[…]science. In this role, they created a qPCR primer that could detect E. coli. Gray also worked as a community volunteer tutor for Schools of Hope—a unique collaboration of the Madison Metropolitan School District, United Way of Dane County, and local area non-profit agencies designed to increase the academic performance of students of color and those from low-income families. During the 2014–2015 academic year, they began teaching full time. Hobbies Gray enjoys reading, watching television, traveling, whitewater kayaking and hip hop dancing. Academic Background University of Wisconsin-Madison (Certification in Secondary Science) St. Norbert College (Bachelor of Science in […]
[…]new learning platform, including starting their YouTube Channel and assisting with the design of a new website for their online courses. She brings this experience to Knowles, to assist with general marketing needs for Knowles and the Knowles Academy, with a focus in social media and email marketing. Outside of work, you are likely to find her reading a book, playing a video game, or working on a crochet […]
[…]she loves and cares for. Academic Background University of Minnesota (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science) University of California, Berkeley (Master of Arts in […]
[…]and choreographers, while others choose to record music or write lyrics. Others feel more comfortable behind the scenes with props. Whatever their role, they have chosen it and have time to think about how their contribution is essential to the project. Our extended debriefing process is central to making this week work. I need all students to be on the same page when we discuss our progress, contributions, and expectations each day. There are three main strategies I use to ensure students are ready to work the moment they enter class. First, I set aside time each day for students […]
[…]the community and the environment into his classes. Ben spends much of his free time outdoors, “working with my hands in the beautiful public land that surrounds our rural western community.” Much of Ben’s food comes from his own garden. When he is not tending it, he is out riding a bike, exploring a canyon or climbing a mountain. Knowles Academy Courses Taught Engaging Math and Science Students in Engineering […]
[…]for them. They wanted me to provide safety. I wonder how many of them knew we were both looking for the same thing. Take a second and position yourself as a Black educator watching your students process the: Fear of staring at a gun in their face at school Uncertainty in not knowing what’s happening Stress of leaving school hours late when they have to pick up a sibling Cold freezing raindrops on their skin Anxiety of not knowing how they’ll get home or even inside their house. Imagine yourself feeling it alongside them because you know them. Because parts […]
[…]Okay with Imperfection”—was published in Spring/Summer 2017, Heidi Park, whose article—“What Makes Good Teaching?”—was published in Fall 2016/Winter 2017, and Cacia Steensen, whose article—“Finding Sustainability in Strengths”—was also published in Fall 2016/Winter 2017.” We have to see our small successes instead of making our mistakes all that we can see.” – Maria Chal To hear more about the relationship between good teaching and teacher sustainability, listen to Teacher Voice: The Podcast. Download […]
[…]strategies, joys and frustrations with her KSTF mentors and colleagues. Hobbies Laura enjoys cooking, baking, and eating. In her free time, she watches a lot of movies and reads a lot of books. Academic Background Teachers College, Columbia University (Master of Arts in Secondary Science Education) Swarthmore College (Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Asian […]
[…]questions, I found out that the student was kicked out because they were out of their seat working inside a bookcase (not sure how that works). I let the student know that, honestly, sometimes it’s hard to tell if they’re doing work when they change their seat so often. The student assured me that they are doing work, they just hate sitting. I offered a deal to the student, I’ll give them a nice stool to work on for class, if they can show me that it’ll help them focus in class. Ever since that small change, the student has […]
[…]communities in Los Angeles. At BEAM, Holden taught a class about fractions and a class called “Big Questions, Big Answers” which was primarily about estimation, basic probability, and working with very large numbers. In the 2022-2023 school year, Holden taught at IES Valle del Cidacos, a secondary school in La Rioja, Spain, as an English Teaching Assistant on a Fulbright Grant. About half of the students at the school were enrolled in the bilingual program, where they take the majority of their courses in English. Holden was fortunate to be able to teach some of these bilingual classes, such as […]
