“Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson 

It is human nature to be curious. As children we are innately scientists, problem solvers discovering the complexities of the world around us. But as we grow, as we are exposed to the “proper” science of the classroom, the inner scientist retreats, frightened of the seemingly impossible language and challenges of the subject. We need to stop this trend. We should encourage this thinker, this problem solver to blossom. As a teacher that is my driving force. To recover the curiosity of our students and show them the joys and challenges of science. To Keep Science Weird and fascinating for future generations.

Professional Learning & Growth Self-Reflection

Describe a conference session you have attended that left you feeling empowered. What about the session made it valuable for you? What dispositions did the presenter have?  The most empowering conference session I attended was a bit unconventional. It was this past spring at the Assessment For Learning Convening in Tucson. I participated in a…

by Alyssa Wallace

Teacher Leadership Self-Reflection

How can your experiences and your strengths support your work and trajectory as a teacher leader? I have had the great privilege of being part of my school since the second year it opened. As a small staff we were able to co-create and deeply develop the culture and values of the school. Our founding…

by Alyssa Wallace

Effective Professional Learning Experiences Reflection

After reading about Adult Learning Theory, what did you take away? How is Adult Learning Theory different from how we teach children? What considerations will you keep in mind when designing learning experiences for teachers on your campus? I was actually struck by how similar adult learning theory was to how we teach children, with…

by Alyssa Wallace