Sizzling Science

47 years in North Carolina Public Schools and Catholic Schools

My teaching style is student centered. Teachers should be facilitators in the classroom and students should take the lead in learning process. Teachers should talk less and listen more, redirecting when needed and giving constructive suggestions when it is appropriate. Learning is a discovery process in which students should be doing things rather than simply sitting and listening. All learning styles should be addressed daily so that all students are engaged and learning.

Teacher of the Year Mentor teacher Science Department Chair Fulbright Scholar Winner of multiple educational grants Environmentally Certified in North Carolina Certified in LA, Science, S.Studies, and Math Nationally Board Certified in Early Adolescent Science Kenan Fellow Presenter at National Middle School Conference

BS degree in education 4-9 Appalachian State University

Wife and mother to five children Resident of Raleigh, NC for over 50 years Member of Grace Lutheran Church Avid reader and writer Retired teacher