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Kentastic Science Education has been my business for over 30 years. I have experience in writing and assessing Engineering Design, NGSS, STEM, creating new curriculum, working with community interests, writing grants, leading projects, evaluating programs, and advancing student achievement . I am prepared to be your "go-to" for whatever you need in science education. That's what I do- KentasticSciEd!
ABOUT Kentastic SciEd
I have many years of successful teaching in science at the high school level with certifications to teach science in Illinois and Wisconsin as well as National Board Certification. I have experience teaching university and middle school. I have collaborated with university researchers to build entire new units in science. I have a research agenda centered on science instruction, novel materials, and Engineering Design in NGSS; and am experienced in evaluation. Let me put my experience to work for you. Its KentasticSciEd!!!
There is a growing need for innovative teachers who can cultivate creative problem-solving and collaboration in their students. I am motivated and driven to develop and communicate the educational scaffolding that will lead to energized, committed, and high achieving teachers and leaders; that in turn will lead to success for all learners. I can help you to assess and develop in the areas of Engineering Design and NGSS. I am eager to instruct, collaborate, evaluate, and lead in whatever capacity you determine is the best for your situation. Call KentasticSciEd for your Science and Education needs.
The VISION of KentasticSciEd
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AWARDS: ILIT Innovation Challenge Project Director (2012), USFW Partnership Award Project Director (2000-2011), Those Who Excel, (2007, 2000, 1995), EPA Lake Education Assistance Program (1999-2000), Education to Careers (1998), Toyota Tapestry Project Director (1997), Tandy Scholars Top 100 math, Science, and Computer Science Teachers (1997), GTE Growth Innitiatives for Teachers (1997), PITTCON Citation for Excellence in Science Teaching (1996)
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WORKSHOP LEADER: Engineering Design and Our Students (2014-15), Excellence: Building Process and Content and Cooking Connections, Connections Conference (2013), Nanotechnology, Connections Conference (2007), Nanotech 2006: A Symposium for Educators (2006), MWM Workshop (2006), Midwest Environmental Education (2002), Materials Science-Cray Academy (1999), American Chemical Society (1995)
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CERTIFICATIONS: National Board Certified Teacher - Secondary Education, Chemistry, Illinois State Board of Education, Secondary Teaching, Master Certificate (2218708), Illinois State Board of Education, Elementary Teaching, Standard Certificate (19473844), Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Professional Educator, Biology/Life Science & Chemistry (747448)