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Know&Tell Profile down a perfectly good stadium. It has football allegiance has been divided since its shortcomings, but I'm going to miss being hired by the 49ers in 1996, two years Candlestick," Kranz laments. "It's hard after their fifth Super Bowl victory. to imagine they're going to blow that In those days, Kranz taught at Dan place up." O. Root Elementary in Suisun City and What Kranz will not miss are the meager would bring items from 49ers games such accommodations the statistics crew had to as souvenir programs and calendars to his endure at Candlestick. He sat on a wooden students. The children had an NFL constool with his head brushing nection. They also learned against the ceiling of the press the practical use of math "IF THERE IS box. Climate control was an A MISTAKE, I'M when Kranz explained issue with the season kicking THE BEARER OF the statistics he compiles off in the warmth of summer during a 49ers game. BAD NEWS." and ending in the winter chill. The tools of Kranz's "We would go from sweattrade are a simple pencil ing to freezing," jokes the 26-year teaching and sheets of paper. He is the "low-tech veteran. "By the end of some games, my guy" of the 49ers statistics crew, compiling feet were bricks of ice." a hard copy just in case of a computer crash or power outage. Kranz is responsible for Practical use of math checking statistics entered into the comKranz is no stranger to cold weather. He puters to ensure their accuracy. "I double, was raised in Chicago as a Bears fan. His triple and quadruple check," he said. "If there is a mistake, I get to be the bearer of bad news." Kranz handles offensive statistics such as first downs, third-down conversions and time of possession. He asks his students questions like: If Frank Gore gains 74 yards on 11 rushing attempts, what is the average per attempt? He shows them how math is a part of the sport they watch on television. Now at the middle school, Kranz still teaches math, but misses the outside time he had with students. "I got to know the kids. I would go out with them at recess to pitch kickball or shoot baskets. Now the kids come and go. You don't know them as well," he says and smiles. "It's harder to be cool." A freelance journalist, Cecil Conley is the office manager for the Fairfield-Suisun Unified Teachers Association. Add Depth to Your Special Education Knowledge and Expertise Earn your Added Authorization in one of the following areas: > > > > > Early Childhood Special Education Traumatic Brain Injury Other Health Impaired Emotional Disturbance Autism Spectrum Disorder At PLNU, you will be taught by experienced faculty who are dedicated to preparing you for a successful career. As a faith-based institution, we focus on both intellect and the heart so that you are prepared to influence the future of education for good. Courses offered online and at regional centers in Central and Southern California. Visit www.pointloma.edu/grad or call (866) 692-4723. Educator 02 Feb 2014 v2.1 int.indd 18 3900 Lomaland Drive San Diego, CA 92106 1/27/14 3:52 PM