The Faculty

Industry Educators

Mr. Cronin

John Cronin

Program Director

Background

Mr. Cronin began his career his career as a History and English teacher before his passion for music technology led him to build the AMP Academy. Driven by the goal of providing students with the professional opportunities he wished he had in high school, he secured the grants necessary to build Florin's state-of-the-art facility.

Education

  • UC Santa Barbera
  • Masters of Education, UC Davis
  • Berklee Online

Focus

  • Signal Flow
  • Audio Engineering
  • CTE Pathways
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Mr. Jacobson

Kevin Jacobson

Intro to AMP

Background

Kevin Jacobson is a dedicated educator and music professional who teaches Intro to AMP in the Florin AMP Academy. With a background that bridges the gap between public health and the arts, Kevin brings a unique, multidisciplinary perspective to the classroom. He holds a Master’s in Public Health from CSU Sacramento and has furthered his technical expertise through specialized studies in music production and songwriting at Berklee Online. As a musician and producer, Kevin is deeply immersed in the world of sound. Whether he is playing bass guitar, exploring the depths of Ableton Live, or mentoring students on beat-making and DJing, his goal is to empower the next generation of creators with the tools they need to find their voice. His professional philosophy is rooted in the belief that technical skill and creative expression are essential components of a modern education. When he isn’t in the studio or the classroom, Kevin is likely outdoors. He is the head coach for Florin’s Cross Country and Track & Field teams, an avid cyclist, and a fan of endurance running.

Education

  • CSU Sacramento, Food and Nutrion
  • CSU Sacramento, Masters in Public Health
  • Berklee Online

Focus

  • Sampling
  • Live Audio Engineering
  • CTE Pathways
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Ms. McGoldrick

Aimie McGoldrick

English

Background

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Education

  • St. Mary's College
  • Masters
  • Berklee Online

Focus

  • English 10
  • English 11
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Mr. Torres

Steve Torres

History

Background

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Education

  • UC Santa Barbara

Focus

  • World History
  • US History
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Mr. Engelman

Andrew Engelman

Chemistry / Physics

Background

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Education

  • college

Focus

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
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