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I bring a unique blend of skills and expertise, combining an engineering background with education. My journey in the educational field began with an elementary teaching degree and a math endorsement. My engineering experiences help me spotlight STEM topics that are relevant and engaging.
At Utah State University, I served as a Tier II Literacy Instructor, where I worked closely with students to enhance their reading and comprehension skills, tailoring interventions to meet each learner's needs. My role on the School Board for the Box Elder School District has provided me with valuable insights into the complexities of educational administration, policy-making, and the importance of community involvement in schools.
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3D Pen STEM Boat Challenge | Buoyancy Engineering Activity Grade K-1 NGSS
Hands-on STEM engineering activity. Design and build a micro boat using a 3D pen and test how much weight it can hold before sinking. Activity for Kindergarten or 1st graders. Students explore important science concepts including buoyancy, sinking and floating while practicing the engineering design process through testing and redesign. This activity challenges students to think like engineers as they design structures, test their performance, analyze results, and improve their designs. Student
K - 1st
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-PS2-1
3D Pen STEM Boat Challenge | Engineering Activity and Journal | Grades 2-3 NGSS
Hands-on STEM engineering activity. Design and build a micro boat using a 3D pen and test how much weight it can hold before sinking. Great for a 2nd or 3rd grade age group. Students explore important science concepts including buoyancy, displacement, mass, and volume while practicing the engineering design process through testing and redesign. This activity challenges students to think like engineers as they design structures, test their performance, analyze results, and improve their designs.
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
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3D Pen STEM Boat Challenge | Buoyancy Engineering Activity (Grades 4+) NGSS
Hands-on STEM engineering activity. Design and build a micro boat using a 3D pen and test how much weight it can hold before sinking. Students explore important science concepts including buoyancy, displacement, mass, and volume while practicing the engineering design process through testing and redesign. This activity challenges students to think like engineers as they design structures, test their performance, analyze results, and improve their designs. NGSS Standards: 3-5-ETS1-3 - Plan and
4th - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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I bring a unique blend of skills and expertise, combining an engineering background with education. My journey in the educational field began with an elementary teaching degree and a math endorsement. My engineering experiences help me spotlight STEM topics that are relevant and engaging.
At Utah State University, I served as a Tier II Literacy Instructor, where I worked closely with students to enhance their reading and comprehension skills, tailoring interventions to meet each learner's needs. My role on the School Board for the Box Elder School District has provided me with valuable insights into the complexities of educational administration, policy-making, and the importance of community involvement in schools.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Bear River High School Valedictorian
Box Elder School District Member
Dean’s List, Utah State University
My own education history
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Utah State University
Utah Elementary Teaching License, Math Endorsement,
Partial Electrical Engineering Degree
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