VistaThink

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Peachtree City, Georgia, United States

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- K-5 Computer Science Teacher - Fayette County, Georgia - K-5 ESOL Teacher, Fayette County, Georgia - Middle School Design and Technology Teacher - American School of Lima, Lima, Peru - Elementary Instructional Technology Specialist - Loyd Elementary, Fort Moore, GA - English as a Second Language Instructional Systems Specialist - DoDEA, Peachtree City, GA - Middle and High School Vice-Principal - The American Cooperative School, La Paz, Bolivia - Middle and High School Technology Teacher - The American Cooperative School, La Paz, Bolivia - Middle and High School Technology Coordinator and Webmaster - The American School of Asunción, Asunción, Paraguay - Elementary Bilingual Public School Teacher - Escontrias Elementary School, Socorro, Texas

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Free Charlotte’s Web STEM Engineering Challenge

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Use storytelling to make STEM education more engaging and relatable! This free GRASPS-based engineering scenario combines STEM concepts with the beloved classic Charlotte’s Web. Students will design parachutes to help Wilbur fulfill his promise to Charlotte by safely transporting baby spiders as they balloon to begin their new lives. This free resource includes clear, printable graphics and step-by-step instructions to enhance hands-on learning. It can also be used as a slide deck to explain th

2nd - 8th

Engineering

NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL

MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-4

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Teaching style

I love low-budget, hands-on learning that goes deep into relevant skills, cultural explorations, and creativity. I also have a weak spot for graphic design!

Awards & shining teacher moments

- Sallie Mae First Year Teacher of the Year, Socorro Independent School District, Texas, 1993 - U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, Costa Rica, 1986-89

My own education history

- Ed.S., Instructional Technology, Media, and Design, University of West Georgia, 12/23 - M. Ed., Instructional Technology, Georgia Southern University, 05/17 - Certificate, Ed. Leadership (Principal K-12), Drexel University, 03/08 - M. Ed., Thesis Option, University of Texas at El Paso, 07/96 - B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University, 06/86