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Waddell, Arizona, United States
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I have spent my entire career in the elementary and middle school realm. I have taught first, second, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades! I've spent the last several years teaching middle school science. In 2018-2019 school year I left the traditional classroom to become a "special area" teacher. It's a cross between project based learning, STEM, design thinking, Library Skills, and College/Career readiness. I have over 15 years of teaching and look forward to many more.
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Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey Paleontologist Engineering Design Process Activity
Bring science, literacy, and engineering together with this engaging hands-on STEM activity inspired by the book Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey written by Andi Diehn. A free book that can be found on Epic Books! Students will learn about pioneering paleontologist Mary Leakey and her incredible fossil discoveries while designing and testing their own excavation tools. In this cross-curricular lesson, students use the Engineering Design Process to create a tool that can safely uncover hidden fossils
PreK - 5th
Archaeology, Engineering, Informational Text
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Experience
I have spent my entire career in the elementary and middle school realm. I have taught first, second, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades! I've spent the last several years teaching middle school science. In 2018-2019 school year I left the traditional classroom to become a "special area" teacher. It's a cross between project based learning, STEM, design thinking, Library Skills, and College/Career readiness. I have over 15 years of teaching and look forward to many more.
Teaching style
I like to let my students explore with their learning. Of course their are times when direct instruction is necessary, but giving students a list of open ended essential questions and a variety of materials to use to find those answers is my favorite way to get the "boring" things done. I love to spend my time doing labs and have discussions about the learning going on in my room.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Graduated with high honors from both my degree programs.
Nominated and Finalist for Teacher of the Year
My own education history
Arizona State University - BA Elementary Education
George Mason University - MA Educational Leadership/Transformation
Additional biographical information
I have lived and taught all over the United States, so I know how different it can be! I'm also a mom, so I always try to think about what the parent end looks like when creating these activities.
My husband, daughter, and 2 dogs now reside near sunny Phoenix, Arizona.
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