Creating a Contemplative Class
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Concord, Virginia, United States
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I have been a classroom teacher for more than 20 years! This experience includes 4 years in middle school science and 16+ years at the high school level teaching earth science, biology, leadership/student mentorship and the instructor for a dual-enrollment class called Teachers for Tomorrow.
I am also the science department chair and lead mentor teacher for new teachers within the building.
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Fill-in Photosynthesis and Respiration Equation Sheet
I use this sheet towards the end of the photosynthesis and respiration unit. They are not allowed to use any resources...just their mind!! I usually copy it to both sides of the paper. I have them fill out the front side individually at the beginning of class. With partners they glance over each other's sheet and come to a consensus as to which sheet is accurate. Then together they use manipulatives to practice moving around the different components to these equations until they can put the
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
VA SOL
BIO.2.e
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Experience
I have been a classroom teacher for more than 20 years! This experience includes 4 years in middle school science and 16+ years at the high school level teaching earth science, biology, leadership/student mentorship and the instructor for a dual-enrollment class called Teachers for Tomorrow.
I am also the science department chair and lead mentor teacher for new teachers within the building.
Teaching style
My teaching style is to "do what it takes to engage, excite and involve" students in their own learning. In my classroom you'll a mixture of hands-on work, inquiry, as well as direct instruction. I focus a lot on students doing the work...I give them what they need and then they use that information to problem-solve their way through activities, questions, and making relevant connections. Sometimes I succeed and sometimes I don't! If not, I'm back to the drawing board.
Awards & shining teacher moments
"Teacher of the Year" for Waynesboro Public Schools, 2003
"Top 25 Area Teachers" through Lynchburg Living Magazine, 2017
"Top 25 Area Teachers" through Lynchburg Living Magazine, 2023
My own education history
I received my Bachelors in Science Education through the University of Iowa in 1998. I received my Masters in Science Education through Lynchburg College in 2014.
Additional biographical information
I am married to my love, Eric and we have a wonderful, spunky 15 yr. old. We live in Concord, VA.
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