Pete Sigler
8th Grade Science
Science Department Chair
Grade Level Advisor
I love working at New West and I’ve been here since 2004.
I graduated from The Colorado College in 2001 with a BA in Psychology and a Multiple Subject teaching credential. My original plan was to teach in an upper elementary classroom, but I was offered a position teaching 6th-grade science and jumped at the opportunity. I quickly realized that I loved teaching middle school science. The following year, I moved to Washington, DC and spent the next two years teaching 8th-grade physical science and coaching football at Catholic University. After earning approximately $.25 an hour coaching, I decided the dream of coaching professionally had run its course and it was time to move to California. I was very fortunate to find my current position teaching physical science at New West and I worked to add a single subject credential in science to my qualifications. I completed my Master’s degree in Natural Science Education from Colorado State University in 2014. A number of years ago, I was selected as the first Science Department chair and I am excited to lead an amazing group of science teachers as we continue to develop a dynamic and rigorous science experience for all New West students.
Teaching is a challenging profession that requires frequent adaptation and growth, and I relish the continued opportunity to learn and become a better teacher.