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! Biography

Thomas "T.J." Prendergast, III is a social studies teacher and Aquatic Programs Director at Arnold O. Beckman High School in Irvine. Since 2004 he has instructed students, co-authored curriculum and assessments, and served as a technology trainer for the Aeries program. He supervises assistant coaches for all aquatic sports, has initiated new programs in women’s water polo and women’s swimming, and organized a new aquatics parent booster club. Previously, he served as a social studies teacher and Aquatic Programs Director at Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, California.  

He graduated from University High School  in Irvine and attended community college before graduating from the University  of California, Santa Barbara with a B.A. in history.  He holds a California  Professional Clear Single Subject Technical Credential (Social Science with  CLAD) and is an American Red Cross certified instructor for CPR and First  
Aid. 



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!   Social Media

!   Offices Held

* [2010 SOCCCD] Area 2
* [2014 SOCCCD] Area 2
* [2018 SOCCCD] Area 2

!   Candidacies

! Articles and Sources

* [2018 Voter's Edge|https://votersedge.org/ca/en/ballot/election/73-e9d1c8/address/null/zip/92691/contests/contest/17582/candidate/140536]

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