Curtis Bender:
CLASS OF 1974
Palisades High SchoolClass of 1974
Pacific palisades, CA
Western State College of ColoradoClass of 1978
Gunnison, CO
Gogebic Community CollegeClass of 1977
Ironwood, MI
Curtis's Story
Life
I have been teaching college in a small mountain town in Colorado since 1981. I have two kids (19 and 12) and besides family, my passions include fly-fishing, golf, and anything else that gets us into this great natural preserve called "earth." I have done ski area consulting in China, Russia, and South Korea. International travel to these countries has really opened my eyes.
School
I attended Pali High from 1970-1973. My folks moved to San Jose for my senior year. I was bummed out at the time because I was not able to graduate with you guys, but it all worked out in the end. I've had a great caree...Expand for more
r teaching Ski Area Operations and have been traveling in Asia and Europe. I live at 10,000 ft. above sea level and play golf at North America's highest golf course. I do wonder what ever happened to class chums...
Workplace
I have taught at the college since 1981. Teaching in the Ski Area Operations program allows me to do a variety of tasks, including training snowcat operators, snowmakers, and ski trail designers. About 50% of my work is out-of-doors "on the mountain." I really enjoy watching the kids "get it" during their two years with me. Graduation ceremonies are the best moments in this business.
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