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Plainville High School, Plainville, CT
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Dedham Middle School, Dedham, MA
I am in my 13th year of teaching 6th-grade science at Dedham Middle School in Dedham, MA; where I began my career. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, a Master’s degree in
Education, and my CAGS in Educational Leadership, and I am licensed in General Science 5-8, Biology 5-12, and as Director/Asst Principal/Principal 5-8. I have served as treasurer of the
Massachusetts chapter of NABT since 2007, served on several state-level committees including the MCAS Assessment Development Committee and the Sci/Tech/Engineering Curriculum Committee.
Personally, I am married, I have two kids, with a third on the way, and I live in Walpole, MA where I have lived for the past 12 years.
I am truly honored for this experience in being awarded the OBTA for Massachusetts. My passion for teaching and getting students excited about science is why I get up for work every day.
Hopewell Valley Central High School, Pennington, NJ
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Brockport High School, Brockport, NY
I have been a secondary science teacher for thirty-six years. I have never stopped going to school, since kindergarten. I attended SUNY Brockport and SUNY Potsdam where I obtained permanent
teaching certificates in Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science. I am the Environmental Club Advisor for Brockport High School. Over the years, the students and I have developed a floating
classroom on Lake Ontario, constructed the Robert A. Ellis Nature Trail, participated in Trout in the Classroom, raised butterflies through Monarch Watch and started a recycle program at our
school. My affiliations of professional interests include being a member of Defenders of Wildlife, Arbor Day Foundation and Nature Conservancy.
My philosophy as a Biology Teacher is to instill in students the ability to use their minds to gain an appreciation for the natural world around them. I believe that all students have the
ability to learn if they are willing to receive knowledge and training that I have to offer. To do this in the classroom, I have found that it is the attitude that I display that sets the
tone for learning. I am most passionate about creating an environment of integrity inside and outside the classroom that teaches students responsibility and high standards. Students must be
given the foundation to be able to reach out and focus on careers that impact and make a difference in the lives of others.
Salem High School, Virginia Beach, VA
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Blackhawk High School, Beaver Falls, PA
Currently, I teach Advanced Placement Environmental Science and Biology at Blackhawk School District in Beaver County Pennsylvania. I also serve on the Technology Council and as President of
the Blackhawk Education Association. Prior to the teaching profession, I worked as a field biologist for the National Wildlife Research Center and with the Department of Agriculture.
At Blackhawk, I lead the Student Powered Solutions (SPS) program connecting local schools, teachers, and students to local industry to solve real-world problems. This project is partnered
with First Energy, using a project-based learning approach to issues surrounding nuclear power. This year the SPS at Blackhawk is going multi-disciplinary. Incorporating teachers and students
from Science, Math, English, Art, and Technology classes each taking a unique perspective to problem-solving.
I am honored, and constantly inspired and motivated by the work and dedication of my fellow educators. My sincerest thank you to NABT for the recognition.
Pike High School Freshman Center, Indianapolis, IN
I am a walking, talking article for students, teachers, and others regarding enhancing and enriching the science curriculum.
My greatest reward is teaching and learning from my students daily. They motivated me to write two books, and have inspired me as the Academy Leader for Science and Engineering to coordinate
opportunities like the a la STEM Fair; and the district’s annual Science Fairs and Summer Stretch activities for elementary and middle school students. My classroom is an environment
for scientific exploration, academic growth, and student leadership. My Academy hosts chapters of the National Organizations of: Black Engineers; Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers;
and Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers to promote careers and provide relevant field experiences. I am most proud of my inclusion in the roster of Who’s Who Among America’s
Teachers in Texas and Indiana, and having been named the Champion Teacher for Conexus’ Dream It Do It Indiana.
