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Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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This is my 8th year of teaching Middle School. For most of those years, I have taught 6th Grade Science. I taught 5th Grade Science and Math one year, and 7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts another year. Currently, I am teaching Science to 6th and 7th Grade students, some classes in a Gifted and Talented magnet program and some regular education classes.
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Engineering Design: Middle School Invention Project
Middle school students will tackle the challenge of creating their own unique invention with this project. Not only is this a good way for students to express their creativity and use critical thinking, but it also addresses the middle school "Engineering Design" standards that are part of the new Next Generation Science Standards. In this project students will:
1) Learn about important inventions and inventors in history
2) Work through each step of the engineering design
5th - 9th
Engineering, General Science, Science
Storm Chasing Engineering Design: Integrate Severe Weather and Engineering
This fun assignment allows students to synthesize what they know about severe weather and engineering. Students will create a design for a storm chasing vehicle, as well as a storm chasing suit for storm chasers to wear. You will be embedding engineering design in your weather curriculum, which allows students to think critically about solving problems and evaluating solutions. Many students in the middle grades are fascinated by severe weather and the bravery of storm chasers, which makes thi
4th - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science), Science
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Experience
This is my 8th year of teaching Middle School. For most of those years, I have taught 6th Grade Science. I taught 5th Grade Science and Math one year, and 7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts another year. Currently, I am teaching Science to 6th and 7th Grade students, some classes in a Gifted and Talented magnet program and some regular education classes.
Teaching style
Students in my classroom learn through inquiry, problem-solving, and hands-on experiments and activities. I believe in getting students to take ownership of their own learning through engaging and challenging tasks and problems. I see my role as a facilitator and director in class and most of my work is done "behind the scenes" in planning. I am also a proponent of interactive notebooking in Science classes.
Awards & shining teacher moments
A million years ago when I was an undergraduate, I graduated Summa Cum Laude and was a Phi Beta Kappa inductee. During my time teaching in Tennessee, I was ranked as a "Level 5" teacher according to the Tennessee educator evaluation system.
I have published research with my professors in a well-known scholarly journal, as well as in University of Kentucky publications on the topic of ADHD and media use among children. I have published creative writing in an Auburn University publication.
My own education history
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in English, both from the University of Kentucky. My Master of Arts in Teaching is from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. I am currently working on a second Masters in Gifted and Talented Education through Eastern Kentucky University.
I earned approximately 50 hours of education and experience in a child clinical psychology PhD program before leaving it in favor of becoming an educator.
Additional biographical information
When I am not planning lessons or teaching, I enjoy spending time with my two spoiled dogs. I also love being with my sweet family and friends (especially my niece and nephew). Reading, running, yoga, sewing, knitting, and writing are my favorite hobbies.
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