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School / Work Affiliation: Graduate Student (Life Science Education), Minnesota State University - Mankato

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Currently I am pursuing teaching certificates in 9-12 Life Science and 5-8 General Science through the Graduate Teacher Licensure Program at Minnesota State University - Mankato. My journey as an educator in both formal settings (college instruction) and more significantly in informal environments (e.g., Shedd Aquarium, nature centers, camps, parks, museum exhibit development) has allowed me to joyfully wander among many diverse ideas, people, experiences, and challenges. As I walk, my path is constantly being reshaped...emerging from the reflections that follow creative risk-taking, my evolving connections with others, and whatever else the universe throws my way!

I am passionate about promoting small schools and student-centered approaches, especially immersive project-based learning (PBL). In such settings the pedagogy and strategies for implementation are very closely aligned with the principles and practices of interpreting natural and cultural history, which were the foundation of my informal teaching experiences. I am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to integrate so many of my personal and professional interests as an educator in public schools! This year I will be student teaching at a unique 6-12 PBL school where students and advisors work together to build trusting relationships in an energetic, engaging environment -- Minnesota New Country School in Henderson, MN.

While I’m not a “techie,” I do recognize the value of collaborative and instructional technology to help learners forge meaningful connections. I look forward to sharing my journey, questions, and ideas with you -- other educators who share my passion for enabling students to go as far as they can on their own life paths.

7.25.08

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At 10:03am on July 28, 2008, Aaron Grimm said…: Hey Deb, busy weekend I love your "elevator speech." I look forward to keeping in touch with you during your experience at MNCS. Your background and education preferences should be a great fit there.

You might even become a techie along the way, as I did. ;)

Aaron

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