Teaching Experiences

Fall 2004: GEOL 202 - Introduction to Geologic Structures - an early class in the undergraduate curriculum designed to teach students how to recognize and map geologic structures in the field, includes a five-day trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Supervised by Toni Simo and Laurel Goodwin.

Spring 2004: GEOL 331 - Gems: The Science Behind the Sparkle - a popular internet class designed for non-majors covering the formation, collection, properties, and treatment of many gemstones. Supervised by Matt Kuchta.

Fall 2003: GEOL/GEOG 320 - Geomorphology - an upper-level class covering the principles and analysis of geomorphic processes and resulting land forms. Supervised by Joe Mason.

Fall 2002 & Spring 2003: an NSF GK-12 Teaching Fellow at the University of Maine - helped introduce ~120 7th graders and 15 3rd graders to the wonders of science as a "visiting scientist" in their classrooms in order to: (1) stimulate their interest in science and (2) create scientifically literate citizens capable of making informed decisions about the increasingly complex questions raised by science and technology. In doing so, I collaborated with experienced teachers, including a finalist for Maine Teacher of the Year, in developing and implementing dynamic lessons that engaged the students. I was one of only two undergraduates selected for this predominately graduate student program. I was supervised by "the PIs," especially Susan Brawley and Steve Norton, Matt Cyr, Judy Campbell, and Renee St. Peter.

If you are a former student of mine, you may be interested in this link...

Relaxing with my NSF GK-12 compatriots in Nice, France shortly after arriving for the international conference. Photo courtesy of Ethan Perry.