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I have over three years of biological research experience studying FISH! I worked on Lake Superior for multiple years along with traveling and researching in Interior Alaska. However, my heart wanted to be in one spot... and that was a classroom! So I decided to go back to school, get my Masters in education and I've been teaching ever since! I spent five years teaching middle school and decided to take the jump to high school. For the last year, I have been teaching biology and anatomy and physiology.
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Full Year Biology Bell Ringer Bundle
Need a full year of meaningful, no-prep biology bell ringers? This Biology Bell Ringers Bundle includes 4 units of bell ringers designed to reinforce major biology concepts while building scientific reasoning and critical thinking skills. Unlike traditional worksheets or multiple choice review, these bell ringers encourage students to explain ideas, apply concepts, and think like scientists. Perfect for daily review, spiral reinforcement, intervention, or substitute plans. What’s Included 4 u
9th - 12th
Biology
AI-Resistant Biology Writing Bundle | Scenario Based Reasoning Activities
Need biology assignments that encourage real student thinking instead of copy-and-paste answers? This AI-Resistant Biology Writing Bundle contains 10 open-ended, scenario-based activities designed to strengthen scientific reasoning, explanation skills, and evidence-based writing in high school biology. Instead of memorization or multiple choice questions, students must analyze biological situations, explain cause-and-effect relationships, and apply concepts to unfamiliar scenarios. These activi
6th - 12th
Biology
Biology CER Activities BUNDLE | Open-Ended Assessments
Need a better way to build scientific reasoning in biology? This Biology CER Activities Bundle gives students structured practice with Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) using engaging, real-world biology scenarios. Instead of relying on multiple choice questions, students must explain their thinking using evidence and scientific concepts. Perfect for helping students strengthen writing, critical thinking, and cause-and-effect reasoning in biology. What’s Included This bundle contains 5 complete
6th - 12th
Biology
FREE Biology CER Activity | Antibiotic Resistance | Claim Evidence Reasoning
Looking for an easy way to introduce Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) in your biology classroom? This FREE CER Starter Activity uses a real-world antibiotic resistance scenario to help students practice writing scientific explanations—without overwhelming them. Perfect for introducing CER or reinforcing scientific reasoning in your natural selection unit. What Students Will Do Students will: Make a claim about why some bacteria survive antibiotics Identify evidence from a real scenario Expla
6th - 12th
Biology
Biology Bell Ringers - Ecology (20 DAYS!) | Warm ups, Exit Tickets
Need a simple, no-prep way to reinforce ecology concepts every day? This Ecology Bell Ringer Pack (20 Days) provides quick, meaningful daily prompts that help students understand ecosystems, energy flow, and environmental interactions—without relying on multiple choice or memorization. Each bell ringer builds from foundational concepts to real-world ecological thinking, helping students develop strong cause-and-effect reasoning. What This Resource Covers Students review and apply key concepts
9th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: Full Year Biology Bell Ringer Bundle
Biology Bell Ringers - Animal Kingdom (20 DAYS!) | Warm ups, Exit Tickets
Need a simple, no-prep way to reinforce animal classification every day? This Animal Kingdom Bell Ringer Pack (20 Days) provides quick, meaningful daily prompts that help students understand classification, structure, and adaptations—without relying on multiple choice or memorization. Each bell ringer builds from basic concepts to real-world application, helping students develop scientific reasoning and avoid common misconceptions. What This Resource Covers Students review and apply key concep
9th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: Full Year Biology Bell Ringer Bundle
Biology Bell Ringers - Natural Selection (20 DAYS!) | Warm ups, Daily Questions
Need a consistent, no-prep way to reinforce natural selection concepts every day? This Natural Selection Bell Ringer Pack (20 Days) gives you quick, meaningful daily prompts that help students build real understanding of evolution through natural selection—without relying on multiple choice or memorization. Each bell ringer is short, focused, and designed to develop scientific reasoning while addressing common misconceptions. What This Resource Covers Students review and apply key concepts inc
9th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: Full Year Biology Bell Ringer Bundle
