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Science Department

Welcome to the Sonoma Valley High School Science Department.

The science department offers a variety of courses: Earth science, lab biology, advanced biology (anatomy & physiology) chemistry, and physics. There are also AP courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. In addition, we offer many agricultural courses which include: Earth, biology, chemistry, plant and soil sciences, viticulture, and agricultural business. Currently, there are two science-related clubs: astronomy and electronics.

MICHELLE PURVIS SCIENCE / DEPARTMENT HEAD Blonde woman wearing a blue shirt

MICHELLE PURVIS SCIENCE / DEPARTMENT HEAD

Email: mpurvis@sonomaschools.org

Department(s): Science

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ELIZABETH BAKH

THE LIVING EARTH / AP ENVIRONMENTAL

Email: ebakh@sonomaschools.org

 

Department(s): Science

Degrees and Certifications
B.S. in Biological Science from UC Davis in 2020. Teaching Credential from UC Davis in 2021

Experience
Taught Living Earth and Physiology at Dixon High School

Interests
Hiking, cooking, family, travel, art, music, dinosaurs

ELIZABETH BAKH THE LIVING EARTH / AP ENVIRONMENTAL takin a funny picture with a skeleton wearing goggles

ELIZABETH BAKH

THE LIVING EARTH / AP ENVIRONMENTAL

Email: ebakh@sonomaschools.org

Department(s): Science

Degrees and Certifications
B.S. in Biological Science from UC Davis in 2020. Teaching Credential from UC Davis in 2021

Experience
Taught Living Earth and Physiology at Dixon High School

Interests
Hiking, cooking, family, travel, art, music, dinosaurs

KATE MILLER SCIENCE - AP BIOLOGY / CHEMISTRY wearing a green shirt in a school photo

KATE MILLER SCIENCE - AP BIOLOGY / CHEMISTRY

Email: kmiller@sonomaschools.org

Department(s): Science

Degrees and Certifications
B.S. in Microbiology and B.A. in Psychology from UC San Diego. Teaching credential from Sacramento State.

Experience
Taught Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science at Union Mine High School in El Dorado, California

Interests
Photography, reading, hiking

LORI BISORDI AG SCIENCE / AG MECHANICS wearing an orange shirt in a school photo

LORI BISORDI AG SCIENCE / AG MECHANICS

Email: lbisordi@sonomaschools.org

Department(s): Science, Visual, Performing & Industrial Arts

Degrees and Certifications
Associate of Science in Viticulture from Santa Rosa Junior College, Bachelors of Science in Agriculture Science with an emphasis in education, single subject credential in Agriculture, and Agriculture Specialist Credential.

Experience
Student Teacher Chico High School (Agriculture Welding and Fabrication) and Petaluma High School ( Agriculture Mechanics and Sustainable Agriculture Biology)

Interests
Spending time with family and friends, being outdoors (hiking, fishing, camping, jeeping, and dirt biking), agriculture, and fabrication