OahS’ Ty Fredriks Selected as Fellow by national Science teachers association
IThe National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning, just announced the 217 teachers chosen as Fellows in the NSTA Science Teacher Academy.
Selected from hundreds of applicants nationwide, the Fellows will participate in a year-long professional development program designed to help promote quality science teaching, enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence, and improve teacher content knowledge.
Among these 217 teachers is Orcutt Academy’s very own Ty Fredriks.
“I’m honored,” says Fredriks, “And a little bit humbled. I love to learn and I love to find new ways to present information to kids.”
Each Fellow was selected on the basis of several criteria, including showing evidence of a solid science background and displaying a strong interest in growing as a professional science educator.
“Now more than ever,” says NSTA executive director Dr. Francis Eberle, “we need to assist educators in developing ther skills as teachers so that they can not only bolster student acheivement, but feel confident and passionate about the vital work they do in helping to grow the pipeline of future science professionals.”
“Each of these Fellows has expressed a strong desire to strengthen their knowledge and expand their professional growth so that they can better foster their students’ interest in science,” says Eberle, “We are extremely proud of this year’s group of Fellows and are grateful for their commitment to science education and to their students.”
Each Fellow will receive a comprehensive NSTA membership package, online mentoring with trained mentors who teach in the same discipline, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of web-based professional devlopment activities. In addition, they will also receive financial support to attend and participate in NSTA’s 2012 National Conference on Science Education in Indianapolis.
“I am really looking forward to going to the conference in Indianapolis,” says Fredriks, “It’s something I wouldn’t have gotten to do otherwise. It’s going to be pretty fun and I’m looking forward to bringing things back that will make me a better teacher.”
“The NSTA really push hard to make science education more interesting,” he shares, “I’m really impressed with the vast amount of resources they have to assist teachers with lesson plans, videos, and all sorts of things.”
Fredriks has already implemented two of these resources in the classroom including one on thermal protection systems and hopes to use some of his new knowledge to benefit the Orcutt Academy Robotics Team as well.
Rebecca Ross Klosinski reporting
Selected from hundreds of applicants nationwide, the Fellows will participate in a year-
Among these 217 teachers is Orcutt Academy’s very own Ty Fredriks.
“I’m honored,” says Fredriks, “And a little bit humbled. I love to learn and I love to find new ways to present information to kids.”
Each Fellow was selected on the basis of several criteria, including showing evidence of a solid science background and displaying a strong interest in growing as a professional science educator.
“Now more than ever,” says NSTA executive director Dr. Francis Eberle, “we need to assist educators in developing ther skills as teachers so that they can not only bolster student acheivement, but feel confident and passionate about the vital work they do in helping to grow the pipeline of future science professionals.”
“Each of these Fellows has expressed a strong desire to strengthen their knowledge and expand their professional growth so that they can better foster their students’ interest in science,” says Eberle, “We are extremely proud of this year’s group of Fellows and are grateful for their commitment to science education and to their students.”
Each Fellow will receive a comprehensive NSTA membership package, online mentoring with trained mentors who teach in the same discipline, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of web-
“I am really looking forward to going to the conference in Indianapolis,” says Fredriks, “It’s something I wouldn’t have gotten to do otherwise. It’s going to be pretty fun and I’m looking forward to bringing things back that will make me a better teacher.”
“The NSTA really push hard to make science education more interesting,” he shares, “I’m really impressed with the vast amount of resources they have to assist teachers with lesson plans, videos, and all sorts of things.”
Fredriks has already implemented two of these resources in the classroom including one on thermal protection systems and hopes to use some of his new knowledge to benefit the Orcutt Academy Robotics Team as well.
Rebecca Ross Klosinski reporting
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