Nice to Meet You!
I graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 2006 with Bachelor's Degrees in Computer Science and Literary Studies. This is my sixth year teaching, with five years at MHS. I graduated 2nd in my class from the neighboring Friendswood High School and I live in Pearland, so I'm happy to be teaching in the area that I grew up in.

I have many hobbies, foremost is my love of technology and gaming. I've been gaming and programming mods for games since I was in 4th grade.  I've had the pleasure of watching gaming go from a fringe hobby to a multi-billion dollar industry.  I am large proponent of the independent (indie) developer game scene, as I feel that there is more innovation and heart than what is found in the larger AAA titles.

I'm the current UIL Math and Computer Science coach, and I also co-sponsor the Nerd Herd organization at MHS. So if you are looking to met others who enjoy gaming (tabletop/board/card) or math, come get involved! I also co-sponsor the National Honor Society along with Mr. Sherwood, so if you are interested in serving your school and community please stop by and I can get you information.

I live with my wife, who is a special education teacher (in HISD), and my three cats who excel in creative destruction: Ajani, Sorin, and Gandalf. We had our wedding on Super Pi Day (3.14.15), which pretty much means I am the biggest math nerd on the planet.

Currently Playing (August 2016):
-Overwatch (PC)
-Diablo 3 (PC)
-Stardew Valley (PC)
-Fire Emblem: Fates (3DS)

Links to Wedding Stuff:
Wedding Pictures (coming soon!)
Honeymoon/Roadtrip across the West Coast

Other Stuff:
Email: jzendtATalvinisdDOTnet
Room: C133
Conference Hours: 11:30am - 12:30pm
School Phone (Front Office): (281) 245 - 2232

My Schedule:
1st - Pre-AP Computer Science
2nd - AP National Merit Review
3rd - AP Comptuer Science
4th - AP Calculus BC
5th - Conference
Lunch - Conference (Tutorials by Appointment)
6th - Advanced Game Design
7th - Algebra Intervention

After School:
Monday: National Honor Society Meetings (3:00 - 4:00)
Tuesday: TBD
Wednesday: Tutorials (3:00 - 4:00)
Thursday: UIL Comp Sci (3:00 - 4:30)
Friday: Tutorials (3:00 - 4:00)