Education: M.S., Chemistry: Florida State University, 2009 Emphasis: Biochemistry B.S., Chemistry: University of Southern Mississippi, 2006 Emphasis: Biochemistry Minor: Biology High School Diploma: Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, 2002
Certifications: Mississippi Class AA Teaching Certificate, Endorsements in Chemistry, Biology, AP Biology Professional Experience 2011-Present - Teacher, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, Columbus, MS Classes: Cell Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Reactions, Energy and Equilibrium of Chemical Systems, Human Infectious Diseases Extracurricular Coordinator/Coach: Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, US Department of Energy National Science Bowl, Fencing Club, Junior Class Officers ('11-'14), Analog Gaming Club Director, MSMS GEOSET Node 2009-2011 – Teacher, BASIS Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Classes: 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Honors, and AP Chemistry; Digital Photography Extracurricular Coordinator/Coach: National Science Bowl, Fencing Club, International Club 2006-2009 – Graduate Assistant, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Major Professor: Penny J. Gilmer, Ph.D., D.Sc.Ed Teaching Assistant: Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, General Chemistry I and II Laboratory, Medical Biochemistry Recitation, General Chemistry I and II Recitation, Nature of Scientific Inquiry Research
Assistant: Sc:iii
– Immersion, Inquiry, Innovation; GEOSET (Global Educational
Outreach for Science, Engineering, and Technology) (www.geoset.info) 2005-2006 – Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS Teaching Assistant: General Chemistry I and II Laboratory 2002-2004 – Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS Research Advisor: David Wertz, Ph.D.
Education Research Interests Technology in the Science Classroom The advent of the Internet, highly mobile computing devices, cloud-based applications and storage, and affordable personal computing power has the potential to change not only our methods but also our paradigms about learning and teaching. I am interested in investigating the methods, adoption, and efficacy of technology implementation in the classroom from administrative, student and teacher viewpoints. I am also interested in curriculum development and teacher education as they relate to effective, integrated adoption of modern technology into the classroom. Bridging the Gap Between the Classroom and the Bench High school and undergraduate courses are often taught as a lecture with an accompanying lab that focuses on scripted investigations with known outcomes. I seek to develop and evaluate methods that focus on scientific inquiry and discourse rather than scripted experiences. I am particularly interested in research-driven or inspired courses where students read scientific literature and write publication-style reports. Accelerated and Gifted Science Education The difference between an honors or accelerated science course and its general-level counterpart is often pace, depth, and breadth of content. I seek to develop and evaluate novel methods of teaching accelerated or gifted science courses that focus on depth of understanding, interdisciplinary relationships, and student-driven research.
Conferences, Camps, Workshops, and Presentations Presentations given are listed in italics 2014 Mississippi Governor's School Major Course: Visions of the Future: Science and Ethics in Science Fiction Interest Area Course: Inconceivable! A Narrative of the Sword MSMS Summer Enrichment Camp Biotechnology MSU Science Fair Teachers' Workshop Presentation Skills for Young Scientists 2013 AP Summer Institute at Oak Ridge High School - Biology Mississippi Governor's School Major Course: Engineering - Mission to Mars Interest Area Course: Inconceivable! A Narrative of the Sword MSMS Middle School Summer Enrichment Camp Forensic Investigation Statistics and Game Design Mississippi Science Teachers' Association Technology Update Next Generation Chemistry I and II 2012 Mississippi Science Teachers' Association The iPad in the Classroom: Student and Teacher Applications NYU Polytechnic/NCSSSMST Summer Institute Project MAST iPad Use in the Classroom MUW Science Enrichment Program: Science, Math, Art and Technology Interdisciplinary Approaches in Science Interdisciplinary Integration of Technology in the Classroom 2011 Mississippi Science Teachers’ Association Using the iPad in the Classroom Qualitative Analysis in Chemistry 2010 BASIS Schools Teacher Training Fundamentals of Assessment Design 2009 Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education Research Update: Inquiry-based Methods for Science Teacher Education(with Penny J. Gilmer and Kate Calvin) Florida State University Graduate Biochemistry Seminar Hexavalent Chromium Compounds as Therapeutic Agents for Diabetes BASIS Schools Teacher Training AP Winter Workshop: AP Chemistry 2008 Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education Sc:iii - Inquiry-based Methods for Science Teacher Education (with Penny J. Gilmer and Kate Calvin) National Association for Research in Science Teaching Sc:iii - Inquiry-based Methods for Science Teacher Education (with Penny J. Gilmer and Kate Calvin) Biennial Conference on Chemical Education
Professional Service 2012-2014 District Committee, Alpha Chi Sigma Southeastern District 2011-Present Founding Member, GEOSET Advisory Board 2008 Sc:iii Teacher Mentor
Professional Organizations Member, Mississippi Science Teachers’ Association Professional Brother, Alpha Chi Sigma (Professional in Chemistry) |