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I teach astronomy, physics, and physical science. I have students in grades 9, 11, and 12.
Position:
Science Teacher
Needs:
Students are working in the classroom and from home right now. We have a hard time doing experiments due to the lack of technology! It is hard to even show interactives and have us do virtual experiments together due to the ancient projector I have to use too. I am hoping to get a smart board at the least, a classroom set of windows computers that I can get tech games and simulations on, telescopes, and instruments for measuring speed and force would also be incredible for these kids.
My Philosophy:
I teach my kids about the dangers of global warming all year long intermixed with other lessons. It makes it very hard to emphasize its importance when we have to use paper for many things. I believe in showing kids how the world and the universe works, and letting them explore it for themselves - this means getting OFF the paper!
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a 26 year old science teacher living in Columbus Ohio. I dream of doing more for my students, writing a book, and eventually making curriculum for science classes that is less about writing things on paper, and more about developing the skills needed in today's world. I am hoping to start working on a PhD next year.
College and Degrees:
University of Toledo: Bachelor's in Astrophysics
Universityof Toledo: Master's in Education
Favorite Books:
Calling Bullshit - Carl T. Bergstrom
Atom Land - Jon Butterworth
The Way Things Work Now - David Macaulay
What If? - Randall Munroe
I could keep going on and on!
Favorite Quotes:
"Keep the ice in your mind, and fire in your heart" - unknown
Interests:
Astronomy
Physics
Crafting(Knitting, Laser cutting, circuitry, pottery, and more)
Employment History:
Imagination Station - Idea lab Associate and Floor Team Associate
STARS - SAT/ACT tutor
The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University - Physics/Astronomy/PhysicalScience Teacher