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The Science Vault

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Castle Pines, Colorado, United States
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I’ve spent 36 years teaching science, primarily 7th–8th grade physical science and 9th grade physics. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on helping students think like scientists—investigating, questioning, and making sense of the world around them. The Science Vault grew out of that work: classroom-tested lessons, labs, and logic puzzles designed to spark curiosity, strengthen reasoning, and build confident young scientists.
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Preview of St. Patrick's Day Logic Puzzles

St. Patrick's Day Logic Puzzles

What a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and help your students develop critical thinking skills! This product has two puzzles - the same basic story line, but one logic puzzle is slightly more difficult than the other. Both critical thinking puzzles use basic math skills such as greater than, less than, addition and subtraction. Included in this packet are two versions of each puzzle - one with blank space for students to devise their own method for solving the puzzle - the other version u
Preview of Two Logic Puzzles for Critical Thinking Skills: Fun in the Snow Activities

Two Logic Puzzles for Critical Thinking Skills: Fun in the Snow Activities

Two different logic puzzles with the theme of snow day activities :) Great for sub plans, enrichment, transitions, and partner work. One puzzle has a single dimension of determining the number of snowballs each of six students make and the other puzzle asks your students to determine the number of sledding trips and the color of the sled for six students. The clues include simple arithmetic and skills of less than and greater than, so this puzzle could be appropriate for 4th graders with some sc
Preview of General Interest Critical Thinking Logic Puzzle for Grades 5 - 7

General Interest Critical Thinking Logic Puzzle for Grades 5 - 7

Looking for a few extra "arrows in your quiver" as we head into Winter Break?" This is a logic puzzle that identifies after-school snacks and drinks and asks students to match which student prefers which food and drink. Great as a transition activity, a bellringer, part of an emergency lesson plan when you have to be out unexpectedly, as a puzzle for your students that finish an assessment before other students, or even for those last twenty minutes before the bell. With Winter Break coming up,
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Experience

I’ve spent 36 years teaching science, primarily 7th–8th grade physical science and 9th grade physics. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on helping students think like scientists—investigating, questioning, and making sense of the world around them. The Science Vault grew out of that work: classroom-tested lessons, labs, and logic puzzles designed to spark curiosity, strengthen reasoning, and build confident young scientists.

Teaching style

I believe students learn best when they’re curious, talking to each other, and exploring real phenomena. My favorite moment in class is when a student asks, “Why does that happen?” My lessons tend to be hands-on, noisy, collaborative, and rooted in investigation — with time built in for quiet processing because I’m an introverted learner myself. Above all, I want students to feel relaxed, safe to wonder, and confident in their ability to figure things out.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Google Certified Educator (Level 1 & 2) Google Certified Trainer Google Certified Coach

My own education history

B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University M.S., University of Texas at Austin (Exercise Physiology) M.Ed., University of Missouri (Educational Technology) Ed.S., Educational Technology – Technology in Schools

Additional biographical information

I’ve had the joy of teaching in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. No matter where I’ve been, my passion has stayed the same: helping students engage with science through inquiry, laughter, and discovery.