Irvine Unified School District
Viet Nguyen is an experienced Middle School CTE Engineering Teacher at Irvine Unified School District, leading a robust Engineering program at Jeffrey Trail Middle School since 2016. Nguyen has coordinated significant budgets for classroom equipment and managed the VEX Robotics Competition team, achieving impressive accolades including four consecutive World Championships. Previous roles include Lead STEM Practitioner at Fountain Valley School District, where Nguyen facilitated professional development on Next Generation Science Standards, and co-coordinator of the Talbert STEAM Academy. With teaching experience spanning various subjects and grades, Nguyen also possesses a solid background in the mortgage industry and aerospace machining. Nguyen holds multiple degrees, including a Master's in Teaching from the University of Southern California and is currently pursuing a Master's in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Irvine Unified School District
Located in Orange County, California, the Irvine Unified School District comprises a diverse population of more than 35,000 TK-12 students in one early childhood learning center, 24 elementary schools, four K-8 schools, six middle schools, five high schools and one alternative high school. Since becoming a school district in 1972, IUSD schools have been nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in academics, the arts, and athletics. Through a partnership with talented and caring teachers, engaged students, involved parents, and supportive business and community leaders, student and district performance continually exceeds state and national standards.