Alumnus Makes $5,000 Matching Gift to Power of 10 Scholarship Fund
John Brown (Credential '72)
Inspired by his fellow alumna Sandi Redenbach, who made a $5,000 matching gift to the School’s Power of 10 Scholarship Fund in November, John Brown (Credential ‘72) has made an additional gift of $5,000. Every gift to the fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar by John’s gift.
John, who served as a jet fighter pilot in the Air Force, knows how hard it is to juggle life’s demands while also pursuing the dream of college and a career in teaching.
“I didn’t have a college degree when I entered the service, so I had to attend night school,” he said. “Eventually I was able to earn a BS in military history and a BS in engineering, while also reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.”
In 1972, John earned his credential from the School of Education at UC Davis and taught math and physical science for 20 years in Fairfield. “Teaching was just as exciting as flying an airplane because you never knew what would happen.”
In making his gift to the Power of 10 Scholarship Fund, John said, “My conscience was my guide. We need more good teachers, and I think it is important to help make that happen.”
