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Creating a Contemplative Class

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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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Preview of 10-Year Plan Final Project Options

10-Year Plan Final Project Options

This set of project options allow students to choose from a variety of ways to present their 10-Year Plan project research. This resource can also be found in my 10-Year Plan Project Bundle.
Preview of Water Molecule Cut & Paste or Interactive Slide

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.
Preview of Researching places to live and work

Researching places to live and work

Using various websites, students will do the interesting work of researching locations of where they may want to live and work. They will then use information about that area to determine if the lifestyle they dream of is possible with their desired occupation, house/apartment choices and the general costs of living independently. This resource can also be found in the 10-Year Plan Project bundle.
Preview of School/Post High School Education Profiler

School/Post High School Education Profiler

Students will use this graphic organizer to compare two post-high school education facilities. This can also be purchased with my 10-Year Plan Project bundle.
Preview of Occupation Comparison

Occupation Comparison

Students will use this graphic organizer to research 2 occupations they are interested in as identified through a work values test (see Career Cluster worksheet.)
Preview of Career Clusters Survey

Career Clusters Survey

Using the website: https://www.123test.com/work-values-test/ students will identify their work values and related career clusters. From there, they will use internet research to identify related occupations that they are interested in and the required education required for each.
Preview of Where do you stand on post high school skills for success?

Where do you stand on post high school skills for success?

In this activity, students reflect on their current skill-sets related to post high school endeavors. This activity is meant to create a conversation about how prepared students feel about continuing their education after high school and identifying areas that they can improve before they are college or career-bound.
Preview of 10-year Plan Project Outline

10-year Plan Project Outline

This is the outline to the 10-Year Plan Project found in the 10-Year Plan Project Bundle.
Preview of Fill-in Photosynthesis and Respiration Equation Sheet

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
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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.