Metea Valley High School, Aurora, IL
I earned a BS in Geology from the University of Illinois and an MS in Biology from Michigan State University and have been teaching science in Indian Prairie School District in Illinois,
first at Waubonsie Valley High School and then at Metea Valley High School. Through the years I have enjoyed working with students in different areas of science, from Earth Science and
Chemistry to AP Biology and Genetics & Biotechnology. I have been named a Most Influential Teacher by a top graduating senior nine times. I feel strongly that professional development is
the key to improving teaching, and feel fortunate to have learned from so many wonderful colleagues during summers spent pursuing opportunities at Michigan State University, Cold Spring
Harbor Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, and Milwaukee School of Engineering. As a member of NABT for over 15 years, attending the annual conference is always the highlight of my year!
Seneca East High School, Attica, OH
No biography available.
Shawano Community High School, Shawano, WI
Life is what makes the Earth so remarkable and amazing. Studying and learning about biology and the environment provides small glimpses in to the incredible intricacies that govern our world.
For the last 17 years, I aimed to help my students discover and revel in this magic. I strive to make my passion for science and learning contagious. By kindling their sense of wonder, I set
out to get students to never stop asking questions and seeking answers. I want them to see that they can apply what they learn to have a lasting impact on the world. All students are capable
of this and it is my role to help them navigate through this journey. I also believe that all students deserve quality science education opportunities. For this reason, I share my passion as
a science curriculum consultant offering professional development cultivating ambitious science instruction.
Marquette High School, Chesterfield, MO
No biography available.
Wyandotte High School, Lawrence, KS
I am a 5th-year teacher at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas. I currently teach College Biology, Biology 1, Environmental Science, and Robotics. I received my B.S. in Biology from
the University of Kansas and my M.S. in Biological Sciences from Clemson University. At school, I run a pollinator garden where we work with local scientists to document and learn about
visiting insect species. I currently serve as the Secretary for the KS Association of Biology Teachers. Outside of school, I am an active member of the KS Herpetological Society and volunteer
at the KU Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum. My hobbies include collecting fantasy novels, playing Dungeons & Dragons, painting miniature figures, and beekeeping.
Sanborn Central High School, Forestburg, SD
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Pikeview High School, Princeton, WV
I have been teaching science for 33 years. I have taught various subjects including General Biology, Honors Biology, AP Biology, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Physics, Earth Science and
Forensics. I currently teach at PikeView High School in Princeton, WV. I am the department chair and I coach my school's Academic, Science and Geography Bowl teams. I love teaching biology
because biology impacts everything we do in our daily lives. I want my students to understand biology at the conceptual level so they can see its connections to other fields, concepts and
their lives. I am also a very active member of the West Virginia Science Teachers Association.
Carrboro High School, Chapel Hill, NC
I am an 18-year teaching veteran, having taught in both Massachusetts and North Carolina. I am in my tenth year teaching Biology and AP Biology at Carrboro High School. I am National Board
certified, and earned my B.S. in Science Education and my M.Ed. in Education Policy at Boston University. At CHS, I am the advisor for the Biology Club, Science Department Chair, and former
women’s soccer coach. I have presented at numerous state and national conferences, including leading workshops on teaching evolution. I was a Kenan Fellow, in Cohort 2 of the AP Biology
Leadership Academy, and a current HHMI BioInteractive Ambassador.
I am absolutely in love with my job. I love frustrating students with new content, then watching their faces when understanding occurs. I love watching them design labs, and proudly present
their findings.
I am also the proud wife of nearly 16 years to Michael, and mum to Maeve (8) and Emer (5).
Camden High School, Camden, SC
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Williamstown High School, Williamstown, KY
My name is Heleen Giesbers and I am currently in my 13th year of teaching Biology at Williamstown Independent HS. Other courses that I have taught include AP Biology, Integrated Science,
Anatomy & Physiology, and dual credit courses through Northern Kentucky University in Biology and Environmental Science.
