In the fall of 2002 Mr. J. Pasma began his teaching career at Southgate elementary school where he taught 5 th grade. The next year he began teaching at Desert Hills Middle School. This is his 4 th year at Desert Hills. He is currently teaching 6 Th 7 th and 8 th grade Geography, Social Studies and P.S.R. (Personal Social Responsibly). He is married to Laura Pasma a teacher at Highlands Middle School. He coaches soccer and track at Desert Hills. His hobbies are playing guitar, water skiing, and taking long walks on the beach.