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.
Full-year High School Biology curriculum aligned to NGSS. This no-prep bundle includes labs, activities such as reading guides and task cards and exams for CP and Honors. Perfect for a 1:1 digital classroom! Equip your classroom with a comprehensive, engaging, and classroom-tested suite of biology resources designed to make complex concepts click for every student. This bundle is meticulously crafted to balance rigorous scientific standards with modern, relatable delivery, ensuring your student
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"
Boost your biology curriculum with this comprehensive Evolution Unit Bundle. Designed for high school science, this collection uses real-world applications to teach evolution, natural selection, and sexual selection. What’s Included in This Bundle: Case Studies for Application:Antibiotic Resistance Case Study: An "interrupted" case study that follows a student's real-world medical diagnosis, forcing students to analyze how natural selection, mutation, and selective pressures create antibioti
Engage your high school biology students with this comprehensive Lactase Persistence Case Study, a perfect resource for teaching human evolution, natural selection, and enzyme function. This multi-part activity explores the genetic "on switch" for lactase, connecting historical pastoralism to modern genetic traits through engaging reading passages and analysis questions. For Students: Why They Will Love It Relatable Storytelling: The case study begins with a narrative about a mother and daug
Enhance your high school biology curriculum with our Natural Selection and Genetic Drift Task Cards. This comprehensive set of activities includes 32 thought-provoking questions that stimulate critical thinking about evolution, ensuring your students grasp essential scientific concepts effectively. Whether you are introducing the "Father of Evolution" or diving deep into the nuances of genetic drift, these cards provide a variety of scenarios and questions to challenge every learner. What’s Inc
Transform your high school anatomy lessons with our Reading Worksheet Integumentary System. This resource features hands-on activities that break down essential topics such as skin cells and hair, promoting student engagement and improving comprehension of physiological processes. Bring the complexities of the skin to life with this comprehensive Integumentary System Reading Guide and Questions resource. Designed for high school Anatomy & Physiology students, this guided reading resource helps
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 the complex concepts of natural selection and bacterial evolution to life with this high-interest, "interrupted" case study. This case study introduces students to how evolution created superbugs and more complex topics such as horizontal gene transfer and plasmids. Designed for high school biology, this resource uses a real-world medical narrative to help students investigate how populations change, adapt, and survive in the face of selective pressures. Students follow the story of Jak
Unlock the full potential of your forensics or biology curriculum with this high-engagement DNA Fingerprinting & Pitchfork Murders Case Study. This comprehensive resource masterfully blends a gripping true-crime narrative with rigorous scientific application, challenging students to utilize PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) to amplify samples and restriction enzymes to digest genetic material. By analyzing the resulting DNA fingerprint through the lens of gel electrophoresis, students move be
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
Foster a deeper understanding of genetics with this innovative Pedigree Quiz tailored for high school learners. By integrating narrative challenges, this assessment not only tests students on genotype labeling but also enhances their ability to create informative family trees. What’s Included?This assessment covers a wide range of essential genetics skills: Narrative Pedigree Construction: Students read a detailed family history involving three generations—including nuances like divorce, adoptio
Looking for a rigorous, no-prep way to teach evolution and natural selection? This Modern Horse Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) activity transforms a classic evolutionary case study into a structured literacy exercise that hits both science and ELA standards. This resource guides students through the 55-million-year journey of the horse lineage—from the forest-dwelling Eohippus to the modern Equus. It is perfect for biology or middle school life science teachers looking to reinforce the
Transform your genetics unit with this high-engagement, Gummy Bear Genetics Lab! This includes Mendelian genetics Punnett squares, Incomplete Dominance, Codominance, and Dihybrid Cross Practice. This student-favorite activity moves beyond traditional worksheets, using colorful candy to help students visualize and master complex inheritance patterns. Whether you are teaching basic dominant/recessive traits or challenging dihybrid crosses, this lab provides a tactile way to bring abstract biolog
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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