TEACHING SCIENCE An Old Dog with New Tricks

I have taught ALL of the basic areas of science - Middle School, Physical Science, Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Physics & Physical Science. The majority of my career have been focused in Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science. I have also been an adjunct professor for science educators (both undergraduate and graduate level). I have also hosted many pre-service educators as interns in my own classroom.

My style varies with my classes. The students in my class as well as the content I am teaching determine my approach to the course. My style(s) include 1) inquiry-based teaching, to include many activities and lab experiments followed by small- and whole-group discussions; 2) lessons that lean toward teacher-led activities that incorporate inquiry in small increments giving me more classroom control; 3) flipped classroom approach to allow for increased teacher- student interaction time - students complete notes/vocabulary /video/etc. PRIOR to application of information in class. BASICALLY, I decide how to approach teaching content based on the needs and ability levels of my students at the time.

National Board Certified Teacher (2003, 2013, 2023)

B.S. Microbiology Certification in Medical Technology M.A. Secondary Education Certification in Instructional Leadership (Administration) Ed.S. Teacher Leadership

I recently completed my 25th year in the classroom. I entertained the idea of moving into administration, but realized that I belong in the classroom where I believe I can have the most impact on the students.