.
• Actually read the books I’ve bought in the past five years from the Annual Library Book Sale.
  —May Tran, Community Services Specialist

• Eating healthy is definitely a priority in our house; my husband and I eat organically and locally raised meat and produce. We cook creatively with the vegetables from our CSA box. To ensure a healthy dinner we make sure that half of your plate is filled with veggies, a quarter with protein, and a quarter with whole grains. Itadakimasu! Bon appetit! 
  —Nicole Jung-Alexander, National Park Service Education Program Manager

• Well, I make resolutions on my birthday in July, the beginning of the year cycle for my life.  January 1 is a time to reflect and check in on my progress.  So far I've nearly surpassed them! I would like to finish a marathon by this time next year.”
  —Alexandro Paz, Camping at the Presidio Outreach Educator

• Run a half marathon (or just run more).
• Be more financially frugal.
• Take advantage of the many professional development opportunities both in and out of the park.
• Travel more!
• Write more.
  —Grace Malango-Blake, Outdoor Education Specialist

• My resolution is to find one different project/hobby every month. Knitting, painting, welding, craftsmanship, etc.
  —Sam Tran, Middle School Programs Coordinator

• Eat healthier, go to the gym four times a week, and graduate in May!
  —Abellona Ouk, Community Groups Program Intern