About the Ms. Min

Cute little avocado pillow/plush one of my students (F.M) made me for xmas.

Background:
My parents moved from Korea in the 70s and started a family in California. Dad was an AeroSpace Engineer before retiring and my mom owned a beauty/gift shop in Gardena. 

 I was born in Glendale and raised mostly in North Torrance before moving to Redondo in my early 20s. I speaks very little Korean (maybe equivalent to a 5yr old) 😆

Attended California State University, Long Beach and got my degree in Liberal Studies/Child & Human Development, before going to the University of Phoenix for my teaching credentials.

Favorites

Food: Avocados, sandwiches, potato/mac salads & fries 😹​

Song: All time favorite is "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone

Current artists I listen to on the way to work: Else, Kid Francescoli, French 79, Big Bang, Gigi Perez

Favorite Subjects when I was in school: Math, Ceramics/Art, Geology & Writing

Favorite Movie of all time: "Galaxy Quest" with Tim Allen :)

TV Shows: "Big Bang Theory". I had more on the list but realized that they are all rated "TV-14". So when you turn 14 yrs I will share. 
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Diet/Lifestyle: Vegetarian-Almost Vegan: I decided to give up meat over a decade ago from my diet. Many people choose a plant-based diet for health reasons, but I mainly chose this due to the fact that I love animals too much. A few movies influenced my decision: "Cowspiracy" and "What the Health?" Both on Netflix right now. ​
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Hobbies & Interests

Sewing, Painting, making bracelets, basically anything creative with my hands...

This one is of my sisters and I. I'm the middle child and also in the picture. My older sister on the left is in Marketing and the little sister on the right is in mental health. 

I got into making Morse-Code bracelets with secret messages for the gift-receiver. 

Little pouches I made over the summer...

We teachers got to paint one day for Teacher Appreciation Week. Paint supplies were given and we all got to relax and paint. I continued to work on my painting throughout the week and came up with this.

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Spending Time with Family

Love spending time with my family...especially my "Never-a-dull-moment" husband Ian.

My husband is a trail runner, writer, and a meditating vegan. He also volunteered at our school running the "fitness club" that incorporates running, compression, yoga, tai chi, kungfu, and more. 

We also enjoy hanging out with my nieces and nephews.

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My kitties...

In December of 2025, we adopted a mother-son duo after our super-senior cats passed. Marlowe and Bun are greatly missed! 

Ms. Min's Eco Wedding