I grew up in The Netherlands where I received my B.S. in Laboratory Techniques (botany) in Wageningen. As part of my undergraduate degree, I completed an internship at the University of
Cincinnati. I returned to Cincinnati and completed my Ph.D. in the lab of Dr. Jodi Shann. It was during my years as a graduate student that I was first exposed to teaching as a teaching
assistant in a variety of courses. I went on to complete my M.S. in education at Georgetown College and I have been fortunate ever since to be able to combine my passion for science and
teaching.
Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN
In reflecting on my 40 years of teaching Science in Middle Tennessee, it seems that the discipline of Biology continues to get better and better. I have taught Biology for each and every year
since 1974. The science has changed dramatically over the years, from a mainly descriptive science to a molecular and inquiry-based study. We do labs, successfully, that biologists were
earning Nobel prizes for in the 1970’s. Bacterial transformations using foreign DNA, DNA fingerprinting, and measuring oxygen concentrations to a few parts per million were unheard of
in high school labs 40 years ago. Now, they are routine. I fell in love with Biology, the study and science of life, as a child helping in my father’s veterinary clinic. Vanderbilt
University was the perfect place for me to learn about the connections that evolutionary Biology provides for all of life. People like Stephen Gould and Sean Carroll have given me hours of
joy. That infatuation continues today, in the awe and wonder of the natural world.
Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy, Dalton, GA
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Lockport Middle School, Raceland, LA
I recall the first time I observed a specimen through a microscope. That single classroom experience ignited a curiosity and a passion to know more about life sciences in general. It was
moments like those that inspired me to become a life science teacher.
My teaching career began at Raceland Middle School where I taught life science for 3.5 years. My next 7 years were spent teaching at Lockport Middle School. There I taught life science,
sponsored the Science Club, served as department chair, and coordinated annual science fairs. Using the guided discovery approach, it has been rewarding to watch my students become interested
in the scientific world around and within them year after year.
I seek professional development and collaboration opportunities through affiliations such as Louisiana Science Teachers Association and the National Science Teachers Association. With these
affiliations, I attended and presented at conferences. Currently, I am a member of the National Biology Teachers Association.
In 2012, I was awarded Middle School Teacher of the year for Lafourche Parish. Last year, I earned my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. There I
was invited into the Arkansas State Chapter Golden Key International Honor Society. Very recently, I have accepted a position as the Administrative Assistant at Bayou Blue Middle School.
Although, I am not in the classroom daily, I will always be a life science teacher. I plan on teaching and being very involved in the science classrooms and with teachers.
Hancock High School, Kiln, MS
For twenty-four years, I have been a life science teacher, fostering a love and passion for the learning community and successfully integrating many educational programs including Sea
Scholars, Maury Project, NSF EPSCoR, and Project MAST into my curriculum. Among my educational accomplishments are National Board Teaching Standard Certification and recertification, a
master’s degree in Science Education, and over one hundred hours striving to complete a PhD program.
As an incorporative teacher, I address the question, “How does that affect me?” Data analysis programs such as “Adopt a Stream” allow students to gain experiences and
skills for higher-order thinking. My personal experiences of snorkeling in the Bahamas, swimming with Manatees in Florida, and beach combing in Haiti enhance my educational programs and
lessons. My hopes are to begin a cultural shift toward an awareness and responsibility of our environment.
Bob Jones High School, Madison, AL
No biography available.
Northside High School, Ft. Smith, AR
I have just begun my 13th year of teaching, all of which has been at Northside High School in Fort Smith, AR. I currently teach Pre-AP and AP Biology. I am also the instructional chair for my
department and the AP Science lead for our school. In 2014, I earned my National Board Certification. I love teaching and can't see myself doing anything else.
Anahuac High School, Anahuac, TX
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Paradise Valley High School CREST, Phoenix, AZ
Science is about doing: observing, thinking, questioning, touching, manipulating, researching, conducting, analyzing, concluding, reflecting, repeat -scientific inquiry. I love science,
especially, the biological sciences. My passion for science is so great, I want my students to have it too. I try to inspire my students with a desire to find out ‘why?’- and hope
they will develop their own passion about science too. My goal is that my students-future voters, parents, global citizens, and maybe a few science professionals- will become critical
thinkers and problem-solvers who evaluate the data and make sound decisions based on scientific fact.
