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· Participants A - J
· Peggy Alexander
· Byron Asakawa
· James Ballentine
· Pam Bailey
· Kathryn Barclay
· Katie Barlas
· R. Barton-Silver
· Amy Bell
· Angela Bowman
· Kimberly Brucale
· Glen Carter
· Mary Ellen Cassidy
· Gordon Chenery
· Lorraine R. Chin
· Susan Clingerman
 
· Participants K - M
· Participants N - Z
· Princeton 2001
 

 

Peggy Alexander

 Watonga High School
  Watonga, OK

 Peggy Alexander

Teaching assignment
Biology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science

Favorite Courses:
Biology & AP Environmental Science


Particular Interests:
Travel, hiking, gardening, cooking

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Years teaching: 13
 

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Byron Asakawa

Scripps Ranch High School
  San Diego, CA

 Byron Asakawa

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Teaching assignment
My assignment varies from year to year but gneerally I will teach a general biology course, and advanced biology course with an emphasis on biotechnology, and an Advanced Placement Environmental Science course. At the site I currently teach, my schedule depends yearly on our needs and staffing. I also have taught advanced chemistry, advanced placement chemistry, advanced placement biology, a physical science course and help as a lab assistant for a local community college biotechnology course.

Favorite Courses:
Obviously, APES has got my attention now although I would like to do more work on developing the biology course with a biotech emphasis. I enjoy teaching physical science (our non-college prep physical science course) because there is no set curriculum and you can do whatever seems to be of interest to the students.


Particular Interests:
I enjoy playing soccer (instant gratification and socially acceptable violence). Unfortunately due to a lack of time and access to certain resources, I have mothballed winemaking, fly fishing and backpacking, but I hope to eventually get back into them. I also spend an excessive amount of time on a computer looking for ways to integrate computer technology into a meaningful learning expereince for students.I also enjoy cooking, reading and gardening (but I hate mowing lawns).

  Years teaching: 30
 

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Pam Bailey

 Bailey Middle School
  Austin, TX

 Pam Bailey

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Teacher 6th grade science

Favorite Courses:  I enjoy teaching environmental topics, as well as units related to chemistry, physics, and earth science.  I can get interested in just about any area of science!

Particular Interests:  I am very interested in visualizing the future of education and working toward improving/reforming our current system.  New technology fascinates me.  I like meeting new people and enjoy working in teams. Personal interests include traveling, gardening, reading, and learning about nature.
  Years teaching: 17
 

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James Ballentine

 La Jolla High School
  San Diego, CA

 James Ballentine

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Position / Teaching assignment:
AP Environmental Science, Chemistry, Algebra

Favorite Courses:  Lead teacher in Satellite Evolution and Nature of Science Institute

Particular Interests:  When I am not working, I enjoy international travel, visiting natural areas in the world, studying spanish, and exercising. I enjoy bicycle riding, hiking, swimming and sometimes running.
  Years teaching: 18
 

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Kathryn Barclay

Dulles Middle- Fort Bend ISD
  Sugar Land, TX

 Kathryn Barclay

Science Department Chair; 8th grade Science (Integrated)

Favorite Courses:  Earth & Space Sciences

Particular Interests:  I enjoy learning about science, history, people and places.  I meet this need by reading, traveling, attending and presenting at  workshops, visiting museums and national parks. I sponsor Teens Against Drugs and co-sponsor the Student Council.  I also serve as Vice-President of the Texas Earth Science Teacher's Association.

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Years teaching: 10
 

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Katie Barlas

  Woodlands High School
  Hartsdale, NY

 Katie Barlas

Teaching assignment
 Earth Science, AP Environmental Science, Student Activities Director

Favorite Courses:
 Environmental and Earth


Particular Interests:
 Gardening, traveling, learning

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Years teaching:  14
 

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Rochelle Barton-Silver

 Cameron Elementary School
  Cameron, AZ

 Rochelle Barton-Silver

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Position / Teaching assignment: 
  Teacher 6th grade

Favorite Courses: 
 
Chemistry and Geology

Particular Interests: 
 
Sewing, camping, reading, music
  Years teaching: 5
 

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Amy Bell

 Dwight School
  New York, NY

 Amy Bell

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Position / Teaching assignment: 
IB Environmental Science teacher for grades 11 and 12

Favorite Courses: 
  Environmental Science, particularly the Conservation Biology unit

Particular Interests: 
  Going to movies, museums, shows and other New York City attractions, running with my dog, reading, cooking for friends, and happy hour.
  Years teaching: Just finished my first year!
 

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Angela Bowman

 Hillcrest High School
  Dallas, TX

 Angela Bowman

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9-11th Physical and Environmental Sciences

Favorite Courses:  Taught Physical Geology, physics, chemistry. Taken Structural Geology, Hydrogeology, Historical Geology, chemistry, physics, Victorian literature

Particular Interests:  Playing and coaching soccer (in- and outdoor), hiking, off-road biking, camping, collecting rocks and minerals, reading (currently O'Toole's Confederacy of Dunces)
  Years teaching: 1
 

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Kimberly Brucale  Gramon High School
 Fairfield, NJ

 Kimberly Brucale

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Position / Teaching assignment: 
   Handicapped, emotionally disturbed grades 9-12

Favorite Courses:
  
Biology, psychology, environmental science, world cultures, US History

Particular Interests:
    Traveling, anything outdoors, learning  

  Years teaching: 1
 

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Glen Carter  Blanche Ely High School
 Pompano Beach, FL

 

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Position / Teaching assignment: 
  Earth/Space science, Chemistry

Favorite Courses:
  
(college) Applied Chemistry (Chemistry/Chemical Engineering)
  (teaching) Anything on the earth's resources

Particular Interests:
  Soccer, the earth's resources

  Years teaching: 6 
 

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Mary Ellen Cassidy

  Linsly School
  Wheeling, West Virginia

 Mary Ellen Cassidy

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Teaching assignment
Chemistry I , Environmental Science

Favorite Courses:
I enjoy all the courses for different reasons


Particular Interests:
Environmental Issues; Social Justice issues/Child Welfare

  Years teaching: 14
 

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Gordon Chenery  Montgomerybell Academy
 Nashville, TN.

  Gordon Chenery

Position / Teaching assignment 
Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science

Favorite Courses: phylogeny and botany

Particular Interests: gardening, fishing, reading, and beer

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Years teaching: 22
 

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Lorraine R. Chin  Coral Reef Senior High
 Miami, Florida

  Lorraine R. Chin

Position / Teaching assignment 
Earth & Space Honors, Anatomy & Physiology

Favorite Courses: Biological Sciences

Particular Interests: Traveling.  

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Years teaching: 10
 

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Susan Clingerman

  Gridley Middle School
  Tuscon, Arizona

 Susan Clingerman

Teaching assignment
 7th grade science

Favorite Courses:
 anything related to Geosciences, Environmental Science and conservation.


Particular Interests:
 Reading, writing, music, movies, recycling, collecting money (not just that which is easily spent!), and studying the histories of the United States, France and Scotland.

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Years teaching: 5
 

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