Harlin Hansen2017-18 Staff Photo of Harlin Hansen
Educational Technology Director
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In 2005, I came to Woodside School as the Director of Instructional Technology. I managed the technology program here and was able to spend time working with students and teachers in using technology in the classroom. I later moved back into the classroom and taught 3rd grade. After being out of the classroom for 8 years it was amazing to start using some of the technology that didn’t even exist when I last taught in a regular classroom. 
 
After 5 years in 3rd grade, I was asked to become the Technology Lead to be responsible for the school’s tech department. I continued to teach as the computer science teacher for students in grades 3 – 8 and then added Design Thinking to the classes I taught for our TK-8th grade students. In 2020 I was asked to become the Technology Director and although the increased use of technology drastically reduced the amount of time I spend teaching, I am fortunate to teach a few Design classes here and there with Sandeep.
 
Before coming to Woodside, I taught for 11 years in both the Cupertino and Poway school districts. In those districts, I taught 2nd and 4th grade as well as 4 years as a technology resource teacher working with teachers on using technology in the classroom. I have also taught a technology class for new teachers in the credential program at Santa Clara University.


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Sandeep Tulachan2017-18 Staff Photo of Sandeep Tulachan
Technology Specialist
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My name is Sandeep Tulachan, and I joined Woodside Elementary School District in 2016 as a part-time tech employee. Within the year I was working full time. At WESD, I oversee web filtering, networking devices, day-to-day technical support, user support, information security, wifi issues, chromebook issues, HelpDesk ticketing as well as support teaching Design, Java, and Web Development elective classes.

I graduated from San Francisco State University with a BS in Computer Science. I have always been drawn to tech companies, but it was the amazing culture at Woodside School that made it the best fit. I’m fortunate to have an opportunity to work with a great design team, and to develop creative opportunity for students. I feel lucky to work with TK-8 students, and an amazing dedicated Administrator, Staff, Woodside Foundation, and Parent Teacher Association.

Previously, I worked as a technology trainer at Community Technology Network (CTN). I provided training on basic computer skills, internet safety/security, Microsoft Office software, email, and online communications.

Prior to CTN, I was at the Market Research Industry where I worked as a programmer. I was involved in all phases of the software development lifecycle from design to development to testing. I have worked collaboratively with front and back-end engineers.

During my college years at City College of San Francisco, I tutored at Metro Academy of Early Childhood Education. I facilitated tutorial sessions with individual students or small groups in the following math courses: Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry and Pre-calculus. I also worked at MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) and assisted students who were pursuing careers in science or engineering. Also, I was involved in various group projects, such as building a server on Ruby on Rails, online game programming, compiler (in Java), web applications and many more.

My interests are in software engineering, web Development, game programming, network and operating system security.

I live in South San Francisco with my wife and our 3 year old daughter. In my free time I enjoy going to the beach, watching soccer, playing tennis, and spending quality time with friends and family.