Learning Science by Doing

I have been teaching secondary science for 20 years. I teach AP Environmental Science, Marine Science, Earth Science, and Biology.

Science should involve real-world case studies, data and thinking about why things happen. I hope to share some of my own tried and true lessons with other educators, My approach is hands-on and minds-on. I use real-world examples to drive instruction. Kids are naturally curious and want to understand the world around them. Lessons are most impactful if they are driven by curiosity and the need to know.

SUNY ESF Sol Feinstone Environmental Award 2006, Ecology Project International Marine Ecology Fellowship 2015, Hudson Data Literacy Initiative Fellow 2017, The Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies, Regeneron STEM Endeavor Fellowship 2019

B.S. in Botany and Latin American Studies from the University of Michigan, M.S. in Science Education from Florida International University, National Geographic Teacher Certification 2019, STEM Teaching Certificate May 2020: Teacher's College at Columbia University, NASA Stem Endeavor