Computer Science in Science PD: Meet and Greet

CS in Science
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Hi, Carrie, like you, I have been a middle school teacher for 23 years. My first 6+ years were in HS.

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Rebecca what part of GA? I am from Forsyth County.

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Hello. My name is Brooke. I have just finished my 12th year teaching. I have been a middle school science teacher for the past 8 years. My first 4 years were in high school. I donā€™t have any CS experience unless Lego Mindstorms counts. I am excited to learn.

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Hey there, Iā€™m Erica, currently teaching middle school science in Pembroke Pines, Florida. I have been teaching for 15 years; all middle school!

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Hi Mateo! I think I participated in Dr. Chewā€™s summit workshop with you?
Iā€™m at PInes Middleā€¦ Dani was in your study group?

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Iā€™m glad to see youā€™ve started the program. Canā€™t wait for your insight!

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Hi, my name is Chris Sport. I have been teaching for 10 years, all of them 7th grade mathematics. Next year, I will be teaching two preps; 6th Grade Gifted Math and 6th Grade Earth Science. I am excited to learn new strategies in the CS course.

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My name is Jessica. I have been teaching for 5 years, before I was a teacher I worked in the logistics industry and as a broker. I teach life science but also implemented a science applications course at my middle school and I am very excited to learn how to code and to teach this to my students. I think that it will help to reinforce the curriculum and teach them new skills that they can take with them in the future.

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Hi Mary- I agree, this age group is so crucial. I truly feel that this is the time where we can ā€œhookā€ the kids and give them a life long love of learning.

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My name is Scott Davis. I am in my second year of teaching in the public school system at the middle school, 7th and 8th grades. I have also taught at the university level, with a background in geology. My experience with computer science is limited, though I am not completely unfamiliar.

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Hi! I am Malina and have been teaching Physical Science for 5 years now.

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Erica,

I remember you. I love it when I know people in these trainings beside my own colleagues within my school. I hope all is well and that you are going to have a great summer vacation. I guess I will see you at the training on June 8th-10th.

Mateo

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Thanks Mateo,
Looking forward to it too. No matter how many years you spend teaching there is always learning to be done.

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Hi! My name is Liz Futch. I am a converted Media Specialist who returned to the classroom and I love EVERY minute of it! I teach 6th grade Earth Science in Fayette County. I have taught (+media specialist and tech contact) for over 8 years. I took a BIG break in-between my 4th and 5th year! I am looking forward to learning about coding. I admit I know very little about coding, but I am always up for a good challenge. It is my ongoing mission to learn new ways to make learning relevant and fun for my students.

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Hi. My name is Bonnie Johnson. I have been teaching middle school science for 16 years. I have taught in Allegany County, Baltimore County and Frederick County Maryland. I also worked for Prince Georgeā€™s County Health Department for 5 years and worked in the financial consulting industry while I was a stay at home Mom. Once my youngest started first grade, I returned to teaching.

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My name is Marian Stalvey. I have been teaching for 25 years. Currently I teach 7th grade gifted math and 7th grade gifted Life Science at Osborne Middle School in Hoschton, Georgia. I know very little about coding, but I am excited to learn.

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Hello, all! My name is Stephanie Abreu, and I teach Physical Science in Miami. I am very excited to be embarking on this new adventure. I believe itā€™s very important to venture outside of your comfort zone as an educator, and push yourself to never stop learning.

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Hello, Jessica. I always like to see people from noneducation backgrounds make their way into the classroom. You have a unique perspective that can really benefit our students.

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Hi. My name is Katie and I have been teaching science for 11 years. This is my first experience with code and I am excited to learn about it and introduce it to my students.

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Hi Sandy - I am at about 18 years teaching science, too.