Reaching & Teaching With Jim Bailey

Ojai: Talk of the Town · Feb 3, 2021 · 1h 5m

Jim Bailey took a roundabout path to teaching, earning his bachelor's degree and teaching certificate when he was 31, after a peripatetic career as a cowboy and surfer. He feels these real-world experiences have given him a richer, deeper context for his teaching. He's now been teaching 20 years in Ojai, including both private and public schools, and is the founder and director of Rock Tree Sky, which provides enriching experiences for students age 5 to 18.

This Ojai Living Treasure and science educator has partnered with the Ojai Unified School District for an innovative program during the…