I am currently entering my thirteenth year of teaching. I currently teach CP Biology at two different levels. I enjoy creating resources and working with my students.
Engage your Biology students with this No-Prep Cancer and Mitosis Case Study! Explore the cell cycle, checkpoints, and tumor suppressor genes (p53, BRCA-1) through a real-world medical scenario. Many students struggle to see the relevance of the cell cycle beyond memorizing "PMAT." This Interrupted Case Study transforms abstract biological processes into a high-stakes medical mystery. Students follow the journey of a 28-year-old patient who discovers a concerning mole. As the case "interrupts"
Engage your students in the fascinating world of evolution with the Evolution Natural Selection Worksheet. This comprehensive resource includes activities that cover key concepts like genetic drift, gene flow, and mutations, ensuring your students master natural selection through practical application. Master the Mechanisms of Evolution with this comprehensive worksheet! Covers Natural Selection, 4 Pillars, Genetic Drift, Gene Flow, & Mutations through engaging practice problems. Part 1: The Fou
Master Dihybrid Crosses with this Monster Genetics Punnett Square activity! Perfect for Biology FOIL method practice, this scaffolds complex inheritance and ratios in an engaging way. Why You’ll Love This Resource Engaging Monster Themes: Move beyond boring peas! Students will cross "Swamp Dwellers," "Fire-Breathers," and "The Abominable Snowman" to keep engagement high. Built-in Scaffolding: Each problem includes dedicated space for the FOIL method (First, Outside, Inside, Last) to ensure stude
Bring evolutionary biology to life with the Sexual Selection Biology Reading Activity Guide, designed for students in grades 8 through 12. This engaging resource incorporates activities that deepen understanding of sexual selection and evolutionary change, making complex concepts accessible and relatable. Whether you are teaching a unit on evolution or looking for a meaningful supplemental activity, this guide helps students connect complex biological concepts to real-world examples like guppies
I am currently entering my thirteenth year of teaching. I currently teach CP Biology at two different levels. I enjoy creating resources and working with my students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
NSTA Presenter: Standards Based Grading in the Science Classroom 2018
Sr. Dorothy Stang Award, Archdiocese of Cincinnati 2022
NSTA Presenter: Literacy in the Science Classroom 2026
My own education history
Thomas More College (Biology)
Class of 2010
Xavier University (Secondary Education)
M.Ed. Class of 2013
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