[…]school when he participated in his first math competition.  He continued to be involved in math competitions throughout high school, learning the required skills and knowledge to compete well and spending hours teaching himself various topics. As he assisted his team members with their mathematical problems, he realized that he “had a knack for explaining ideas and giving them meaning.”  Brian graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a BA in applied mathematics and earned an MEd in mathematics education from the University of Georgia. At Model High School, Brian works with classes that have a wide range of […]
[…]serve on the Indiana Department of Education STEM Advisory Council. Knowles cast the vision needed for Ben to become a […]
[…]telecommunications satellite during a senior project, I realized that long hours in a lab were not for me.” He found tutoring physics and volunteering with youth organizations to be much more fulfilling. Aaron joined the staff of King’s Academy, a local private school, after interning there for a year.  As an intern, he taught physics, algebra, computer applications, and physical education, and also coached cross-country and basketball.  He earned his teacher’s license and a master’s degree in physics from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.  While at Ball State, Aaron was awarded a GK-12 fellowship from the National Science Foundation. […]
[…]am glad that I was given the opportunity to live in different cities, cultures, and climates.” Alison always knew that she wanted to become a teacher and she discovered her subject in high school. “By the end of my AP calculus class I knew that I wanted to major in math at the University of South Carolina, while also pursuing a minor in education.” As part of her master’s degree and teacher certification program, she worked with elementary level classes, high school students and college students.  In her last year, she worked with four pre-calculus classes and two advanced placement […]
[…]Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. She has coached Girls on the Run, a program for preteen girls that promotes healthy self-esteem while training for a 5K […]
[…]impact on a student is immediate, but can last years.” She was drawn to mathematics because of “my own love for the subject and the clear frustration my peers had towards math.” Emma graduated with a BS in mathematics and a BA in political science from Marietta College. Active as a student leader, she coordinated campus drives for a local women’s shelter and raised money for food insecurity. Emma interned at the Campus Martius and Ohio River Museums in Marietta, Ohio, where she matched exhibits and activities to the Ohio Social Studies Content Standards. She also volunteered with Bridges to […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]Liz has worked as a university teaching assistant and a high school outreach coordinator for Stanford’s Chemistry Department.  When a student during an outreach visit posed a great question, Liz invited her to offer an answer and test her hypotheses. “With that prompting, she set out exploring on her own.  She learned about the scientific process in addition to learning the answer to her question.” Liz has studied abroad and traveled extensively.  She began taking ballet classes at age three and has been dancing ever since.  She has studied many forms of dance from swing to Indian dance of Odissi […]
[…]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 […]
