Cal Govang
Cal Govang received his bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in mild to moderate special education from Kent State University. He worked at the Dawson College Bound program for three summers and enjoyed engaging middle schoolers through the design thinking process. After teaching second grade in Akron, Ohio, Cal traded in the cloudy midwest skies for the bright lights of Las Vegas. Upon arrival, Cal took a long-term substitute role at Dawson and became the Head Coach of Dawson’s first-ever baseball team. After a year teaching fourth grade, Cal has made the transition to health and fitness, where he loves all things sports and is eager to share his knowledge of teamwork and collaboration with his first through fourth-grade students.
The Alexander Dawson School
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, an independent school located on 33-acres in the community of Summerlin, is Nevada’s first Stanford University Challenge Success partner school for students in early childhood through grade eight. Utilizing the unique Challenge Success framework, Dawson uses research-based strategies and programs that emphasize student academics, wellbeing, and a healthy school-life balance to create more engaged, motivated, and resilient learners and leaders. At Dawson, students achieve their individual potential while savoring life and meeting the challenges of the world.