Self-esteem: How can educators foster students' self-esteem to increase their confidence and assertiveness in the classroom and in their personal life?
Experience
Student teaching, Brush College Elementary, gr 4; practicum, Brush College and Markham Elementary, gr 2 and 4; one-on-one aide for autistic students, Oak Creek Elem and Nixon Elem, gr K, 1, and 3); tutoring, gr 4 and 5; OMSI science educator, Boys and Girls Club, 6-12 years old; camp instructor, 6-12 years old
Activities
Community service volunteer, hiking, traveling, crafts, spending time with family and friends
Education
University of Michigan, B.S. (Biology); Willamette University, M.A.T.
Student Teaching Supervisor
Lynnette Lang, Brush College Elementary School, Salem, Ore.
Practicum Supervisor
Kelley Cary, Brush College Elementary School, Salem, Ore.
Environmental science in the public schools: How can teachers incorporate environmental education into school curriculum to increase student comprehension of environmental issues?
Experience
Student teaching, Judson Middle School, gr 8; practicum, Myers Elementary School, gr 4/5 (blended classroom); Adventures in Learning Chemistry instructor, gr 5-7; outdoor school forestry instructor, gr 6; SMILE volunteer; school aide
Activities
Hiking, biking, camping, waterskiing, snow skiing, tap dancing, calligraphy, reading
Education
Oregon State University, B.S. (General Science); Willamette University, M.A.T.
Student Teaching Supervisor
John Marmson and Michelle Howard, Judson Middle School, Salem, Ore.
Three years soccer/track GFU, high school and club sports; church involvement (helped teach Sunday school) at Nerwberg Free Method Church; camping, fishing, water and snow activities
Education
George Fox University, B.S. (Chemistry and Math); Willamette University, M.A.T.
