He is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and has had a long career in the performing arts as an actor, director, and storyteller including the founding of BOXTALES Theater Company. Joseph uses technology in his classroom to reach students and introduce them to the power of owning their own education. “Computer coding is a type of literacy, much like learning any language, mathematics, or music. Students who learn to code learn creative empowerment and an ability to break down problems.” Joseph’s primary focus will be acting as technology liaison to under-served populations in the Santa Barbara community. In his spare time Joseph enjoys camping, gardening, rock-climbing, cheering on the Lakers, and participating in full-contact origami tournaments. He continues to attempt to defy the laws of physics whenever possible.