Studying micro-biology isn't what most people would consider the most interesting topic, but in Warren Coffeen's classroom it's not only interesting, its a good a great time. Whether its picking up seeds with spoons to simulate natural selections, playing high stakes games of jeopardy for extra credit or answering questions about smurfs and hobbits on the final exam, if your in Coffeen's class you'll probably be having a good time.
If you're a student at LBCC and want to have a good time while learning biology Coffeen is your guy.
Coffeen enjoys working at LBCC because of how in depth he can be with the students. After teaching classes of near a thousand students he really appreciates the in depth close interaction he gets out of 20 to 30 person classes here at LBCC. It allows him to conduct more interesting and exciting labs, as well as share his enthusiasm for the topics which he teaches. His passion is for teaching molecular biology and genetics shows in any one of his classes where his energy and interest in topics is unavoidably contagious.
After teaching part time at Oregon State and applying for jobs all over the country Warren noticed that a position opened up at LBCC, so he went ahead and applied here as well. Turns out he was a perfect fit for the position and much to his surprise he landed the job. After being prepared to head anywhere in the country he instead landed a job only 30 minutes away.
"I enjoy teaching students to
love and appreciate this very small world.", says Warren when asked about his motivations to teach.
Warren's enthusiasm for biology is only matched by his enthusiasm for his hobbies. Within the last few years Warren has become an avid runner who has competed in several marathons and relays, and is currently in training for the Newport Marathon at the end of May, as well as preparing to compete in the Epic Relay again this year as part of a group of five other LBCC faculty members.
Warren first started running about two years ago after recovering from two knee surgeries that made it hard for him to compete in his former passion: team sports such as basketball and Frisbee.n. He has since fallen in love with both the training process and challenge of running.
Warren's wife is also an avid runner and she along with his four and six year old and incredibly energetic sons live an active lifestyle.
At a Glance
Warren Coffeen, biology teacher at LBCC
Interests: Micro-Biology, Marathon Running, Team Sports
Additional Information
Information on Newport Marathon
Information on Epic Relay
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