[…]involved learning to analyze samples using a mass spectrometer. Sean also spent one semester working as a lab teaching assistant for a general chemistry class. After he graduated, Sean worked as a tutor for four years, teaching mostly high school math and science, as well as test preparation. Sean will begin teaching at Kennedy High School during the 2019–2020 school year. Hobbies Sean is passionate about incorporating more community engagement and citizen science into his chemistry curriculum. Academic Background University of California, Berkeley (Master of Arts in Teacher Education) University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor of Science in Chemical […]
[…]she does not belong in our country because of her heritage. At that moment, all I could do is to comfort her, remind her that she does belong, and that society is waiting for her to develop her skills so she can take her rightful place in our world. Like this student, I felt pained and hurt—I knew I had to do more. The tools and practices of science—asking questions, analyzing and interpreting data, engaging in argument from evidence, etc., as listed in the Next Generation Science Standards (2013)—are also the tools needed to explore and change our world by […]
[…]I gain the skills and insights needed to be a science teacher leader in my school, district, and community.” Megan’s Story Megan developed a strong interest in outdoor education while studying marine biology and environmental science at the University of Oregon. Through participation in an environmental education initiative, she collaborated with other students to write and implement curriculum about the salt marshes, estuary, and tide pools located near the southern Oregon coast. While visiting Mexico and Costa Rica, Megan taught informal science lessons to elementary school students. These experiences helped to shape her perspective on working with English Language Learners […]
[…]I’m getting at—despite being a 37-year old man. He exudes a 24/7 concern for our wellbeing and comfort, and he’s always trying to help in whatever ways he can. He also may be the most humble man I’ve ever met. And so Khechok has all of our paperwork, all of our passport photos, all the things we need to get our permits wrapped in a nice bow, and he hands them over to the station. Two hours later we discover that what should be a quick 10-minute stamp might end up taking over three hours. On the bright side, I’m […]
[…]students. Maria also serves as Director of Education for BCDC. In this role, she is responsible for communicating with in-country staff, conducting annual country visits and meetings, organizing professional and school protocol development, raising funds, and managing finances for an elementary school in Kiryabicooli, Uganda. Hobbies Maria enjoys hiking, teaching yoga, baking, painting, and spending time with her nieces and nephew. Academic Background Harvard University (Master of Education in Secondary Biology; Special Education Certification) University of Cincinnati (Master of Arts in English and Comparative Literature) Bellarmine University (Bachelor of Arts in Biology and […]
[…]been fortunate enough to gain access to insight about some of my students that has challenged the comfort that my assumptions provided. With this in mind, it is concerning to think about how many other curtains have not been lifted for me, and, as a result, how many illusions I continue to live when it comes to communication with my students, peers, colleagues, community members, family and friends. With my students, assuming that my interactions with them are all separate narratives that I am entering at an uncertain time allows me to always strive to see behind their faces and […]