Biology Bell Ringers - Cells Unit (20 DAYS!) | Warm-ups, Daily Questions
Need a simple, no-prep way to start your biology class every day? This Cells Bell Ringer Pack (20 Days) provides quick, meaningful warm-ups that reinforce essential cell biology concepts while building student confidence and scientific reasoning. Each bell ringer is designed to take just a few minutes, making it perfect for daily routines without adding grading stress. What This Resource Covers Students review and apply key concepts including: Cell theory Organelles and their functions Stru
9th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: Full Year Biology Bell Ringer Bundle
Biology Vocabulary Wall | High School Word Wall
Need an easy way to reinforce biology vocabulary all year long? This Biology Vocabulary Wall provides clear, student-friendly terms and definitions designed to support understanding, retention, and daily exposure to essential biology concepts. Perfect for high school classrooms, this resource helps students build confidence with scientific language while creating an engaging and organized learning environment. What’s Included ✔ Biology vocabulary terms and definitions ✔ Print-ready word wall c
6th - 12th
Biology
Minimum Biology for Passing - FULL YEAR ASSESSMENTS BUNDLE
The Minimum Biology for Passing – Full Year Assessment Bundle is a complete 5-unit, scenario-based assessment system designed to measure essential biology competency using open-ended responses and simple Pass / Not Yet rubrics. This bundle eliminates fluff, busywork, and guessing — and replaces it with structured scientific reasoning. What’s Included Unit 1 – Cells Cell structure and function Organelles and specialization Basic cellular processes Scenario-based competency checks Pass /
9th - 12th
Biology
Minimum Biology for Passing Grade - Ecology Unit
This Minimum Biology for Passing – Unit 5: Ecology assessment system measures essential ecosystem understanding using scenario-based, open-ended tasks with clear Pass / Not Yet rubrics. Students must explain their reasoning — not guess. 🌱 What This Unit Covers Students demonstrate minimum competency in: Energy flow through ecosystems Food chains and trophic levels Predator-prey relationships Biotic vs. abiotic factors Ecosystem stability Effects of removing key species Cause-and-effe
9th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: Minimum Biology for Passing - FULL YEAR ASSESSMENTS BUNDLE
Minimum Biology for Passing - Animal Kingdom
This Minimum Biology for Passing – Unit 4: Animal Kingdom assessment system measures essential understanding using scenario-based, open-ended tasks — not multiple choice. Designed for high school biology, this resource ensures students demonstrate real comprehension of classification, structure, and adaptations while keeping grading efficient and consistent. What This Unit Covers Students demonstrate minimum competency in: Distinguishing vertebrates vs. invertebrates Identifying major animal g
9th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: Minimum Biology for Passing - FULL YEAR ASSESSMENTS BUNDLE
Minimum Biology for Passing - Microorganisms Assessments
Struggling to assess microorganisms without drowning in grading? This Minimum Biology for Passing – Microorganisms resource gives you a clear, structured, pass/fail assessment system focused on essential biology understanding — not busywork. Designed for high school biology, this unit includes scenario-based, open-ended assessments that measure true comprehension of microorganisms while keeping grading simple and consistent. What This Unit Covers Students demonstrate minimum competency in:
9th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: Minimum Biology for Passing - FULL YEAR ASSESSMENTS BUNDLE
Minimum Biology for Passing - Natural Selection
Are your students memorizing evolution vocabulary—but still struggling to explain natural selection correctly? This Minimum Biology for Passing – Unit 2: Natural Selection assessment system focuses on identifying whether students meet core evolutionary biology competencies required to pass a high school biology course. Instead of long tests and confusing point systems, this resource provides: ✔ Clear mastery expectations ✔ Pass / Not Yet rubrics ✔ Scenario-based reasoning tasks ✔ Built-in reas
9th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: Minimum Biology for Passing - FULL YEAR ASSESSMENTS BUNDLE
Minimum Biology for Passing Grade - Cells
Are your students struggling in biology—but traditional tests aren’t clearly showing what they actually understand? This Minimum Biology for Passing – Unit 1: Cells assessment system is designed to identify whether students meet core cell biology competencies required to pass a high school biology course. Instead of long tests and point-based grading, this resource focuses on clear mastery decisions, low-effort grading, and standards-based expectations. 🔍 What’s Included 2 Minimum Compet
