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Vision
Graduates of Magnolia Science Academy Santa Ana (MSA SA) are
scientific thinkers who contribute to the global community as
socially responsibleand educated members of society.
Mission
MSA SA provides a college preparatory educational program
emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and math
(STEM) in a safe environment that cultivates respect for self
and others.
ore Values
MSA SA has identified the following core values which are
reinforced through our expected school wide
Student Learner Outcomes, and all school activities.
Scholarship
Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Social Responsibility
Student Learner OutcomesMSA SA graduates
21st Century Scholars
Critical Thinkers
Effective Communicators
Socially Responsible Global Citizens
Mission & School History
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Mr. Okan CakirSocial Studies & Turkish TeacherCMLP
Mentor
Hi there! I am currently teaching:6th grade Ancient History,7th
grade Medieval and Early Modern History10th grade Modern World
HistoryAcademic Decathlon (9th and 10th grade elective)Turkish 1
(Mixed grades-Middle School elective)
I received my B.A. from the Middle East Technical University
Dept. of History, Ankara/ TURKEY (ranked1st in my department!) and
my M.A. from the Ohio State University (OSU) Dept. of History,
Columbus,OH (received the best graduate student award in 2005!).I
also have a TESOL Certificate to teach EFL and ESL anywhere in the
world from Brigham Young U.,Provo, UT. I have been teaching History
and different languages since 2002. I love languages and studied5
or 6 of them myself including French, Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish and
an academic language OttomanTurkish (Old Turkish). I also love
spending time with my family, reading, doing research and playing
theney (reed flute), a traditional musical instrument.I have always
been involved in extracurricular activities and served as president
of some clubs inuniversities such as Students for Dialogue at OSU
and Turkish Club at BYU. I love walking the extra milewith our
students at MSA and have been running these clubs: CMLP (College
Mentorship and LeadershipProgram) for our HS students, Chess and
Ping Pong, Soccer and Turkish & History Bee Competitions Club.I
have been participating and organizing several educational and
extra-curricular activities, sleepovers,camps and trips for our
students including my traditional trip to Turkey every year.
I am passionate about teaching history and languages and I love
being around students at our school MSA-SA!
Mr. Okan Cakir
Mr. Okan CakirHistory Teacher
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102 Baker St ECosta Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 557-7002
Fax: (714) 242-1449
MPS istrict Website
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