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Mrs. Jacalynn Karenbauer
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North Hills Junior High School
Class Information:
Room Number: C127
Students per Class: 120
Class Description:
I teach a biology class without a textbook. It is a technology infused classroom where the focus is on learning and doing projects, not book work.
Position:
science teacher
Needs:
Digital camera, flip cameras, tripods.
My Philosophy:
I believe students should experience concepts and learn not sit and listen to me. That is not true learning. This is why I have no textbook and have information be presented and learned in a technology-infusedclassroom to increase interest by my students.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a biology teacher for the North Hills School District. I have a husband and three children.
College and Degrees:
Clarion University - Bachelor of Science NationalBoard Certified Teacher - Early Adolescent Science Master'sEquivalency
Activities:
Running
Favorite Books:
Harry Potter series
Favorite Quotes:
Life is 10% of what happens and 90% of how you react to it.
Interests:
Running, swimming, spending time with family, technology
Employment History:
I have taught for the North Hills School District since 1997. Prior to that I worked briefly for an alternative school that served at-risk students.
Why Do I Teach?:
I enjoy working with kids. It is great to see them like biology through what we do in class. Technology is an integral component of my teaching.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 10 %
     Average: 50 %
     High-achiever: 20 %
     Special Needs: 20 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 18 %
Average number of students in class:: 20 students
Number of students I teach:: 160 students