My name is Gilbert Zebediah Wilkes (Zeb) and I love being a Loyola lion! I received my Masters in Education from San Jose State University in 2016, and I joined the Loyola community in January 2017. I grew up in Atascadero, CA and have been a life-long learner around California and the world. My background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Music from San Jose State University, and I brought to my teaching career years of experience in playing and teaching music and chess & strategy games. In my studies, I developed a deep professional commitment to whole student development. I love spending time with my family (Karen, Beau, and Huck), playing the banjo, cooking, fermenting, and travel. My academic interests include language, logic, history, science, mathematics and the humanities. I am looking forward to meeting you and to a great year!