As a Nationally Board Certified teacher with 36 years of varied teaching experiences, there is much I can share. I have developed and implemented numerous courses and curricula, organized and presented many workshops and written a text/independent study book. My professional history demonstrates my high energy and motivation, utilizing strong verbal and communication skills, with a focus on infusing creativity in my work.
Educational philosophy: Teach to be entertained!
• National Board Certification Science/Adolescence & Young Adulthood • WSST Regional Award for Excellence in Science Education • Wisconsin State Kohl Scholar • Badger High School Teacher of the Year
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 1986 Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction 1988 Secondary Gifted Education Certification University of Wisconsin – River Falls, River Falls, WI 1978 Bachelor of Science in Biology
I have been a teacher for 36 years. I have taught AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology and all levels of biology. I love to road bike, work out, go whitewater rafting, kayaking & camping, garden, take long walks with the dog, tend my chickens, facilitate student needs and design curriculum.
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Specialty, Science, Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Computer Science, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, General Science