[…]in turn, caused her to question the choices she makes in her teaching practice. Download Article Download Transcript Download Audio Jamie Melton, a 2016 Knowles Teaching Fellow, teaches biology at Roy High School in Roy, Utah. In her brief career, she has also taught human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, Earth science, geology, and seventh-grade science. Jamie is an HHMI BioInteractive ambassador and loves presenting to share resources with other teachers. Contact her at […]
[…]of the existence of a feeling That makes some teachers magical, inspiring, and appealing. This “it” factor of sorts cannot be learned from a book; Sometimes it’s wit and humor, or a reassuring look, Sometimes it’s being flexible when no one else will budge, Sometimes it’s holding ground when students need a steady judge, And sometimes it is age, gender, background, race, or creed That helps establish bonds that a certain student needs. So what is the persona that I’ve crafted and presented? Is this really me, or a character I’ve invented? If I’m always intentional, does it make me […]
[…]allow my students to design and execute experiments or simply learn through discovery year-round—for free! The only problem was that if students weren’t focused, they could stay “engaged” by playing around for an hour without learning key concepts. Therefore, I designed several labs to guide them through the simulations. By the end of my first year, I had developed 10 labs and thought, “Why not do something more?” In my second year, I finished writing 20 labs and pitched the idea of a book at the Knowles Teacher Initiative Summer Conference. Once I started sharing my work with others, prudence […]
[…]year. Hobbies Josh is very passionate about education-focused computer programming and loves working on these projects in his free time. Academic Background Michigan State University (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Minor in Computer Science) Michigan State University (Graduate Teacher […]
[…]time, Hasan likes to stay active playing team sports, hiking, and climbing. He also has a passion for traveling, taking a month-long trip to Iceland, Italy, Austria, Germany, and Spain in the summer of 2024. When not outside or traveling, he enjoys reading fantasy and philosophy books. Academic Background University of Colorado at Boulder (Bachelor of Arts in Physics, and a teaching […]
[…]I needed. I don’t want people to think at this point that I’m somehow weirdly OK with discomfort. I’m not. I struggle with the feeling of “not knowing” every day. What I do know is that the possibility of learning and growing is too exciting for me to ignore. Being connected to resources and people who can support my growth helps to alleviate the uncertainty. After being inspired by Boaler’s book, I enrolled in an excellent professional development course at the University of Washington—“Designing Effective Group Work in Mathematics”—where I learned tools that deepen student thinking in inclusive settings. I […]
[…]20th Anniversary Gala, Ben Buehler reflects on how he’s often robbed students of the “doing” of science in his physics course. Ben helps us see that the role of an entertaining teacher, while often celebrated, pales in comparison to the role of a teacher who opens opportunities for students as people to learn with and from. He also explains how support from a robust professional community, like the one he’s found at the Knowles Teacher Initiative, can make all the difference in transforming teaching and learning. Watch Ben tell his story. Download Article Download Video Ben Buehler, a Knowles Senior […]
