The Practical Educator STEM Stop
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Mandeville, Louisiana, United States
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I attended college at Louisiana Tech University where I earned a BA in Biology and MAT in Secondary Science Education. I am also a fellow NOYCE STEM Scholar and researched under Dr. Basinger at LA Tech Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership. I have formally presented at numerous educational conferences found HERE under Constance DeLaney (NSF, NOYCE, MAT) on behalf of LA Tech University. The research I conducted was focused on technology integration in the secondary classroom. Presentation example can be found at http://latechnoyce.weebly.com I was recruited by a STEM Director in Florida to teach in the Sunshine State at one of the conferences.
I have been teaching for 6 years and have been rated "highly effective" every year. I have maintained a 100% Biology EOC pass rate throughout my entire career and am a 2012 LA School Teacher of the Year for Arcadia High School. I taught STEM Biology, Environmental Science, and New Tech Remedial Science in Louisiana for two years, Advanced Biology in Florida for one year, and am currently teaching IB STEM Biology in Tampa, FL. My current research focuses on STEM Biology curriculum development heavily influenced by problem solving via EDP, collaboration with industry, CAD, 3D printing, and sharing PBL with others. I train HCPS teachers concerning Best Practices for using EDP accompanied with CAD and 3D printing and founded the Robotics Club at my school. I have also won over $7,000 in technology grants for my current school.
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Water Filtration
Students are challenged to filter contaminated water for safe consumption using their own designs. 3D print and non-3D print options included. Students will also experience a complete engineering design process, collect and analyze data, and will share their results and finally reflect on their experience. Teacher and student instructions included. Developed by a team of engineers and teachers.
PreK - 5th
General Science, Measurement, Statistics
Back to School Team Building and Inquiry
These three back to school lessons provide students with the opportunity to work as a team to get to know one another and to work together to achieve success. One activity is classmate name memorization and fun classroom culture, one is team building and problem-solving, and the last is an inquiry-based lab requiring collaboration. Appropriate for any time of year, whether you are struggling to create a positive classroom culture or just want to have some fun, exploration time with your student
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects
10 STEM Building Block Challenges that Mimic Real World Problems
Want to challenge children to use STEM skills to actively overcome challenges and to solve problems using supplies you already own? The goal of 10 STEM Building Block Challenges for Ages 3-11 is to challenge kids to solve problems that mimic real-world challenges. We have designed 10 STEM Building Block Challenges using building blocks in addition to household supplies. Each Challenge presents a supply list, a problem, and a challenge. Each problem is a real-world problem faced by STEM professio
PreK - 5th
Engineering, Visual Arts
Growth Mindset for Students
Growth Mindset for Students will challenge your students to overcome a challenge or present a solution to a problem after researching, designing, collecting and analyzing data, making adjustments, reflecting on gained knowledge, and retesting. Students will also explore factors that contributed to success as well as mistakes to avoid in the future. Ideas for data collection with examples are included.
2nd - 12th
Basic Principles, For All Subjects
Simple Circuits Blinky Light
Want your students to learn the basics of circuits? Using copper tape, button battery, and a LED light, your students will have a blast creating a blinky light! Ideal for prek and k classrooms, makerspaces for ANY age, and homeschoolers. Use my template or challenge students to design their own work of art.
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Physics, Visual Arts
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I attended college at Louisiana Tech University where I earned a BA in Biology and MAT in Secondary Science Education. I am also a fellow NOYCE STEM Scholar and researched under Dr. Basinger at LA Tech Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership. I have formally presented at numerous educational conferences found HERE under Constance DeLaney (NSF, NOYCE, MAT) on behalf of LA Tech University. The research I conducted was focused on technology integration in the secondary classroom. Presentation example can be found at http://latechnoyce.weebly.com I was recruited by a STEM Director in Florida to teach in the Sunshine State at one of the conferences.
I have been teaching for 6 years and have been rated "highly effective" every year. I have maintained a 100% Biology EOC pass rate throughout my entire career and am a 2012 LA School Teacher of the Year for Arcadia High School. I taught STEM Biology, Environmental Science, and New Tech Remedial Science in Louisiana for two years, Advanced Biology in Florida for one year, and am currently teaching IB STEM Biology in Tampa, FL. My current research focuses on STEM Biology curriculum development heavily influenced by problem solving via EDP, collaboration with industry, CAD, 3D printing, and sharing PBL with others. I train HCPS teachers concerning Best Practices for using EDP accompanied with CAD and 3D printing and founded the Robotics Club at my school. I have also won over $7,000 in technology grants for my current school.
Teaching style
Project Based Learning, Inquiry Labs, STEM, 3D Design, 3D
Awards & shining teacher moments
NSF Noyce Scholar, LA Teacher of the Year, STEM Curriculum Specialists
My own education history
I attended college at Louisiana Tech University where I earned a BA in Biology and MAT in Secondary Science Education. I am also a fellow NOYCE STEM Scholar and researched under Dr. Basinger at LA Tech Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership. I have formally presented at numerous educational conferences found HERE under Constance DeLaney (NSF, NOYCE, MAT) on behalf of LA Tech University. The research I conducted was focused on technology integration in the secondary classroom. Presentation example can be found at http://latechnoyce.weebly.com I was recruited by a STEM Director in Florida to teach in the Sunshine State at one of the conferences
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