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Welcome! I’m a middle school STEM teacher at Barrington Middle School, where I teach in an Applied Technology/STEM lab. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science and a Master’s degree in STEM from Illinois State University.
My passion is creating engaging, student-centered activities that make learning meaningful, hands-on, and fun. Outside the classroom, I lead an after-school robotics club, run a school recycling club, coach soccer, and serve as a team leader at my school.
I create resources with real classrooms in mind — materials that are easy to use, engaging for students, and designed to support active learning.
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This is my current resume. I decided to share this because many educators have asked me for my formant and love the way that my resume looks and its readability.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
STEM Fun, High Level of Learning, and Easy to Accomplish!
This STEM Activity is very fun, easy to accomplish and will really get your students thinking. It is a paper tower challenge. You won't be disappointed. It has an enrichment activity, and is ready to use as soon as you download it. I have done this activity about 20 times in my class with students and for my summer school course and its always a big hit. It also comes complete with a grading rubric.
3rd - 10th
For All Subjects
Student Thought of the Day
I was at a conference and this was one of the topics discussed. Students learn so much everyday, yet when they go home they do not know how to explain to their mom and dad what they learn. I have found out that worksheet really engages students in a way that it helps them put their thoughts down on paper. I have received many parent emails on how much they love this idea!
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
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Welcome! I’m a middle school STEM teacher at Barrington Middle School, where I teach in an Applied Technology/STEM lab. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science and a Master’s degree in STEM from Illinois State University.
My passion is creating engaging, student-centered activities that make learning meaningful, hands-on, and fun. Outside the classroom, I lead an after-school robotics club, run a school recycling club, coach soccer, and serve as a team leader at my school.
I create resources with real classrooms in mind — materials that are easy to use, engaging for students, and designed to support active learning.
Thanks for stopping by my store!
Teaching style
I believe students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process, so my teaching style is grounded in a constructivist approach. My lesson plans and resources are strongly influenced by the philosophy of Grant Wiggins, focusing on meaningful, student-centered learning and real-world application.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2011-Current Illinois State Advisory Board
2009-2010 New Teacher of the Year. TEAI
2010-2011 Program of the Year. ITEA
2008 Future Alumni Award. Illinois State University
2005 Leadership Award. United States Army
My own education history
Bachelors at Illinois State
Applied Science
Masters at Illinois State
S.T.E.M. Education
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