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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Water Molecule Cut & Paste or Interactive Slide
I use this product as an interactive notebook cut & paste activity. Students cut out enough of the pieces to create and label three properly bonded water molecules. This activity can also be uploaded as an interactive slide for students to move pieces around to create the same thing.
7th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
History of Astronomy Vocabulary Work
Over time, I've developed a new approach to introducing vocabulary. Since students naturally turn to Google and Google Images for word meanings, I designed vocabulary activities that align with their process. This way, they engage more deeply with the words before we even begin exploring them in depth. This vocabulary focuses on the History of Astronomy and is fully editable.
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
Macromolecules Matching and Research
Use the following google slide set to have students match and drag macromolecules with their functions and monomers. This works great as a virtual follow-up after reviewing macromolecules in class.
7th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
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About the store
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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