9th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: Minimum Biology for Passing - FULL YEAR ASSESSMENTS BUNDLE
DOODLE NOTES - Full Year Bundle
Save time and money with this All-in-One Biology Doodle Notes MEGA Bundle! This growing bundle brings together every major biology topic your students need into one cohesive, engaging resource. Perfect for interactive notebooks and visual learners, these doodle notes help students organize complex science concepts in a clear, creative, and memorable way. 🎨 This MEGA Bundle Includes Doodle Notes Units Covering: Characteristics of Life & Classification Cell Biology (Cell Theory, Organelles, Tra
5th - 12th
Biology
Ecology Unit - DOODLE NOTES
Help students make sense of ecosystems and how living things interact with one another using this engaging Ecology Doodle Notes unit! Designed for interactive notebooks and visual learners, this resource breaks down complex ecological concepts into clear, creative, and student-friendly notes that support long-term understanding. 🎨 Topics Covered: Ecology and Levels of Organization Population Dynamics and Reproductive Patterns Biome Classification Symbiotic Relationships (mutualism, commensalis
5th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: DOODLE NOTES - Full Year Bundle
Animal Kingdom Unit - DOODLE NOTES
Make the diversity of the Animal Kingdom engaging and easy to understand with this interactive Doodle Notes unit! Perfect for visual learners and interactive notebooks, this resource helps students organize and compare major animal phyla through creative, student-friendly notes. 🎨 Topics Covered: Overview of the Animal Kingdom Porifera Cnidaria Platyhelminthes Nematoda Annelida Mollusca Arthropoda Echinodermata Chordata🧠 Why Students Love It: Encourages active learning through doodling, labe
5th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: DOODLE NOTES - Full Year Bundle
Evolution and Botany Unit - DOODLE NOTES
Help students visualize and understand evolution and the diversity of life with this engaging Doodle Notes unit! Designed for interactive notebooks and visual learners, this resource breaks down big biology concepts into clear, creative, and student-friendly notes that boost comprehension and retention. 🎨 Topics Covered: Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution Evidence of Evolution (fossils, homologous structures, embryology, molecular evidence) Natural Selection Bacteria and Viruses Pr
5th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: DOODLE NOTES - Full Year Bundle
Genetics Unit - DOODLE NOTES
Bring the fascinating world of genetics to life with this engaging Doodle Notes bundle! Perfect for interactive notebooks and visual learners, this resource breaks down complex biology concepts into creative, student-friendly visuals. With a total of 15 pages, students can color, label, and interact with essential genetics content in a memorable way. Topics Covered: Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction Meiosis Gregor Mendel & the Foundations of Heredity Punnett Squares DNA Replication Protei
5th - 12th
Biology
Also included in: DOODLE NOTES - Full Year Bundle
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About the store
Experience
I have over three years of biological research experience studying FISH! I worked on Lake Superior for multiple years along with traveling and researching in Interior Alaska. However, my heart wanted to be in one spot... and that was a classroom! So I decided to go back to school, get my Masters in education and I've been teaching ever since! I spent five years teaching middle school and decided to take the jump to high school. For the last year, I have been teaching biology and anatomy and physiology.
Teaching style
My research experiences have led me to include a lot of questions and inquiry into my lessons. I love having the kids use their brain and think out of the box! A lot of my lessons focus on skills that are transferable to multiple subjects within science and across disciplinary topics. I teach at a standard based grading school, so many of my lessons and assessments are focused on that.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2019 State Finalist for Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship
Golden Key Honor Society
2022, 2023 Teacher of the Year - District
Golden Apple Nominee 2019-2024
My own education history
I graduated from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, with a Bachelors of Science in Natural Resources and Biology, with a minor in Environmental Studies.
I have a Masters in Education from Colorado State University.
Additional biographical information
I'm Midwest born and raised straight from the farm. My love for nature and the outdoors spills over into my classroom. I have two daughters, along with two four-legged daughters, a lab named Tulli and a rescued mutt named Kona.
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