[…]principles of indigenous learning, dendrochronology, and the philosophy of Aldo Leopold’s “Land Ethic”. In 2016, with the support of a Knowles SEED Grant, Jim traveled to India to teach Tibetan monastics about biology, an experience which translated into Jim leading a multi-year fellowship for science and math teachers in Tibetan schools in India and Nepal. Closer to home, he is on the Educational Advisory Board for 3D Molecular Designs, creating professional learning opportunities and sharing the joy of learning through modeling with teachers around the country. Jim has also collaborated with BSCS in the development, field testing, and professional learning […]
[…]she realized that music brought more pleasure as a pastime. “I chose to focus on my passion for physics.” Her research experience included fieldwork in Australia and conducting physics experiments at the Cal Poly pier. “This is what led me to the teaching credential program; the more I learned, the more I knew I should be a physics teacher.” She enjoys spending free time with her husband, riding bikes or watching movies. “Every once in a while I get time to practice my […]