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.
Mastering the scientific method, independent variables, dependent variables, and control groups is the absolute foundation of any successful science classroom. Whether you are launching your first unit of the year or reviewing before high-stakes testing, this comprehensive, classroom-tested practice packet is designed to move students past simple memorization and into genuine, critical application. This multi-page resource provides a scaffolded approach to learning, transitioning seamlessly
Boost your biology curriculum with this comprehensive Eukaryotic Cell Coloring and Organelle Labeling Activity! Designed to make complex cellular biology accessible and engaging, this resource is perfect for middle school or high school science classrooms. This printable activity helps students master cellular anatomy through visual learning. By coloring, labeling, and defining key organelles, students build a stronger conceptual understanding of both Animal and Plant Cell structures. What’s In
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This Candy DNA Activity is a hands-on, high-engagement lab designed to help students visualize the complex structure of a nucleotide and the double helix. It includes utilizing candy to build nucleotides and base pairs to show students models of DNA. This is a great way to engage students in learning the structure of DNA. By using edible models, students move beyond rote memorization to physically build the relationships between phosphates, sugars, and nitrogenous bases. What’s Included?
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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