This is my 20th year in biological education and I’m still learning too!
Stillwater High School, Stillwater, OK
I began teaching in 2006 as an undergraduate Zoology student at Oklahoma State University. During the first semester of that assignment, I realized how much I loved teaching and decided to
enroll in the Science Education master’s program at OSU after I graduated. I received my alternative teaching certificate in 2009 and began teaching high school that fall. I have been
teaching science at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, OK since 2013 and have served as the Science Department Chair since 2016. I have taught Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Zoology,
Physics, AP Physics, and AP Environmental Science. I first became involved with NABT through the BSCS AP Biology Leadership Academy in 2012, and I’ve served as the OBTA Director the
State Representative for Oklahoma.
Longmont High School, Longmont, CO
I currently teach AP Biology and Forensic Science and coordinate the Medical & BioScience Academy at Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado. This is my 14th year of teaching. I earned
a B.S. in Bioengineering (1997) and a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (2000) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I participated in the Human Genome Project as an intern
at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and was a graduate research assistant in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Illinois. I am a member of the NABT/BSCS AP Biology Leadership Academy
and have been a facilitator leader of the Rocky Mountain Biology Teacher Academy for the past two years. I enjoy working with students as an advisor for the SMART (Students Modeling a
Research Topic) Team where we seek to understand and model the structure-function relationships of various proteins. In 2014, I received the Spotlight Teaching Award from the St. Vrain Valley
Education Foundation.
Hellgate High School, Missoula, MT
No biography available.
Woodland High School, Woodland, WA
I spent the first twelve years of my teaching career teaching high school science at Woodland High School in Woodland, Washington. During that time, I became Nationally Board Certified and
created several science programs in the district. I created a health science program, an advanced biology program, and a bilingual biology program. In addition to my teaching duties, I also
advised several clubs including the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) club. Each year I have been fortunate enough to take students to compete at the state and national level.
This year, I started teaching biology at Raisbeck Aviation High School in the Highline School District in Washington and am looking forward to bringing my passion for teaching biology to this
community.
Portola Highly Gifted Magnet Center, Tarzana, CA
As a 30-year teaching veteran of Los Angeles Unified School District, I am a Master of Science degree graduate from Maharaja Sayajirao University in Baroda, India, and earned my teaching
credential from California State University, Northridge. I have served as a sponsor for the Girls in Science and Technology Club; designed a dissection elective in which I teach the anatomy
and physiology of the animal kingdom, and am the science fair coordinator and a science fair club teacher sponsor. I devote time in my curriculum to helping the students design and develop
their science fair projects. My students’ abstracts have been published in The New Journal of Student Research Abstracts since 1994. I have trained annually with the Amgen Biotech
Experience program for more than two decades which allows me to introduce my students to DNA science and literacy. I am fortunate to be the recipient of several Donors Choose grants, the MD
Center of Cancer and Development Biology K-12 Teacher Research Award, the Encino Teacher of the Year Award, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching for
California State 1998, and the Eisenhower NSF Fellowship Awards.
Okkodo High School, Dededo, Guam
I teach at Okkodo High School in Dededo, Guam. My students are mostly English language learners from diverse groups: Chamorros, Filipinos, and Pacific islanders. I advocate inquiry and
hands-on learning in the classroom. I received my BS in Economics and Masters in Marine Affairs from the University of the Philippines-Visayas. I also earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching
from the University of Guam focusing on secondary education. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in fisheries economics research at the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development
Center-Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC-AQD) in the Philippines. Our research focused on the socio-economic impacts of stock enhancement of endangered and threatened species in the ASEAN
region. My love for teaching began at SEAFDEC-AQD as a lecturer on business planning and financial analysis of sustainable aquaculture projects. I was certified to teach general science
courses and joined the Guam Department of Education in 2013 as a biology teacher.
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